City Council Updates – August 2025
Prepared by David Kurtz, Candidate for City Council, Ward 5 Multimodal Bridge Proposal A pedestrian bridge is being considered to connect Upper Falls Road (formerly Gooch Street) to Factory Island in Saco. Design completion expected by the end of 2025, with a Council vote to follow. If approved and funded, construction could begin in 2027. Benefits: easier access to the Transportation Center, stronger downtown connections, and safer pedestrian routes. Funding remains uncertain; alternative...