Welcome
Welcome to the Heart of Biddeford, a Main Street Maine community! If you’re considering moving here, or already have discovered Biddeford and want to get involved or find out what’s going on…you’ve come to the right place. The Heart of Biddeford is a volunteer-driven, active organization that is working to improve our downtown. Come to one of our events and meet some of the great people who are involved!
To learn more about us, watch this HoB Presentation!
Office Hours:
Our executive director is Delilah Poupore and our office manager is Ashley Potvin. The office is staffed daily from 10:00am-2:00pm, plus other hours as meetings are arranged. Stop in, say hello and get involved!
Community Events:
CALENDAR | COMMUNITY EVENT LISTINGS
Join the City of Biddeford for our first ever La Fete d’Hiver! Led by our new mayor, Alan Casavant, and supported by about a dozen local organizations, this weekend is going to be fun for all ages! See all that’s going on by clicking on Schedule of Events!
Master Plan Draft Revealed!
The HeartWorks Master Plan Advisory Council presented the final draft of the Downtown Master Plan in June 2011. The Master Plan is a joint project of the City of Biddeford, the Heart of Biddeford, and the Orton Family Foundation. The HeartWorks Advisory Council is comprised of community members, City officials, and representatives from the Heart of Biddeford. We had a chance to celebrate all the work that went into the plan and kick-off the implementation process. For background on the Master Planning Project which started in 2008, and to view a copy of the Final Draft please visit our HeartWorks Master Plan Activities page.
Buy Local all year ’round…invest in your community.
When you spend your dollars locally, at locally-owned businesses, you are supporting your neighbors who can then support other local businesses and create a healthy local economy. Buying at locally-owned businesses, especially in your downtowns, offers a social experience that you don’t get at corporate stores…you see friends, you make friends, you get to experience the ambience and culture of that particular downtown. It’s about the experience as much as it is about keeping dollars local. Consider finding local sources for your everyday needs!
Find out more about the Biddeford-Saco Buy Local program. Your business can become a part of the program by signing up here.
City Announcements:
CITY INFORMATION RELATED TO WINTER AND PARKING BANS
WINTER SIDEWALK INFORMATION
SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BANS
SNOW REMOVAL PARKING BANS
The Heart of Biddeford wishes to pass on the following information to local businesses and downtown visitors regarding parking bans. The City has a policy of removing cars during a parking ban, starting from the exterior limits of town so that they end up at Main Street last. Therefore, if driving conditions permit, downtown visitors are not likely to see tow trucks until after 11:00PM. This notice does not contradict the City’s official parking ban hours, it is simply to let users know that in general practice downtown towing does not usually occur until after most businesses close.
Thank you for visiting the Heart of Biddeford online! We hope to see you soon at one of our events. And, we’re always looking for volunteers who enjoy crafting the future of Biddeford. Email us or call us at 284-8520 if you want to get involved. See you soon!