In light of unforeseen and ongoing change, it is long overdue for Augusta to seek to reform this system.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s housing shortage is not a local issue
A new commission will look into the ways that local control of land-use policy limits the ability of working people to find affordable homes.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Proposed Water Street condominium project introduced to Hallowell’s Planning Board
A six-unit, three-story condo complex is proposed for a lot at the corner of Water Street and Gows Lane by developers Harrison and Harry Wolfington.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Three petitions on subdivision changes head to November ballot in Richmond
Driving these petitions are disagreements about how subdivisions should be regulated in Richmond’s agriculture district, which makes up most of the rural town.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Senior housing at the old Winslow Junior High presented at informational meeting
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program proposes to repurpose the school as affordable senior housing also includes independent use of the gymnasium and auditorium and classroom space as offices.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Planning Board to consider revised Gardiner Green proposal
Developer Paul Boghossian has adjusted his proposal for the adaptive reuse of MaineGeneral Healthcare’s Dresden Avenue buildings to create 51 dwelling units, with no new construction unless additional land is bought.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner Green developer to present project overview Thursday
The developer planning to redevelop the former MaineGeneral property on Dresden Avenue in Gardiner will present his ideas Thursday during a workshop at the Gardiner Fire Station.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell Planning Board to consider project for final original Stevens Commons building
Developer Matt Morrill says the Cleveland Building, which is north of the Hallowell Fire Station on Coos Lane, will be converted into apartments.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
New tax incentive would boost affordable housing construction
Gov. Janet Mills is expected to sign into law a bill to create the state’s first tax credit for affordable and low-income housing projects.
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Wex seeks tax break from Scarborough on $50 million operations center planned at The Downs
The global company plans to move as many as 1,200 workers to Scarborough and has eyes on two other parcels at the harness-racing facility.