by GrowSmart Maine | May 16, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
The Maine Legislature is going full throttle, as committees are charged with finishing their work this week and a few new bills are still just being printed. We have been on defense on a few issues and have been able to support bills that move important issues...
by GrowSmart Maine | May 16, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry will recognize the importance of trees in urban settings and the dedication of Maine communities to caring for those trees during its 2013 Maine Arbor Week Celebration. Held on Monday, May 20th at...
by GrowSmart Maine | May 16, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1528, “An Act to Provide Livable, Affordable Neighborhoods” May 16, 2013 Senator Boyle, Representative Welsh and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and...
by GrowSmart Maine | May 13, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
Last month GrowSmart Maine hosted a “Commercial Strip Convening”, bringing together representatives from 10 communities, Sustain Southern Maine participants, and several others who are working on commercial strip projects in Maine. A shared interest...
by GrowSmart Maine | May 10, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in favor of LD 1496, “An Act to Modernize and Simplify the Tax Code” May 10, 2013 Senator Haskell, Representative Goode and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. My name is...