Renew Rockland

06/18/2026

In addition to our community gardening plot (that grows food for the AIO Food and Energy Assistance!) -- the city has expanded the area to include individual plots which are available for seasonal rental. If you are interested, get in touch with the City (contact info in post link).

There are just two plots left available at the MacDougal Community Garden! 🌱☀️ Sign up today to grow your own food this summer 🫛🍅🐛 Visit rocklandmaine.gov/communitygarden to rent your plot 🌶️🏵️🥕

05/31/2026

This morning! There will be a build day for the new plot-style garden and a seasonal clean-up of the community plot for anyone interested in joining!

To sign up to be an ongoing volunteer follow the link...

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MacDougal Community Garden Volunteer Work Day
Sunday, May 31
10 am to 1 pm
MacDougal Park, Rockland

Volunteer with us on Sunday, May 31 to help install garden fencing and assemble garden beds in time for this year's growing season. Join us for the whole work day, or stop by MacDougal Park any time from 10 am to 1 pm to pitch in. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. We'll be using hammers, levels, shovels, and drills. Hope to see you on Sunday!

Email from City of Rockland Help build MacDougal Community Garden's Expansion!   Hello! Community volunteers have spent the past year working in partnership with City staff to plan and fundraise for M

05/07/2025

Exciting news!

Rockland residents may now drop off food scraps and other compostable items for free at the Transfer Station's new community compost bins! Learn more at rocklandmaine.gov/compost.

08/23/2024

The City Council will be hosting a special meeting about SHORTTERM RENTALS (aka airbnbs) and VACANT Buildings.

If you have opinions/thoughts on this issue -- show up and share 'em.

Please join us on Wednesday, August 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m., for a Special Council Meeting and Workshop on the topic of Short-Term Rentals and Vacant Buildings. This is an opportunity to hear about current regulations and offer your perspectives on this significant topic.

https://rocklandmaine.gov/events/special-council-meeting-short-term-rentals-workshop/

08/15/2024

If you have any old paints, oils, or mystery items you aren't sure how best to dispose of... Saturday is Hazardous Waste Collection Day at the Rockland Transfer Station!

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The drop-off location will be: Rockland Transfer Station, 400 Limerock Street, Rockland. Please note: Hazardous waste drop-off is made available by the City of Rockland for Rockland Residen...

08/12/2024

Action Alert: TONIGHT - Reminder & Correction - https://mailchi.mp/afba5778afe5/save-rockland-housing-8-6414139

08/11/2024

ACTION ALERT! TOMORROW at MONDAY's 6pm Council Meeting, Rockland City Council will vote to add this question to the fall ballot:

"Should the Rockland City Council enact legislation to phase out non-owner occupied short-term rentals?

If you would like to see this question added to the ballot -- speak up at public comments, tomorrow at 6pm or send City Council an email ([email protected]).

More info here: https://mailchi.mp/21119f403234/save-rockland-housing-8-11

07/19/2024

Midcoast cycling enthusiasts! Don't miss this upcoming meeting -- July 30th at 5pm...

ROCKLAND -- The City of Rockland will host a public Zoom meeting, on Tuesday, July 30 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., to present the preliminary Rockland Bike Route Network