Non-residents and previous Cape Elizabeth residents may apply to the Riverside Trustees to purchase lots. Anyone interested in purchasing a lot should contact Debra Lane, Town Clerk. The Town's Cemetery Assistant will meet families at the cemetery to discuss the options. The purchase price includes perpetual care for the maintenance of the lot. Both the Town Council and School Board are comprised of seven members.
Elections are non-partisan.
Members represent the community at large. The Town Council holds its regular meeting the second Monday of the month. When the meeting falls on a holiday or an Election Day, the meeting shall be held on the following Wednesday, at the same time and place. Deadline for agenda materials shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk on or before noon of the first business day of the month for the regular meeting of the Town Council. Special meetings shall have at least 24 hours notice, unless all members of the Council sign a waiver.