Appointments Committee seeking applicants for Arts Commission opening See story for links to board description, online application. Deadline for applications is Monday, Dec. 8

Ribbon-cutting Dec. 6 will reopen Great Pond boardwalk Ceremony celebrates new bridge and stone steps for the greenbelt trail. Those wishing to attend should meet at the Alewife Book bridge at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6

High School will dismiss 5 minutes earlier to alleviate traffic congestion, improve safety New 2:25 p.m. dismissal time effective Dec. 1, 2008

Caucus selects Rowe town council chairman, Swift-Kayatta to lead finance committee Results of 2009 town council caucus will be voted upon at their Dec. 8, 2008 meeting

Estimate of state funding shortfall for Cape schools larger than expected Preliminary estimates of announced state funding curtailments show Cape Elizabeth losing more than $420,000 in general purpose aid

Hearing set on Town Ways ordinance updates Proposals adopts standards for work zone signage, extend liability for contractors performing road excavations

Subcommittee reviewing school substance abuse policy Policy committee seeking input and opinions. See story for link to online survey and to text of current policy

School begins enrollment planning early Pond Cove School taking kindergarten registration now for 2009-10 school year. Parents of children who will be 5 by Oct. 15, 2009, are asked to contact the school

Updated December 1, 2008