Councilors are also expected to consider a resolution supporting Asian Americans, and awarding a $436,887 contract to Pike Industries Inc. for work on Eight Rod and Marston roads.
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Waterville plans to accommodate businesses, building owners during construction
An $11.2 million downtown revitalization project, to include changing the traffic pattern on Main and Front streets, is occurring simultaneously with construction of the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center on Main Street.
Work to start Monday on new $18 million Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville
The Paul J. Schupf Art Center on Main Street plans to include movie cinemas, a gallery and studio rooms, a gathering space and cafe and a box office.
Earth moves and trees fall as street work begins in downtown Waterville
Workers from Crooker Construction Inc. of Topsham took down trees on a traffic island near Front Street on Monday morning and planned to remove curbing and put gravel on the site.
Waterville council approves tax district, supports packaging resolution
The City Council on Tuesday also voted to establish a city manager evaluation committee to include Council Chairman Erik Thomas, D-Ward 7, and councilors Rebecca Green, D-Ward 4, and Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3.
Waterville council votes to support amendment to state’s plan for Kennebec River
Waterville Mayor Jay Coelho said after Tuesday’s meeting that he planned to veto the City Council’s vote to support the Maine Department of Marine Resources’ proposed amendment to its Kennebec River Management Plan.
Waterville Planning Board approves final plan for 68 apartments at former Seton Hospital
Developer Kevin Mattson said the income-based rentals would include 55 one-bedroom and 13 two-bedroom units in the former hospital off Chase Avenue.
Waterville City Council to consider downtown tax increment financing district
Public hearing to discuss the City Center TIF and related development plan is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Those wanting to take part in the hearing or the City Council meeting following it must contact City Clerk Patti Dubois by 5 p.m. Tuesday to receive Zoom log-in credentials.
Waterville Planning Board to review development plan for former Seton Hospital
The board is scheduled to consider final approval Monday night of previously approved plans to redevelop the property at 30 Chase Ave. into apartments and commercial space.
Waterville council approves more than $140,000 in contracts for library work
Councilors on Tuesday voted to appoint a panel to explore temporary and permanent locations for council meetings.