FALMOUTH — The town will host a forum to discuss in-fill development at the West Falmouth Crossing shopping center at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road. The origins and goals of the project will be explained and a site analysis based upon existing conditions will be presented. Town officials will also […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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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Commentary: Portland needs more policies that encourage long-term neighbors
Columnist Greg Kesich should demand that the city think in terms of protecting working- and middle-class housing.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: We need more neighbors
What would it take to make car-free living available to people who want it?
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth council eyeing growth in two residential districts
FALMOUTH — Following a long, controversial process that rolled back unpopular zoning that had caused more density in already compact residential districts, the Town Council will review two other districts created by 2016 rezoning to see if they also saw unintended impacts. At a recent meeting, the council heard from Community Development Director Ethan Croce […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth council rejects aid for asylum-seekers
Zoning change sought by Liquid Riot Bottling for whiskey storage barn gets OK.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Waterfront zone change deserves City Council’s support
Portland should ensure that the working waterfront won’t be loved to death.