Citing the current lack of a vision for the gateway – the Alfred Street location is also the Route 111 corridor into the city – and other reasons, 7 of 9 councilors declined to approve the change.
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Focus group volunteers sought for Biddeford Comprehensive Plan Update process
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford is seeking volunteers for upcoming focus group sessions to be conducted via Zoom as part of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of this process, the city is releasing educational materials and surveys to the general public on specific topics — Neighborhoods, Housing, Downtown Mill District, Climate Change, Natural […]
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Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah to deliver UNE commencement address
Maine’s top public health official is scheduled to address University of New England graduates at the school’s 186th commencement exercises on May 15-16.
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Saco Interim Superintendent Jeremy Ray commits to 5-day fall school schedule
Ray, the executive director of Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, remains superintendent in Biddeford and Dayton.
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Biddeford City Council approves resolution for new turnpike exit
A study commissioned by the Maine Turnpike Authority released in late March recommends a series of major improvements at Exit 32.
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Biddeford gets $1.2 million grant to help transform industrial waterfront
The federal grant will be used to improve Pearl Street, which the city hopes to make a mixed-use gathering space next to the Saco River.
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York County Registry of Deeds offers free alert service
An email informs property owners whenever a document is recorded in their name.
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Biddeford council endorses contract zoning concept for 36-unit affordable housing project
Applicant is seeking federal low income tax credits and funding from Maine Housing for the proposal, which would be located at 69 Adams St., currently a vacant lot.
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Federal grant to help Biddeford fix Pearl Street – another step in riverfront revitalization, officials say
The city will match the $1.2 million grant using money from TIF funds and from paving and storm sewer separation budgets.
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Biddeford’s Cole Road, Edwards Avenue road work to last 3 weeks
Storm drains, gas main replacement and paving job were to get underway April 5.