The city began the process to become a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities earlier this year after receiving a $6,000 grant to put together an action plan.
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Hallowell accepts donation of Stevens Commons roads
Work on infrastructure and roads is ready to begin on the 54-acre campus off Winthrop Street, work that owner Matt Morrill has said will help bring new developers into the project.
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Augusta man charged with terrorizing after allegedly saying he wanted to ‘fillet bad people’ in Hallowell alley
Christopher Knapp, 38, also was charged with refusing to submit to arrest and reckless conduct Saturday night when the city was packed for Old Hallowell Day.
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Hallowell fire station estimated to cost $1 million
The construction of the new fire station at Stevens Commons will be paid for using money pledged by an anonymous donor, and the city doesn’t have any contingency if the cost exceeds the amount of the donation.
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Planning Board to continue review of Stevens Commons
Owner and developer Matt Morrill is dividing several buildings into individual parcels on the 54-acre campus, including one that will become affordable senior housing.
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Old Hallowell Day abounds with music, fundraisers, parade, stone carver, more
A Down with the Crown booth was set up not far from the high crown in the road on Water Street, which a state project is expected to flatten in 2018.
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Stevens Commons roads to be transferred to Hallowell
Once the city takes possession of the roads, it will issue a $2.36 million bond and begin working on several projects approved by Hallowell voters in April.
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Hallowell to revisit downtown noise levels of music, other outdoor activities
In a separate action, the council voted to allow outdoor music past 9 p.m. during city-sanctioned and other public events, including Old Hallowell Day.
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Stevens Commons owner donates land for new Hallowell fire station
The station will be built where the Farwell Building stands, using up to $1 million from an anonymous donor.
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Hallowell council to discuss allowing live, outdoor music past 9 p.m.
The proposed ordinance change will be on case-by-case basis; the council will also get updated on the fire station and Stevens Commons work.