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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
Building supply company seeks rezoning of former Sacred Heart Church property in Waterville
Ware-Butler Building Supply company proposes to expand the existing office building at the former church and store materials on the adjacent parking lot off Middle Street.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2021
Waterville officials continue to wrestle with future of former Sacred Heart Church
The city is considering whether it should buy the church land from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. There's a proposal to use it for a soup kitchen and homeless shelter, among other ideas.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2021
With 1 park completed, Oakland turns attention to more recreational space
Oakland Overlook Park, with views of the western Maine mountains, opened over the summer. Town officials are now focusing on adding another 27 acres of parkland.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2021
Waterville council takes initial vote to borrow $5.28 million for parks and other projects
The money would be used for a variety of purposes but a large allotment would improve and expand the North Street Recreation Area and the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2021
Kudos, caution as officials unveil Waterville’s $1.9 million plan for ice rink, expanded recreation
City councilors heard from several people Tuesday about the city's plan to expand and improve recreation offerings.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
Waterville City Council to consider pot ordinance change, license for Marijuanaville retail shop
City councilors are also expected Tuesday to consider appointing a committee to explore ways to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2021
Waterville pitches $1.8 million plan to boost soccer, other recreational offerings
The City Council will hear a broad proposal on Oct. 5 that includes moving the youth soccer fields from the North Street Recreation Area over to the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.
