Waterville church makes room for parking

First Church of Waterville

Published
March 26, 2025

Waterville church makes room for parking

Two buildings owned by First Church of Waterville were razed Wednesday to make room for expanded parking and a second access point for the church. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Published
March 4, 2025

Waterville church controversy ends with council vote

The Waterville City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve zoning changes to church property that enable the church to raze two buildings and expand its parking lot, thus leading to an expected dismissal of a church lawsuit against the city.
Published
February 20, 2025

First Church of Waterville files federal lawsuit against the city

Church leaders say the city has stymied its religious land use by failing to let it remove two buildings from its property.
Published
February 18, 2025

Church zoning change delayed again in Waterville

City councilors were set to take a final vote Tuesday night to allow demolition of two buildings, but instead decided to send the proposal back to the Planning Board.
Published
February 5, 2025

Waterville City Council allows church zoning changes

One city councilor who voted against the proposal said it sets a bad precedent on housing. Another vote is needed.

Published
January 28, 2025

City Council could decide First Church of Waterville zoning next week

The Planning Board voted 4-1 on Tuesday night to recommend that the City Council approve revisions to the zoning contract for 3, 5 and 7 Park St.
Published
December 18, 2024

Waterville church rezoning plan sent back to Planning Board

The First Church of Waterville is requesting a rezoning of its Park Street property, but this time with an amended plan.
Published
November 20, 2024

Waterville City Council rejects request to rezone church property

Councilors recommended officials with the First Church Of Waterville meet with the city solicitor to map out a restructured contract zone that would meet the needs of both the church and its neighbors.
Published
October 23, 2024

Waterville church’s rezoning request headed back to City Council

The First Church of Waterville again asked the Planning Board to recommend to the City Council that it rezone its property at 3, 5 and 7 Park St., but the board rejected the request to seek a restructuring of the existing zone to reflect the needs of an abutting property owner.
Published
September 10, 2024

Update: Waterville Planning Board seeks advice of city attorney in further delay of church rezoning request

The Waterville Planning Board spent nearly an hour Tuesday night discussing the First Church of Waterville's request that the city rezone properties off Park Street, but the board was not ready to make a recommendation to the City Council.

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