The proposed shelter in the basement of South Parish Congregational Church could be one of two in the city to open this year.
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Waterville Planning Board votes to approve Seton housing plan change
The board on Tuesday gave its OK to a modification of plans to convert the former Seton Hospital on Chase Avenue into 67 apartments, with the cost to rent those apartments based on area median income.
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Waterville Planning Board to consider revision to housing plan for former Seton Hospital
Work already underway at 90-acre site along Chase Avenue, with plans calling for construction of 67 apartments.
Posted inBusiness
West Gardiner home designer specializing in arch structures looks to expand nationally
A partnership between Archtype Structures and Shelter +7 in Greene has developed unique, high-efficiency homes with competitive prices.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
As housing crunch persists, central Maine leaders chip away at problem one project at a time
Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Rockland area businessman buys properties to house workers
Richard Rockwell says the houses will be improved and used for employee housing, assisting chefs, accountants and workers in the trades.
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Waterville Planning Board approves multifamily housing plan along College Avenue
Arcon Realty is expected to begin building a 23-unit multifamily complex this fall at the site of the former John Martin’s Manor restaurant.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Short-term rentals to be focus of new state housing commission
The legislative panel will collect data to see how much of a role short-term rentals play in the housing crunch. It also is expected to consider statewide regulation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta board recommends zone change for housing project, sparking larger question of Western Avenue’s future
The proposal to demolish a vacant building at 99 Western Ave. to make way for a new building with 11 studio apartments and 27 one-bedroom apartments is also sparking discussion about need to make the busy four-lane road safer for pedestrians and motorists.
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Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels
It’s also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn’t involved with as many arrivals.