The Town Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes, which allow for more and detached accessory dwelling units and bigger affordable housing projects.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bayside housing development one step closer to construction
The Portland Planning Board unanimously approves the project’s master plan, but neighborhood residents have questions about the details and urged the developers to establish some sort of neighborhood advisory panel.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Case management should be available, accessible to all older Mainers
L.D. 1684 will help connect more older adults with services in their communities, allowing them to stay healthy, to stay in their homes and to remain active and engaged.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick officials plan carrot-stick approach to affordable housing
A proposed ordinance would require some rentals be priced cheaper and incentivize developers to build more if units are priced affordably.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Towns prepared for enactment of new law designed to increase housing stock
Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth will have to tweak some of their ordinances, but for the most part are in compliance already.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Top 10 ranking reveals depth of the paradox of Portland
The city was this week ranked one of the nation’s best places to live. That is, if you can live here at all.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Nontraditional 3i Housing project poses new challenges for Scarborough Planning Board
The proposed project at The Downs in Scarborough, affordable apartments for people with disabilities, is not comparable to other projects that go through the planning process, developers say.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Small landlords are investing time, money in housing. It’s no ‘get rich quick’ scheme.
Instead of pitting us against tenants or rent control advocates, let’s all work together on solutions to the ongoing housing shortage.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners
Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.