GrowSmart News and Updates
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GrowSmart News and Updates
GrowSmart Awarded Grant as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner
Maine Connectivity Authority Names GrowSmart as Regional & Tribal Broadband Partner Pictured L to R: Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Executive Director; Heather Johnson, Department of Economic and Community Development; Maine Governor Janet Mills; and NTIA Deputy Assistant...
Final report now available from the Commission to Increase Housing in Maine
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals, which was established in the 130th Maine Legislature, has completed its work and has issued its final report. Get the report here.
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Planning for Ag: Safeguarding the Land That Grows Our Food While Enhancing Maine Communities GrowSmart Maine and American Farmland Trust (AFT) have joined forces to incorporate farmland...
Progress on Policy Action 2023 made during Summit
Our Policy Action 2023 Working Groups have been meeting since June, developing legislative proposals related to the eight policy areas of smart growth. The initial document was shared at the October 13th GrowSmart Maine Summit, where additional feedback was gathered....
5th Annual Maine Smart Growth Awards Now Open to Nominations
The nomination deadline is August 11, 2022. The Maine Smart Growth Awards Program is now in its 5th year and has, to date, recognized and promoted 20 exemplary Smart Growth oriented projects, plans, and professionals from all across Maine. The program honors projects...
GrowSmart Maine Annual Summit Planned for October 13, 2022
Advocacy is Empowerment! Agriculture to Urban: Shaping Change in Your Community Keynote speakers John Piotti, American Farmland Trust and Mike McGinn, America Walks will share from their national perspectives, stories of how advocacy is empowerment. As communities...
GrowSmart Maine Position on the Maine Turnpike Authority Gorham East/West Spur Project
This position was reached at GrowSmart Maine's June board meeting, as an action step following the hosting of an informational forum on the topic on April 7, 2022. As the process continues, GrowSmart Maine will remain engaged as we support communities in navigating...
GrowSmart’s Executive Director Featured on Power for the People Radio Show
Nancy Smith, GrowSmart's Executive Director, was recently a guest on Power for the People, a radio show that “helps Mainers take control of their energy future” on Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM. Nancy talked with host Steve Kahl about housing legislation in the Maine...
Growsmart Maine Partners with Kennebec Savings Bank to bring Portland Press Herald Policy Matters Discussion on Women and Aging
Growsmart Maine is partnering with Kennebec Savings Bank to bring you this Portland Press Herald Policy Matters discussion on Women and Aging: A Crisis Unfolds. Join moderator Carol Coultas and panelists Jessica Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on...
GrowSmart and Maine Audubon Host Maine Climate Action Webinar Series
Join Maine Audubon and GrowSmart Maine for a three-part webinar series highlighting climate change actions YOU can take, This Climate Action Webinar Series is free, and is held Noon to 1 pm on three consecutive Thursdays in May. May 12th: Maine’s Climate Action...