The tax break is expected to help the $48.5 million proposal move forward at 60 Western Ave.
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Augusta considers allowing native-only plantings on city property
The Augusta Conservation Commission is proposing to ban non-native plants from being planted on city property, an effort to benefit wildlife.
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Augusta residents support Kmart plaza project as tax break is delayed
Neighbors said the proposed changes would make Western Avenue a more inviting place to live and work.
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Sale of Augusta’s Howell House has residents worried
Services have been cut back in anticipation of a sale, and the seniors who live there say the housing complex is failing in its mission.
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Augusta Kmart plaza project aiming high, developers say
A $4.2 million tax break is crucial to making a site worthy of the ‘next generation’ of Augusta residents, city councilors were told Thursday.
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Augusta’s warming center at capacity as soon as doors open
The Overnight Emergency Warming Center at South Parish Congregational Church has 30 beds, but it has had more than 50 guests some nights looking to get out of the cold.
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Augusta to spend last of its federal pandemic funds on heat pumps, Civic Center repairs, paving
The city received $1.98 million in ARPA funding, and has just under $300,000 remaining.
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Augusta considers exchange program that would pay to get used hypodermic needles off city streets
The city could partner with a needle exchange program to offer people 5 cents for each used needle they turn in.
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Augusta councilors approve $2.6 million tax break for proposed downtown riverfront boutique hotel
The plan calls for developing the castle-like Olde Federal Building in downtown Augusta into a destination hotel with a spa, café and rooftop bar.
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Morris-Polley takes Augusta City Council seat; Ambrose, Reynolds elected to school board
Augusta voters also approved a request to borrow just under $5.5 million for capital improvement projects by a vote of 6,023-2,563.