As part of the housing plan, 65 units will be developed in the former Marden’s Industrial building on Water Street in Waterville.
affordable housing
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Advocates push bills aimed at easing Maine’s housing crisis
A group of southern Maine lawmakers and other allies support proposals to bolster eviction protections for tenants and improve the supply of affordable housing.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville ‘housing crisis’ is target of new group looking at making recommendations
The City Council is forming Waterville Housing Committee to address available housing stock while reviewing existing housing policies and guidelines.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislature should act to ease housing crunch
A fee on mostly vacant second homes would help fund affordable housing for middle-income Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council votes to approve outdoor dining licenses
The downtown restaurants 18 Below, Amici’s Cucina, Opa and more received permission to have outdoor dining this year.
Posted inBusiness
Federal low-income housing grant doubles in size this year
The Housing Trust fund is allotted almost $700 million, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider establishing housing board, approving outdoor dining requests
Councilors are also expected to consider a resolution supporting Asian Americans, and awarding a $436,887 contract to Pike Industries Inc. for work on Eight Rod and Marston roads.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta housing project could put 25 energy-efficient rental homes behind Hodgkins site
The location currently consists of athletic fields, and includes access to nature and cross-country-running trails that would be preserved.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Transit plan lays out route for Maine’s future
Combining reform of local land-use ordinances with beefed-up public transportation, the Portland area could meet some difficult challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
MaineHousing invests $30 million in tax credits, subsidies for affordable housing
The funding will create or preserve 430 housing units, of which 388 will serve low-income households, the agency said.