Maitland City Talk

Maitland 2015 General Election

A general municipal election will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, for the purpose of electing a mayor. If a run-off election is necessary, it will be held on Tuesday, April 7. The person elected to office will serve a three-year term commencing April 13.

Any person who is a resident of the city, has the qualifications of an elector, and has resided in Maitland for the six-month period prior to qualifying may become a candidate for nomination to the office of City Council.

The qualifying period officially opens at noon on Jan. 19, and closes at noon on Jan. 23. Individuals may announce their candidacy by completing forms provided by the city clerk anytime prior to the qualifying period.

Voter registration application forms are available at City Hall for all non-registered voters. City Hall business hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information on polling places will be forthcoming.

For additional information, please contact the city clerk at 407-539-6219.

I-4 reconstruction begins in early 2015

Interstate 4 is about to undergo the ultimate facelift. Crews plan to break ground in early 2015 on the 21-mile reconstruction of I-4 from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County. Visit I4Ultimate.com to see planned improvements, sign up for personalized alerts, and ask questions.

Things to do in Maitland this winter

Maitland Farmers Market

Sundays at 9 a.m. at Lake Lily Park

Check itsmymaitland.com for market updates.

National Historic Landmark Plaque Presentation

Jan. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Art & History Museums-Maitland’s Maitland Art Center

Culture Pop!

Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at Art & History Museums-Maitland

Enjoy the Salvador Dali exhibition, hands-on activities, readings, and performances.

The event is free for members, and $5 for non-members.