Maine

In August of 2019 the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) notified all communities without sludge dewatering facilities to apply for planning grants to address poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sludge. The practice of spreading sludge on farm fields would no longer be allowed. The town received a MDEP planning grant the final report of which recommended a dewatering/drying bed system. Van Buren applied to multiple funders to Achieve the necessary funds to execute the new system.

The project assists in the revitalization of the downtown in a Choice Neighborhood by creating a mixed use, mixed income development with street front commercial space and a mix of one, two and three bedroom units target to 30%, 50% & 60% AMI income and rent restricted units and 22 market rent units

The historic adaptive reuse of the former Maine Industrial School for Girls into 29 units for older adults.

A 5th generation wood forest product company located in Maine experienced a declining market for wood furniture stock and wood pallets. As a result, they secured a new path with wood pellet manufacturing. A new plant was constructed and the grant provided critical gap financing to complete the project.

A 5th generation wood forest product company located in Maine experienced a declining market for wood furniture stock and wood pallets. As a result, they secured a new path with wood pellet manufacturing. A new plant was constructed and the grant provided critical gap financing to complete the project.

The Northern Springs Trailer Park has 39 homes and had been supplying their residents water from a well. The well water was deemed to be unsafe. The Mechanic Falls Water Dept was contacted about supplying them with town water. The grant was applied for and approved.