WILTON — Six Planning Board members unanimously approved a site plan review for a Dollar General Store recently. The vote followed approval of a waiver for parking spaces. The Tennessee-based corporation brought an initial proposal before the board in June, but it was not a completed application, Chairman Michael Sherrod said. A public hearing and […]
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Dixfield selectmen, Planning Board discuss wind energy ordinance revisions
DIXFIELD – The Board of Selectmen and Planning Board discussed recommended revisions to the town’s Wind Energy Facility Ordinance on Monday evening, including fire suppression systems on turbines. Since January 2013, the Planning Board has been revising the ordinance, which was approved by voters in 2012. Planning Board Chairman Tom Child said the purpose of […]
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Norway medical group announces $10 million expansion
NORWAY — Western Maine Health Care Corporation has announced the construction of a new medical office building in downtown as part of a $10 million project to meet increasing out-of-hospital care needs. The proposed 25,500-square-foot office building will be built behind Main Street on a three-acre vacant lot along Pikes Hill Road, which was once the site […]
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Dixfield selectmen, Planning Board schedule joint meeting for Aug. 18
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the Ludden Memorial Library to discuss the revisions to the town wind power development ordinance. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the Planning Board will cancel its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 21. Since January 2013, the Planning […]
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Planners approve new business applications in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Planning Board approved site review and other applications Monday for two new businesses coming to town. The proposed opening date of Sept. 1 for the Sweet Ginger Thai Restaurant may be set back to Oct. 1 or before, Jack Cahill said for owner Wichai Tatiyanunthaporn. The restaurant will occupy approximately 1,700 square […]
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Ione Harlow fund request on agenda for Dixfield selectmen
DIXFIELD — A request to use up to $10,000 from the Ione Harlow Dixfield Community Fund to build an enclosure for the new electronic scoreboard at Dirigo High School is on Monday’s agenda for selectmen. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Ludden Memorial Library. At the July 28 board meeting, […]
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Abutters object to Norway board’s approval of wedding barn
NORWAY — The Planning Board voted 4-1 Thursday evening to approve a plan by Granite Ridge Estate to use a rural lodge and new luxury barn at 65 Delano Drive for wedding parties and other events. The vote will allow Portland-based business owner Anthony Fratianne to host up to 200 people in the new 3,500-square-foot […]
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Mexico Planning Board discusses potential changes to animal control ordinance
MEXICO — The Planning Board met Thursday evening with the town animal control officer and Police Department to discuss potential adjustments to the town’s animal control ordinance. Much of the discussion centered around whether the town should increase fees for residents with nuisance dogs. “Looking through the ordinance, it seems like some of our fees […]
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Dixfield selectmen approve warrant for town meeting on wind energy moratorium
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Monday evening to approve a warrant for a special town meeting where residents will vote on whether to enact a 180-day wind energy facility moratorium. Selectman Mac Gill was the lone dissenting vote. Since January 2013, the Planning Board has been revising a wind power development ordinance […]
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Decision expected soon on Norway wedding barn
NORWAY — A decision is expected Thursday by the Planning Board on the Granite Ridge Estate application for a rural lodge and luxury barn at 65 Delano Drive. The facility will host wedding parties and other events. In early July, about 60 residents appeared at a Planning Board meeting to hear the proposal by Portland-based […]