North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Gov. Mills visits Madison to mark the start of construction on affordable housing project
Gov. Janet Mills joined local officials Friday as work begins on the $10 million plan to construct four buildings that will offer 36 rental units.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Calls for aggressive housing development miss bigger picture
The consequences of overdevelopment aren’t being given sufficient consideration.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta Planning Board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added where one- and two-family dwellings are now allowed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board gets first look at plans for 2 housing projects
Members of the board said Tuesday night the 43 proposed apartments in the downtown area and South End are much needed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Is Sanford the next Biddeford? City readies for renaissance
A $50 million mill renovation is just the latest investment launching the beleaguered York County municipality as Maine’s next destination city.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Housing, cost of living top of mind for Mainers in UNH poll
Hot-button issues like abortion and gun control have taken a back seat to the economic concerns that affect respondents’ lives on a daily basis.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine’s budget surplus provides $65 million for affordable housing
The state closed the 2023 fiscal year with a $141 million surplus, which is being used to fill Maine’s ‘rainy day’ fund and build more affordable housing.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Housing projects in downtown Waterville with a total of 84 units set to move forward
The Waterville Planning Board this week gave final approval for Head of Falls Village on Front, Temple and Appleton streets, as well as a housing project for 155 and 165 Main St.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Promising solutions to Maine housing puzzle braid public with private
Long-term structural change will take time; a number of laudable new initiatives around the state acknowledge that reality.