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Government

How Old Orchard Beach actually runs.

Five member town council. Town Manager structure. 22 departments. 15 boards. $28.9M annual operating budget excluding schools. 100 full time and 100 seasonal employees.

Updated May 2026

5
Town Council members
22
departments
15
boards
$28.9M
annual budget
100
FT employees
100
seasonal

OOB is governed by a five member Town Council that hires a Town Manager. The Town Manager runs day-to-day operations and reports to the Council. Council sets policy, adopts the annual budget, and passes ordinances. Meetings are streamed on Town Hall Streams and posted on the official town YouTube. As of May 2026, OOB is selecting a new Town Manager following Diana Asanza's tenure.

22 Departments

Responds to stray, injured, and nuisance animal calls. If you are buying with pets or near wildlife corridors, this is who you call for coyote sightings, lost dogs, and licensing questions. Coordinates with York County Animal Welfare for impoundment.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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The Assessing Department sets your property's taxable value. This is who you talk to about the homestead exemption, abatement requests, and property tax appeals. Tax bills are mailed in August.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 8a-4p, Tue 8a-6p
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Issues and renews licenses for restaurants, lodging, amusements, mobile vendors, and Pier-area businesses. If you are buying a commercial property or planning a food/retail operation, your license route starts here.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Operates the local public access channel and records council and board meetings for broadcast and the Town Hall Streams archive. Useful if you want to watch a meeting before showing up in person.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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This is the department that enforces the OOB short-term rental ordinance, building codes, and property maintenance standards. If you are buying for STR income or a fixer, this is the team that will inspect your work and audit your rental compliance. Re-inspects rental properties every four years.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Manages the town website, press releases, social media, and emergency notifications including CodeRED alerts. Worth signing up before you close.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Coordinates storm response and the active dune restoration initiative with the State of Maine and FEMA. Key contact for nor'easter prep, flood evacuation routes, and CodeRED enrollment if you own oceanfront.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Handles accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and the annual independent audit. Prepares the draft budget with the Town Manager. The audited financials are public and worth reading before a major real estate decision.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Provides fire suppression, rescue, and EMS first response. ISO rating affects homeowners insurance premiums; OOB has a full-time staffed station which keeps rates competitive for a coastal town. Deputy Chief Cliff Whitten was sworn in May 2023.
Address: 23 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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State-mandated emergency aid for OOB residents who qualify. Covers basic needs like rent, heat, and food in narrow circumstances. Confidential intake through Town Hall.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Hiring, benefits, onboarding, and employee relations for town staff. Job postings for OOB municipal positions are posted here.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Town liaison for the international students who work the Pier-area amusements and seasonal businesses each summer on J-1 visas. Important context if you are buying a multi-family near the Pier — many units rent to J-1 students from May to September.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Reviews subdivision applications, site plans, and zoning. If you are considering an addition, ADU, or change of use on a property, your project route starts here. The first draft of the comprehensive plan update is currently in public review.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Patrol, investigations, and beach patrol. Runs the Good Morning OOB community program and the Sgt. Vincent Mattia Memorial Scholarship. Non-emergency line is the right call for parking, noise, and after-hours questions.
Address: 39 First Street, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Handles trash, recycling, snow removal on town roads, water and sewer lines on the public side, and storm drain maintenance. Curbside pickup schedules vary by street — confirm before close.
Address: 100 West Cole Road, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Manages The Ballpark, Memorial Park, the dog park, summer concerts, town events, and recreational programs for kids and adults. Year-round value if you have a family in town.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Federal MS4 stormwater compliance, outfall mapping, and public education on storm drain pollution. Relevant if you are doing site work near a coastal property.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Mails property tax bills, collects payments, manages liens, and processes excise tax for vehicles and boats. First contact at closing for prorated tax questions.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 8a-4p, Tue 8a-6p
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Vital records, elections, dog and marriage licenses, public records (FOAA) requests, and council meeting minutes. The right office for new resident registration and absentee ballots.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Chief operating officer for the town, hired by and reporting to the council. Currently in transition as of May 2026.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Maintains the voter rolls, processes new and updated registrations, and handles absentee ballot requests. Same-day registration is allowed in Maine with proof of residency.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Operates the sewer collection system and treatment plant. Handles new sewer connections, septic-to-sewer conversions, and industrial pre-treatment. Critical contact for anyone buying a property still on septic.
Address: 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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15 Boards & Committees

Hears appeals of administrative decisions made by town staff, such as code enforcement determinations.

Meets: As needed when an appeal is filed.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Oversees programming, scheduling, and capital priorities for The Ballpark facility.

Meets: Monthly during the active season.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Hears taxpayer appeals of property tax assessments after the assessor denies an abatement.

Meets: As needed; spikes after each annual valuation cycle.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Advises Animal Control and the council on animal-related ordinances and community education.

Meets: Quarterly.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Coordinates neighborhood-level safety programs with the Police Department.

Meets: Monthly.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Drafts and updates the town's comprehensive plan. The first draft of the current update is in active public review.

Meets: Twice monthly during the drafting phase.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Advises on natural resources, dunes, salt marsh, and open space.

Meets: Monthly, Town Hall Council Chambers.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Reviews building design and signage in the downtown and Pier-area design overlay districts.

Meets: Monthly when applications are pending.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Reviews the draft budget and major capital requests before they reach the council.

Meets: Weekly during budget season (March-May).

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Coordinates community events and inclusion initiatives across town departments.

Meets: Monthly.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Old Orchard Beach Multi-Modal Improvements and Transit Subcommittee. Plans bike, pedestrian, and transit projects.

Meets: Monthly.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Reviews subdivision, site plan, and conditional use applications. The most active board in town.

Meets: Second Thursday of the month, typically.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Advises Public Works on recycling programs and education at the Transfer Station.

Meets: Quarterly.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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The five-member elected legislative body. Sets policy, adopts the budget, passes ordinances.

Meets: Twice monthly, Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Hears variance requests and appeals of zoning enforcement decisions.

Meets: As needed when an application is filed.

Address: Town Hall, 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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