The 563-355 vote clears the way for the city to spend $625,000 for next year’s Water Street reconstruction project and $600,000 for the ongoing redevelopment of Stevens Commons, among other projects.
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DOT says Hallowell road project on track to begin April 2
The nearly $3 million reconstruction of a busy stretch of Water Street has been in the works for years and should be completed by mid-October 2018.
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Hallowell man arrested Wednesday after allegedly resisting arrest, kicking police officer
The man, 48-year-old Luke T. Sunde, allegedly ‘said some inappropriate things,’ which prompted police to speak with him.
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State transportation officials to provide update Thursday on Water Street project in Hallowell
The reconstruction of the busy corridor is scheduled to begin next April and to be finished in mid-October at an estimated cost of nearly $3 million.
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Hallowell voters heading to polls Friday for $2.36 million bond vote
The controversial bond package includes money for the Stevens Commons redevelopment project, and signs around the city are urging people to get out and vote.
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Hallowell marijuana task force eyes zoning limits for pot businesses
The City Council adopted a temporary 180-day moratorium in order to have enough time to sift through all the possible ordinance and zoning changes the city may make regarding recreational marijuana.
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Work continues at Hallowell’s Stevens Commons before Friday vote
The controversial $2.36 million bond proposal going to referendum Friday includes $600,000 that would fund infrastructure improvements at Stevens Commons, which its owner says are necessary to move the project forward.
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Hallowell chooses site for new fire station at Stevens Commons
The station will be built using up to $1 million coming from an anonymous donor, whose gift was contingent on the fire station being located at Stevens Commons.
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Hallowell expecting increased budget for upcoming fiscal year
Additional expenses for fire protection and legal services contributed to the budget increase, although City Manager Nate Rudy said there is time to ‘creatively trim costs’ before the council votes.
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Road construction worth it, Ogunquit business owner tells Hallowell Area Board of Trade
Hallowell business owners have begun preparing for next year’s Water Street reconstruction and will hold public meetings to discuss ways to keep downtown thriving while the work is underway.