Mark Walker recalls ‘many happy moments’ in 7 years as Hallowell’s mayor
Walker, a Republican, who ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in November, will be replaced by City Councilor George Lapointe on Jan. 4.
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Outgoing Hallowell Mayor Mark Walker stops Wednesday near Erskine Hall in Stevens Commons area of Hallowell. The redevelopment there was undertaken during Walker’s seven years as mayor.
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HALLOWELL After seven years in Hallowell’s top elected position, Mayor Mark Walker reflected on many “happy moments” during his tenure.
Walker, a lawyer, was elected in 2013, before being officially inaugurated in early 2014. Before his election, Walker had served on the City Council since 2006. During that time, Walker said that Hallowell has seen “a lot of change and a lot of development.”
Hallowell’s comprehensive planning group identifies most important issues
The city s Comprehensive Plan Committee met Saturday afternoon to whittle down a list of issues to the most important items after about nine months of data collection.
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HALLOWELL Members of a city comprehensive planning group worked Saturday to whittle down a set of issues important to residents.
About 20 people attended a meeting held via Zoom. During the meeting, a number of issues of importance were identified, including accessibility downtown and near Stevens Commons, and affordable housing.
Hallowell’s Comprehensive Planning Group began its work in fall 2019, being guided by consultant Jeff Levine. Levine said the state asks for comprehensive plans every 12 years or so. The plan strengthens city zoning, Levine said, and gives the municipality preferential treatment in some grant programs.