Park organizers were planning to begin construction this year, but a delay in the availability of one of the project’s contractors has pushed back the original timeline.
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Skowhegan selectmen approve Spinning Mill TIF proposal, sending it to town meeting
The developer rehabilitating the old downtown mill has said a tax increment financing agreement is crucial to getting the project back on track after it sustained millions of flooding damage in December.
New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta
Development of the market-rate apartments is expected to bring traffic to the intersection of Eight Rod and Old Belgrade roads.
With growth expected, Skowhegan reconsiders downtown parking requirements
A study has found Skowhegan has more than enough parking in the downtown area, but the Planning Board is considering updating its requirements for businesses to provide a certain amount of off-street parking as officials anticipate more commercial and residential development.
Skowhegan approves Spinning Mill redevelopment loan, mulls a TIF to help get project back on track
The developer of the mixed-use project has said previously that a tax agreement will be the ‘last piece of the puzzle’ to get the development back on track after it suffered severe flooding damage in December.
Waterville to use federal grant to study economic impact of outdoor recreation
Businesses, organizations and municipal officials said Monday the results of the research are expected to benefit the city.
Shop featuring vintage, antique and handmade items to bring new life to downtown Waterville building
Sandra Compton, 78, plans to open New Beginnings 2 on Friday at the former Ken-A-Set building at 1 College Avenue.
New Big Apple store construction, other developments underway in Fairfield
A bigger, newer Big Apple on Main Street is in the works along with other projects in the area.
Waterville Planning Board approves hotel plan, sends solar rule changes to City Council
Hill Hospitality, based in Easton, Maryland, plans to build a four-story Home2 Suites by Hilton at the corner of Industrial and Armory roads.
Waterville Planning Board to consider 89-room hotel, solar ordinance revisions
The board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.