The Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a preliminary agreement with Westbrook Development Corporation for a three-building complex.
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$35 million Waterville housing project slated to launch next year
Head of Falls Village is expected to include two buildings with 18 workforce and 45 market-rate apartments on the corner of Front and Temple streets in downtown Waterville.
Harpswell task force to explore short-term rental rules
The task force, led by Chairperson Jane Covey, aims to draft a policy to improve the health and safety of short-term rentals and mitigate their effect on the community.
Following $9 million renovation, Fairfield building offers housing for low-income seniors
The complex opened last month on Mountain Avenue and offers 28 apartments in the building that was originally home to the Central Maine Sanatorium.
Norway Savings donates $100,000 to Portland-based Avesta Housing
The money will help provide housing and support to people in need in Greater Portland.
Housing project at former Waterville mill moves forward after developer secures financing
North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.
Cape Elizabeth approves changes to comply with state mandate on housing
Changes include decreasing the minimum size of ADUs, increasing the maximum and incentivizing higher-density affordable housing development.
Avesta, Preble Street propose building 30 to 50 apartments on former Oxford Street shelter site
The plan still needs funding and city approval and likely wouldn’t be built until 2025 and ready for occupancy by 2027.
Proposed changes to comply with LD 2003 spark friction in Cape Elizabeth
The town has until Jan. 1 to implement state-mandated changes to reduce barriers to new housing construction.
Portland Planning Board approves Bayside affordable housing plan
The plan for 89 Elm St. calls for construction of an eight-story, mixed-used building with ground-level retail and 201 affordable dwelling units