The Westbrook Planning Board Tuesday approved the redesign of the planned Vertical Harvest project parking garage. Construction on the parking garage is slated to begin in a few weeks, City Planning Director Jennie Franceschi said in an email. The apartments that are part of the project, initially planned for above the parking garage have been […]
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American Legion Post 62 withdraws request to serve liquor outside
The American Legion Post by Riverbank Park in Westbrook has withdrawn its request to extend its liquor license to the parking lot for outdoor concerts and other events. The City Council in May denied the request from the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 because the parking lot, city officials said, is technically a […]
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Westbrook deputy economic director takes Portland city clerk’s job
Westbrook Deputy Director of Economic Development Ashley Rand has accepted a job as Portland city clerk and will start work there in early July. The Portland City Council gave unanimous approval to Rand’s appointment June 6. She will replace City Clerk Kathy Jones, who is retiring. Rand has worked in Westbrook for more than six […]
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Taste Walk in Gorham June 5
The annual Taste Walk in Gorham is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5. Participants will sample food at village businesses and vote for their favorites. Taste Walk maps are $5 per walker in advance or $7 on Sunday. The event is sponsored by Young Life Sebago, an independent mission outreach to […]
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Westbrook School Dept. pleased with insurance settlement from fire
The Westbrook School Department will be responsible for $377,813 of the $1.6 million repair bill for the fire and water damage at the high school last July, according to the terms of a recently settled insurance claim. School officials have previously said they would cover their share of the repair costs through extra funds in […]
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Westbrook Planning Board ward residency mandate no longer in place
The Westbrook City Council on Monday voted to remove ward residency requirements tied to the Planning Board. The change comes after talks of redistricting in the city and councilors noted the Westbrook charter and rules do not call for board members to live in the area they represent. City administrators argued that, unlike councilors, members […]
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Westbrook Dog Park reopens
The Westbrook Dog Park at the corner of William Clarke and Hannaford drives near Hannaford supermarket reopened Thursday reopen. Muddy conditions had forced the closure. The loose soil was removed and wood chips from the city’s stockpile have been added at no cost to taxpayers. This story was edited March 19 to update with the […]
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Westbrook council approves city, school budgets
The Westbrook City Council approved a combined $74 million municipal and school budget Monday night. The vote was 5-2, with Councilors Gary Rairdon and Anna Turcotte voting against the budget because of concerns about school spending. The proposed school budget, which still needs residents’ approval at the polls June 14, is $43.9 million, up $1.8 […]
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Volunteers needed to help at annual fish migration
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help with visitors at two fish viewing pools in Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook during the annual alewife migration now through the end of June. Volunteers will answer questions and keep the areas safe and clean. Days and times are flexible, no prior skills are needed, […]
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Rivermeadow development in Westbrook awaits DEP permits
Developers of the proposed housing development at the former Rivermeadow Golf Course off Lincoln Street in Westbrook hope to begin work at the site in late summer. The Westbrook Planning Board Monday was updated on the first phase of the project, which incudes 29 single-family lots. The project in its entirety could ultimately bring upward […]