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.

The road work, funded by part of the $2.36 million bond approved in April, is expected to begin soon, with the hope that it’s complete by early next year.

A second brainstorming session was held to discuss creative ways to keep spirits high among Hallowell residents and keep people coming to the city during next year’s reconstruction project.

A city working group will recommend offering a contract to a local architect and general contractor to design and build the new station.

The parcel where the Dummer House currently sits will be converted into a city-owned parking lot, according to City Manager Nate Rudy.

The accident tied up traffic on U.S. Route 201 for an hour on Friday afternoon.