The city will receive $1.7 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding, and councilors on Monday will hash out how to spend more than $800,000 of it.
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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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Tensions mount at Waterville council meeting when group challenges mask mandate
Police were called when matters further escalated after the meeting when members of Maine Patriots With Attitude followed a couple outside where one member repeatedly used a vulgar term to insult a woman.
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Waterville council to discuss purchase, use of former Sacred Heart Church
Among the considerations for the church land between Pleasant Street and Middle Street is using it as a feeding location and overnight shelter for the homeless.
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Political newcomer prevails in Waterville recount for Ward 7 council seat
Thomas A. McCormick picked up two more votes in Friday’s recount for the City Council seat in Waterville, defeating incumbent Erik Thomas 161 to 151.
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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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Recount scheduled for Friday in Waterville council race
City Council Chairman Erik Thomas requested the recount after falling short by eight votes Tuesday in his race against newcomer Thomas A. McCormick Sr.
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Waterville seeks help to stamp out browntail moth infestation
Waterville looks to locate browntail moth nests as part of a broad strategy to eliminate the pest.
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Waterville council to consider borrowing $5.3 million, with much of it for improvements to city parks
The bond package would include more than $2 million for parks and recreation, including to pave the way for a new ice arena on North Street.
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Two contested races and a series of proposed charter changes await Waterville voters
Tuesday’s ballot will feature races in Ward 7 for City Council and the Board of Education, and voters across the city will consider three changes to the city charter.