Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro s six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
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Nick Isgro served as the mayor of Waterville for six years, He is shown outside Waterville City Hall on Tuesday. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
WATERVILLE Former City Councilor Sydney Mayhew is effusive when reflecting on former Mayor Nick Isgro’s six years in office.
He points to Isgro’s help in revitalizing the downtown, supporting construction of a new Waterville exit off Interstate 95 on Trafton Road, and advocating for those on a fixed income during budget time.
FirstPark in Oakland pays off bond debt, looks to future
The 285-acre commerce and technology center s 24 member communities are looking to boost tax revenues and sell more lots.
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Entrance to FirstPark on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Oakland on Friday. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel
OAKLAND FirstPark has paid off its bond debt. Now, the commerce and technology center off Kennedy Memorial Drive in Oakland is working to deliver greater return on its member communities’ investments in the park by boosting tax revenues and selling more lots at the 285-acre campus.
Last week, the business park made its final bond payment to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, wrapping up the 20-year loan the park and its 24 municipal members signed with the intention of gaining a source of tax revenue.