The Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to raise funds for the indoor, one-season hockey and recreational skating facility, and is asking the City Council if it would support leasing city-owned property for the rink.
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Belgrade to hold public hearing on 180-day moratorium on development permits
Recent approval of solar farm triggers response from town to propose moratorium on development permits until ordinances are updated.
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Waterville Planning Board to consider plans for Colby College performing arts center
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to review preliminary and final plans for the college’s performing arts center on the Mayflower Hill campus, and members are expected to take a vote on the project.
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Waterville Council extends outdoor dining for Lion’s Den to April 1, 2021
While Mayor Nick Isgro led the charge to convince councilors to approve the Lion’s Den request, others argued that input from the public and other restaurant owners should be considered before favoring just the one establishment.
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Public input sought on $11.294 million downtown Waterville revitalization project
The work will include converting one-way traffic to two-way on Main and Front streets downtown, improving sidewalks and pedestrian walkways, reconfiguring parking and installing traffic signals and new lighting.
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FirstPark in Oakland hires firm to help spur development
The partnership with SVN | The Urbanek Group Advisors is expected to provide FirstPark greater exposure in Maine and New England, and connections nationally and globally through SVN’s network of offices and affiliates.
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Waterville attracting medical marijuana, cultivation businesses
Representatives of marijuana-related businesses have told city officials that Waterville’s ordinance governing the development of marijuana businesses is comprehensive and easy to understand.
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Waterville planning board gets first look at plans for a food specialty store
The Planning Board on Monday also voted 6-1 to approve a final plan for a marijuana cultivation facility at 46 Industrial Road.
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Central Maine Growth Council launches small business grant program
Small businesses, entrepreneurs or sole proprietors in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland needing an infusion of cash because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants of up to $2,000.
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KVCOG awarded $400,000, two-year grant to help region respond to pandemic
The grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration supports communities responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.