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PublishedJune 14, 2021
Waterville City Council to consider zoning change so church building could become events center
The proposal to turn the former Sacred Heart Church property into an events center has sparked backlash from some neighbors who said they worry about disruptions to the neighborhood.
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PublishedMay 23, 2021
Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need to ban Airbnb
Towns and cities already have the tools they need to regulate short-term rentals.
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PublishedApril 22, 2021
Commentary: Broadband is good. Sprawl is not. How can Maine have one without the other?
Critical to success are multiple-community planning and engagement as well as local leadership.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2021
Our View: Transit plan lays out route for Maine’s future
Combining reform of local land-use ordinances with beefed-up public transportation, the Portland area could meet some difficult challenges.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2020
Waterville council eyes overseer for downtown traffic project, chickens, short term rentals
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider taking final votes on a tax increment financing district and a rezoning request to enable construction of a community ice rink.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
Waterville Planning Board votes to recommend chicken rule change to council
The board on Monday also voted to refer to the council for public hearings and recommendation a request to rezone land on North Street to allow for an indoor community ice rink to be built there, and a request to approve proposed rules for short-term residential units.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Waterville planners to consider changing chicken rules after coop complaint involving former councilor
The Waterville Planning Board meeting on Monday will be held at 7 p.m. in a new location in Room 178 at the Mid-Maine Technical Center at Waterville Senior High School.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
Our View: Lack of affordable housing is a problem across Maine
It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people's needs.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2019
Augusta to consider reining in zoning rules in hopes of spurring east side development
Some concerned that Riggs Brook Village District zoning rules are hindering development of an area that had been expected to see growth when a third bridge was built across the Kennebec River in Augusta.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2019
Portland distillers hope the spirit moves Yarmouth councilors on zone change
The owners of Liquid Riot Bottling Co. want to use family land to store and age bourbon, but first they need a zoning amendment.
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