Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine In opposition to the proposal to cap FY15 Historic Preservation Tax Credit March 5, 2014   Senator Hill, Representative Rotundo and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and...

Reminder:  SMALL HARBOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN This is a reminder that the MaineDOT Small Harbor Improvement Program is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) for communities interested in SHIP funding to assist with local facilities for...

Guest Blog by Ted Walworth, Chairman of the Friends of Pettingill Friends of Pettingill is an organization comprised of former students and parents of students, even some grandparents, plus former teachers and neighbors who have appreciated the presence of the school...

Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine, attended a 3-day conference in Denver, CO last week, sharing and learning about smart growth policy, practices and projects across the country.   Smith served as moderator and panelist in a 2-hour workshop...

The Legislature is in full swing and GrowSmart Maine continues to engage in key proposals important for vibrant communities, healthy environment and a strong economy.  Much of the legislation we are tracking has yet to receive a public hearing, so at this time we...

Auburn, Lewiston recognized as national leader in creating streets that work for everyone GrowSmart Maine congratulates the Cities of Auburn and Lewiston for passing two of the best Complete Streets policies of 2013 Portland, Maine – The Cities of Auburn and...

GrowSmart Maine has been active in Augusta since before the Maine Legislature returned for the Second Regular Session of the 126th Legislature.    In reviewing the 125-150 bills being presented this year, GrowSmart Maine narrowed our focus to the dozen or so...

GrowSmart Maine will welcome five new Board Members and a new Vice Chair at their 1st Board Meeting of 2014 January 29th at USM.  David Webster, President of Portland's PDT Architects, who joined the GrowSmart Maine Board of Directors in 2013, was elected as...

How is GrowSmart Maine connected? Growth is “smart” when it results in strong communities with more choices in where to live, work and play for all community members, provides a good return on public investments and supports a thriving natural...

Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in favor of LR 2721, “An Act Related to the Report of the Tax Expenditure Review Task Force” January 22, 2014 Senator Hill, Representative Rotundo and members of the Joint Standing Committee...