City of Caribou, Maine

The Caribou City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications to serve on a City Board / Commission.  Applications can be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours through the end of December 2026. 

Appointments will be made in January of 2027.

• Airport Advisory Committee (1)
• Board of Assessor (1)
• Caribou Development Committee (1)
• Caribou Riverfront Revitalization Committee (1)
• Caribou Utilities District (2)
• Cary Board of Directors (4)
• Cary District Trustee Board (1)
• Library Board (3)
• Nylander Board (1)
• Planning Board (4)
• Recreation Commission (2)
• Aroostook Waste Solutions Directors (3)
• Zoning Board of Appeals (4)

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The City of Caribou has once again been made aware of fraudulent emails impersonating the City’s Planning Board and Planning Commission.

Similar to a scam reported in September 2025, these emails reference municipal permit applications and request payment of fraudulent invoices.

The latest emails contain detailed information about actual properties and ongoing municipal applications, making them appear particularly convincing.

Please remember:

✅ Official City of Caribou email addresses end in @cariboumaine.org.

✅ The City will never request payment by wire transfer.

✅ Do not respond to suspicious emails, open unexpected attachments, or send money without independently verifying the request.

If you receive an email claiming to be from the City regarding an application, permit, or outstanding fee, and you are uncertain of its legitimacy, please contact City Hall directly at (207) 493-3324.

You can also visit cariboumaine.org for official City information.

CITY OF CARIBOU

The Caribou City Council will hold public hearings, Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers located at 25 High Street, Caribou, Maine.

• Ordinance 11, 2026 series, “An Ordinance to make changes to Chapter 19 “Policy for Tax Acquired Property”
• Medical Cannabis Dispensary Application from Richardson’s Remedies
• Medical Cannabis Dispensary Application from Safe Alternatives

Interested individuals are encouraged to attend.
Information is available in the City Clerk’s office regarding the hearings

Celebrate the season with festive holiday markets, family-friendly activities, our Home & Business Decorating Contest, and a special Christmas ornament scavenger hunt throughout Caribou!

Explore upcoming events, register your home or business for a chance to win decorating contest prizes, and learn how to participate in the ornament scavenger hunt.

Click to discover all that’s happening this holiday season!

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The Caribou Housing Authority invites residents, program participants, landlords, and other interested members of the public to attend a public hearing regarding proposed updates to its FY 2027 Annual Plan and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan.

The proposed revisions incorporate new federal housing regulations and address program eligibility, income calculations, deductions, and other administrative policies.

📅 Monday, November 23, 2026

🕠 5:30 PM

📍 Caribou Municipal Building – Council Chambers
25 High Street, Caribou

Public input is encouraged! Attendees may provide comments during the hearing or submit written comments by 4:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2026.

Written comments may be emailed to lplourde@cariboumaine.org or delivered to the Caribou Housing Authority at 25 High Street.

📄 For additional details, read the full public hearing notice below or by visiting:
https://www.cariboumaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-Administrative-Plan-Public-Hearing.pdf

The City of Caribou encourages interested community members to review the proposed changes and participate in this opportunity for public input.

The City of Caribou encourages residents and businesses to use caution when receiving emails involving financial transactions or requests to transfer funds.

Recent scams have become increasingly sophisticated, including the use of email addresses and website domains that closely resemble legitimate businesses or contacts. In some cases, individuals believed the requests were genuine and expected.

Before sending money or responding to financial requests received by email:

✔️ Verify the request by calling the person or organization directly using a trusted phone number

✔️ Carefully review the sender’s email address and compare it to previous legitimate communications

✔️ Be cautious of last-minute changes to payment instructions or wiring information

✔️ If something feels suspicious, pause and verify before taking action

Online scams continue to evolve, and taking a few extra moments to confirm information can help protect both personal and business finances.

Additional scam prevention resources are available from the Federal Trade Commission at: consumer.ftc.gov/scams