by Harald Bredesen | Jun 22, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
by GSM Admin | May 30, 2023 | 2023 Policy Action
Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in Support of LD 1934, “Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine” Download a PDF of the testimony here Download a PDF of a redline...
by GSM Admin | May 23, 2023 | 2023 Smart Growth
Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in Support of LD 1931, An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks Download a PDF of this testimony May 23, 2023 Senator...
by Harald Bredesen | May 23, 2023 | Planning for Ag News
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
by Hildie Lipson | May 19, 2023 | Broadband News, Uncategorized
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
by GSM Admin | May 19, 2023 | 2023 Policy Action
Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in Support of LD 1864, An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas...
by GSM Admin | May 16, 2023 | 2023 Planning for Ag
Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in Support of LD 54, An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances Download a PDF of this testimony May 15, 2023 Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich and Honorable Members...
by GSM Admin | May 16, 2023 | 2023 Smart Growth
Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in Support of LD 492, An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail Download a PDF of this testimony May 12, 2023 Senator Pierce, Representative Gere and Honorable Members of...
by GSM Admin | May 16, 2023 | 2023 Policy Action
Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine in Support of LD 1673 An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program Download a PDF of this testimony May 12, 2023 Senator Pierce, Representative Gere and...
by GSM Admin | May 10, 2023 | 2023 Smart Growth
Testimony of Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine In Support of LD 1739 An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts Download a PDF of this testimony here May 10, 2023 Senator Grohowski, Representative Perry and Honorable Members of the...