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Request for Bids for Pavement Crack Sealing Services
The Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), acting on behalf of various municipalities located in Southern Maine, is seeking bids for pavement crack sealing services.
Read full article »Sign up for Leadership training for Chairs and Vice Chairs
We’re offering leadership training for municipal board chairs and vice chairs. Participants will learn best-practice strategies for dealing with a number of issues, such as how to run productive meetings and how to reach decisions when there is conflict. Facilitator Craig Freshley of Good Group Decisions will lead the training session, scheduled for Thursday Jan. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at GPCOG's offices in Portland.
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Addressing Opiate Misuse
GPCOG is actively convening experts throughout public health, law enforcement, drug prevention, and school districts to examine strategies for reducing substance abuse disorder rates in our region. Discover more resources and download our Opiate Misuse Tool Kit for cities and towns.
South Portland West End Neighborhood Master Plan
“I just want to congratulate our Councilors, Committee Members, and the GPCOG team on the adoption of the West End Neighborhood zoning amendments. This planning process was a model of efficiency and expeditiousness. Thank you all for your good work.”
Tex Haeuser, Planning Development Director
City of South Portland
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