GORHAM, ME (September 17, 2022) – The following are updates from the Gorham Town Manager’s Office:

Public Works Announces 2022 Fall Brush Drop Off Dates

The Public Works facility (80 Huston Road) will be open October 8th and October 22nd from 8 am to 12 noon to accept brush from Gorham residents. The department asks for residents’ help in not leaving stumps, commercial drop off, or bags behind. Leaves and grass clippings will also be accepted in their designated area throughout the season.

Apply Now for the 6th Annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The Gorham Police Department is now accepting applications for its sixth annual Citizen’s Police Academy. The class, once full, will be held at the Gorham Public Safety building (270 Main Street) across 10 dates, 2.5 hours each. Attendees will experience the following:

Exposure to everyday functions of the Maine Criminal Justice System;

Learn from/interact with the professionals of the department;

Learn how high-risk traffic stops are performed, and how officers make split-second life-changing decisions;

See behind the scenes of a 9-1-1 call;

Observe a K-9 unit in action and more.

Volunteers in Police Services

The Gorham Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) is a group of citizens devoted to the Town of Gorham and dedicated to outstanding community service. The VIPS are a highly-trained and motivated group of citizens who want to give back to the community. They assist the departments of support services, patrol and detective divisions, as well as the Gorham Fire/Police when needed. Their countless donated hours make Gorham a safer and better place to live, work and play.

VIPS are not utilized to replace officers, or other paid positions, but rather to enhance the overall efficiency of the police department. Their efforts help reduce crime and increase the services that the police department can provide to the community.

For volunteer opportunities or to learn more, please contact VIPS President Buffy Houp at (207) 229-9050.