The Sebago Lake Village Planning Board has just presented their final report to the Town Council. Read the full report and find out what this group, who will continue to meet and work to implement these plans, has in store for the village.
Mission Statement
To create a plan for updating and revitalizing Sebago Lake Village that enhances the historic and rural character of the village while also accommodating present and future needs and safety of pedestrians, residents, businesses, and motorist.
Vision for Sebago Lake Village
revised August 22, 2001
Sebago Lake Village is located at the south end of Sebago Lake in the town of Standish where recreational opportunities abound. This small but energetic community offers residents and visitors diverse experiences, from live stage performances at the Schoolhouse Arts Center to hunting and fishing in beautiful natural settings. The local businesses service the essential needs of residents and tourists alike.
Sebago Lake Village is alive with activity. The Village has managed to maintain and enhance its early nineteenth-century historic and rural character while also meeting the demands of modern transportation needs. A community parking lot is conveniently located for customers of local businesses and commuters who take advantage of public transportation to Portland. The Villager’s feel connected by a network of pedestrian trails and walkways from church to school, from neighborhood to neighborhood, and business to business.
Children in the village who attend the Edna Libby Elementary School are fortunate to have a community center with ball fields, hiking/biking trails and a beautiful lake all within walking distance. Senior citizens from the Sebago Lake Retirement Complex walk to the village and enjoy the activity and beauty of the village while seated on shaded benches. The Village News keeps residents informed of all the activities and events of the area including the concert schedule for the Lakeside Gazebo and the weekly Farmer’s Market.
The village is rich in history as well - once the most westerly destination of tourists who traveled by train to enjoy the beauty of Sebago Lake. Today the beauty of the lake can be viewed from the scenic vista just off Route 25. The village not only offers a multitude of recreational opportunities but is also the "gateway" to the Western Lakes Region. The Sebago Lake Station Museum, founded by the Portland Water District and maintained by the Standish Historical Society, offers an historical view of the railroad and Sebago Lake Village. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s tourists and travelers rode the train from Portland and beyond to enjoy the beauty of the lake.
The Portland Water District, a good neighbor and benefactor, protects the water at the south end of Sebago Lake, which is drinking water for more than 500,000 Maine residents including the town of Standish. The Portland Water District preserved recreation access to the Lake for Standish families by generously donating waterfront property northeast of the village. Residents gather at the beach for festivals throughout the year.
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