A deeper dive into Monday's news about the Biddeford City Manager's planned -- yet unexpected -- resignation.
Tag: Jeff Demers
NEWS | City announces temporary road closure on Main Street
[Contributed Story] Biddeford Public Works Director Jeff Demers distributed a media statement to alert local motorists about a temporary road closure on outer Main Street, near the main entrance of Rotary Park. According to Demers, this section of Main Street will be closed to all traffic on April 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Continue reading NEWS | City announces temporary road closure on Main Street
Biddeford sidewalks and snow
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Given recent complaints about the city of Biddeford's sidewalk snow removal policies, Jeff Demers, the city's public works director, recently sent the Gazette a detailed explanation regarding his department's priorities when it comes to clearing snow from city sidewalk policies. Jeff Demers, Biddeford Public Works Department director (Seaver photo) Demers said … Continue reading Biddeford sidewalks and snow
‘You can spread the blame like peanut butter’
City Councilor Marc Lessard falls on his own sword by saying he is partly responsible for some of the city's ongoing financial problems By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Tuesday’s meeting of the Biddeford City Council’s Finance Committee made one fact abundantly clear. The city is still struggling to clean up the damage done over the last … Continue reading ‘You can spread the blame like peanut butter’
Behind the scenes: Biddeford Public Works
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Spend just a few minutes talking with Biddeford’s Public Works Director Jeff Demers and you quickly learn that his department is literally the heart of all city operations. In fact, Demers and his crew are tasked with taking care of all the things many residents take for granted, from trash collection … Continue reading Behind the scenes: Biddeford Public Works
‘Town Hall’ meeting draws questions and concerns
Roughly 40 Biddeford residents turned out Tuesday for a “town hall” style meeting in order to learn more and ask questions about two local bond questions that will appear on the November ballot. Various city officials and department heads took turns presenting information and fielding questions from concerned residents during the hour-long meeting. Biddeford residents … Continue reading ‘Town Hall’ meeting draws questions and concerns
Creative ideas floated for Biddeford traffic woes
A small contingent of downtown Biddeford business owners and residents filed into Mayor Marty Grohman’s office Wednesday morning to “brainstorm” and share ideas about how to soften the impact of an ongoing road construction project that sometimes snarls traffic. Grohman set up the meeting last week after his voicing his own concerns about the situation … Continue reading Creative ideas floated for Biddeford traffic woes
Biddeford’s ‘Big Dig’ will begin in April
The seven-month project is expected to have a "significant impact" on local traffic No matter how you slice it, there is no denying that a major road repair project will significantly impact traffic in Biddeford and Saco. City officials are asking motorists in the two cities to prepare for significant delays, plan accordingly and try … Continue reading Biddeford’s ‘Big Dig’ will begin in April
BIDDEFORD GAZETTE 