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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Augusta officials say new state housing law superseding local zoning could have unintended consequences
Members of the Augusta Planning Board were critical this week of a new state law that seeks to encourage more housing to be built by overriding some local regulations.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Waterville native proposes major housing development
The City Council voted Tuesday night to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a proposal to change the zoning at 15 Washington St. so a condominium complex — with the potential for 96 units — can be built there.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Planning Board recommends City Council reduce length of parking spaces for downtown Waterville housing project
The board's recommendation is meant to improve parking access at Head of Falls Village, which is proposed for the intersection of Temple and Front streets.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Waterville City Council approves rectory rezoning, street closures for outdoor dining
Councilors also voted Tuesday to refer to the Planning Board for public hearing and recommendation a request to reduce the size of parking stalls for the proposed Head of Falls Village housing complex.
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PublishedApril 17, 2023
Waterville City Council to consider final vote on rezoning rectory for building supply company
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday to review proposed department budgets, and at 7 p.m. are expected to take a final vote on rezoning the former church rectory site at 74 Pleasant St.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
Waterville City Council votes to change provider for solid waste disposal, recycling
Councilors also took the first of two votes needed to approve a zoning change at 74 Pleasant St. to allow Ware-Butler Building Supply to put offices at the former Sacred Heart Church rectory.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Waterville Planning Board to send report to City Council explaining rezoning recommendation for former rectory
The memo the Planning Board intends to send to the City Council explains why it recommended allowing the former Sacred Heart Church rectory at 74 Pleasant St. to be rezoned.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Waterville City Council sends rectory rezoning request back to Planning Board
Councilors said they want to hear an explanation from the Planning Board as to why property at 74 Pleasant St. should be rezoned from residential to commercial, a change that would allow Ware-Butler Building Supply to put business offices in the building.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Waterville City Council to consider rectory rezoning, ward redistricting
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Elm at 21 College Ave.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Waterville Planning Board recommends City Council rezone former church rectory for Ware-Butler offices
The board forwarded its recommendation following a strong debate Tuesday on whether rezoning the land that was once home to Sacred Heart Church would change the complexion of the neighborhood.
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