GrowSmart News and Updates
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GrowSmart News and Updates
Broadband bill supporters: High-speed Internet key to Maine economy
Rep. Gideon’s plan works with municipalities to expand broadband AUGUSTA – Supporters of a bipartisan measure to help Maine municipalities develop a robust broadband infrastructure are speaking up about the importance of high-speed Internet...
Modern Lifestyle in a Portland Landmark
On the warmest day thus far in 2015, GrowSmart Maine Staff and Board convened a group of 14 for another Smart Growth Tour. Led by Kevin Bunker of Developers Collaborative, we explored the impeccable Nathan Clifford Residences seeing the tangible outcomes of the...
Kennebunkport Arborist to Receive Frank Knight Community Service Award during Arbor Week Celebration
- Contributed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry will recognize the importance of trees in urban settings and the dedication of Maine...
Legislative Midterms!
The first regular session of the 127th Legislature is at about the midterm mark, so it seems a good time for a perspective check. GrowSmart Maine reviewed bill titles when they were released in January, viewing this as just the beginning of the process, since...
Climate Tour: Denmark 2015
-Contributed by Sue Inches A study tour to Denmark, the world leader in sustainability and renewable energy, is being planned for Aug.30-Sept 6. Denmark is a small country of 5 million people with similar natural resources to those we have in Maine. There’s a...
Testimony in favor of LD 646,“An Act To Provide Incentives for Municipal Cooperation and Shared Services” as well as LD 871, “An Act To Provide for Cooperation between Municipalities with Tax Increment Financing Districts”
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 646, “An Act To Provide Incentives for Municipal Cooperation and Shared Services” April 15, 2015 Senator McCormick, Representative Goode and members of the Joint Standing...
Testimony in support of LD 706 “Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Study Transportation Funding Reform”
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 706 “Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Study Transportation Funding Reform” April 14, 2015 Senator Collins, Representative McLean and members of the Joint Standing...
Testimony in support of LD 909 “An Act To Help Older Adults Age in Place through Comprehensive Planning”
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 909 “An Act To Help Older Adults Age in Place through Comprehensive Planning” April 6, 2015 Senator Whittemore, Representative Martin and members of the Joint Standing...
Testimony in Support of LD 163 “An Act to Provide Economic Development Assistance to Rural Communities”
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 163 “An Act to Provide Economic Development Assistance to Rural Communities” March 24, 2015 Senator Volk, Representative Herbig and members of the Joint Standing...
A Tour of 409 Cumberland
409 Cumberland Avenue is Avesta Housing's latest success story. It is comprised of 57 mixed affordable and market rate studio, one, and two bedroom apartments, a "healthy living center" with a community kitchen and a rooftop greenhouse, all built on a...