Bangor · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bangor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sewer infrastructure bonding (KMart and Perry Road pump stations)
Bangor is looking at $11 million in new borrowing — bonds and a state loan — for pump station upgrades and sewer separation work tied to CSO fixes. The money heads to committee before any final vote.
Penjajawoc sewer capacity and I-95 crossing
The city is racing a federal ARPA spending deadline at the end of the year to build a new sewer main under I-95. Pairing the $370,000 support work with contractors already mobilized nearby saves significant money — and if the deadline is missed, the federal money goes back.
Cumberland Street sewer separation project
Bangor has to separate storm drains from sewers on Cumberland Street by the end of 2026 under its EPA consent decree. The city is teaming with the Bangor Water District on one contract to save money, with the city's share at about $1.31 million.