A Democrat representing Ward 4, Green wins leadership post in 5-2 vote, making her the first woman to lead the council.
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Waterville City Council expected to elect new chairman, consider appointments to boards
Erik Thomas, chairman of the council for the past three years, was defeated by political newcomer Thomas A. McCormick Sr. in November.
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NYC-based developer looks to spend more than $20 million to renovate former Lockwood Mill in Waterville
North River Co. officials hope to begin transforming about half the building at 6 Water St. next year into residential and commercial space.
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Downtown Waterville facelift over budget, but officials expect to find savings later
The $11.2 million project to revitalize downtown is about $85,000 over budget as workers push to meet a November completion date.
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Public to have say on $40.5 million plan to replace bridge between Waterville, Winslow
The state Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on the Ticonic Bridge project, with a final design expected to be completed in June.
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Waterville Planning Board endorses rezoning part of College Avenue to allow more housing
Board votes Tuesday night to recommend the City Council rezone part of College Avenue to allow for apartment development.
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Waterville board to consider request to rezone part of College Avenue to allow apartments
The recommendation comes as the city’s newly formed Housing Committee is being charged with assessing what officials say is a housing crisis in the city.
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Waterville council looks to spend federal COVID-19 relief money
The City Council on Tuesday may take a final vote on spending $400,000 for housing.
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Waterville officials continue to wrestle with future of former Sacred Heart Church
The city is considering whether it should buy the church land from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. There’s a proposal to use it for a soup kitchen and homeless shelter, among other ideas.
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Waterville council to discuss purchase, use of former Sacred Heart Church
Among the considerations for the church land between Pleasant Street and Middle Street is using it as a feeding location and overnight shelter for the homeless.