A consultant hired by the town says conditions should be included if the Town Council grants the exemption and that further study is needed on the impact on schools.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough council considers measure that could cut property taxes
By amending terms of a tax district, the town would also have more options on how to spend the revenue from it.
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Downs developers asking for a housing cap exemption
The Downs developers told Town Council many more homes than are currently allowed are necessary for the success of a town center.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Developers: Scarborough town center hinges on building cap exemption
A proposed exemption from the growth ordinance would apply to 90 acres of The Downs, but the town council says the developers are lacking details for their plans.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
The Downs begins new residential stage of development
The Scarborough Planning Board recently approved a new 23-lot subdivision, the first of several new residential projects that are the latest in the ongoing development of The Downs area.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Risbara proposing a win-win-win situation at The Downs
Why is the Town Council still negotiating with Roccy Risbara for a pool? We learned at the March 11 community center workshop that Mr. Risbara, along with the Edge Sports Facility, will indeed build a pool and ice hockey facility. And taxpayers won’t have to contribute a dime. It would be a private venture – […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Lease or build new? Scarborough weighs community center options
A committe has finished its work on recommendations for a new community center, but potential costs remain an obstacle.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Scarborough has already paid for WEX
We’ve already paid for the WEX deal, let’s not pay again. Should the town of Scarborough give WEX a $2.25 million tax refund to move from South Portland to The Downs, the best location in the state? We’ve already committed up to $81 million to The Downs to do this. The town’s theory was to […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: WEX is a win for Scarborough
The WEX move to Scarborough is a great step forward for the town. Hats off to Downs developer Crossroads Holdings, Town Manager Tom Hall, Council Chairman Paul Johnson and others for successfully making the pitch to WEX to establish a 1,200- worker operations center in the Downs area. This will serve as a catalyst for […]