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Updated May 18 Proposal to sell old Winslow Junior High School rejected again Town officials say they will not move forward with proposal to sell old school to Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents. Share Winslow officials say they are not moving forward with a proposal to sell the old Winslow Junior High School to the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so the building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents. Above, the building at 22 Danielson St. in March 2019. Morning Sentinel file...

increase font size Councilors don’t want Winslow to be ‘landlords,’ votes down proposed senior housing at old school building The Winslow Town Council voted against an agreement with Kennebec Valley Community Action Partners, with councilors saying they don't want the town to be "landlords" in such an arrangement. Share The old Winslow Junior High School building is seen on March 12, 2019. Kennebec Valley Community Action Program has proposed repurposing the building to create senior housing and other leased space. Morning Sentinel file photo WINSLOW — Kennebec Valley Community Act...

Winslow, KVCAP continue discussion on old junior high school building but delay vote again The former Winslow Junior High School building could be a fix, as the town and Kennebec Valley Community Action Program continued discussions on a plan for the old Winslow junior high school building at a special council meeting Wednesday afternoon, but a vote was tabled. “I’ve been on board with this project, I’ve been working with the committee since it was reconvened earlier this year,” Winslow Town Manager Erica LaCroix said before a question and answer session between the council and KVCAP....

increase font size Winslow, KVCAP discuss uses for, renovations to old junior high school Town Council delays action on plan, expects to take it up again at public meeting next week. Morning Sentinel file photo WINSLOW — Officials from the town of Winslow and Kennebec Valley Community Action Program are exploring an option agreement for the old Winslow Junior High School building, but the Town Council said it needs more information on the plan before holding a first vote. The main issue is who would pay for about $2 million in renovations the building reportedly needs. The Winslow Town Cou...

Proposed $26.6 million Winslow town budget includes 2 mill tax increase The tax rate is going up from $18.82 to $20.82 per $1,000 of valuation. Share The Winslow Town Council plans a first reading of the 2021-22 budget at its April 12 meeting with councilors aligning in support following a several budget hearings. A budgeted $2 tax rate increase is expected to allow the town to replenish fund balances to improve its bond rating, avoid another large mill rate increase next year and strike a balance between providing services to residents without depleting town savings. Peter Drapeau “All ...