The zoning change will allow for developers to build homes in the area off Lincoln Street, but green space is included.
Chance Viles
Chance Viles is a staff writer for the American Journal, covering Westbrook. He is a UMass Amherst graduate, studying journalism and political science. Chance spent a few years covering towns and cities throughout Massachusetts before moving to Portland. He enjoys all things weird, spicy food, and can probably be found walking around with his cameras.
City clerk takes on assistant admin duties, city looks for HR head
The change comes after the resignation of the current assistant administrator, who is leaving for a job opportunity.
Program shows student athletes career opportunities
A program held by Southern Maine Supernova Baseball connects student athletes with professionals in various fields to show work options and build goals.
Former employee and ‘rink rat’ behind Happy Wheels revival
Derek Fitzgerald looks forward to potentially breaking ground for the new Happy Wheels in the spring.
Wormell Farm development proposed, day care scrapped in Westbrook
A developer proposes 59 duplexes for the former farmland off Brook Street in Westbrook; another wants to build a smaller residential project to replace a previously approved day care on Bridge Street.
METRO financial hit unlikely to impact local budgets
Westbrook’s share will see a slight decrease, while Gorham’s share is slated to remain stable.
Staffing still concern as Westbrook schools prepare to reopen
Staffing levels for the hybrid model remain worrisome, the superintendent says. The Remote by Choice program has been extended for the rest of the school year.
Westbrook promotes police captain to chief
Capt. Sean Lally will replace Chief Janine Roberts, who is retiring in December.
Westbrook’s new legislators eager to get started in Augusta
Morgan Rielly and Suzanne Salisbury will be sworn in Dec. 2.
Design, construction firms chosen for Mechanic Street parking garage
The City Council also gives final approval to a tax deal with Rock Row.