At a July 16 meeting, the Scarborough Parks and Conservation Land Board reviewed a Scarborough Land Trust proposal to transfer eight town‑owned parcels and extend easements on two more, citing floodplain protection, wetland values and marsh migration; the board scheduled site visits and further scoring ahead of council consideration this fall.

The Parks and Conservation Land Board voted to recommend that the town council approve acquisition of the 46‑acre Salamander Forest Preserve at 255 Payne Road, citing wetlands, a state‑significant vernal pool and neighborhood access. The board was told the full project is about $1.25 million; the land trust is seeking $380,000 in federal grant funds to reduce the town share.