by GrowSmart Maine | Jun 17, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
PORTLAND – GrowSmart Maine has received a $50,000 grant from the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation for general operations and for its work to develop and share a GIS-based resource guide for use by Mainers to create exceptional quality of life in their communities....
by GrowSmart Maine | Jun 13, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
Sustain Southern Maine, a Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant led by the Greater Portland Council of Governments, has been working over the last year in nine communities as part of a grassroots effort to explore sustainable development in Southern Maine....
by GrowSmart Maine | Jun 13, 2013 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine In support of a strategic and balanced bond proposal June 12, 2013 Senator Dill, Representative Rotundo and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs. My name is...
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...