Rockport’s RES development task force to take closer look at next steps for town-owned parcel
ROCKPORT — The task force that has been assigned with fielding development ideas for the former Rockport Elementary School (RES) site at the corner of Routes 1 and 90 (West Street) in Rockport Village will convene in person Tuesday evening to talk about the 7.4-acre parcel’s future.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and can be watched on Livestream: https://livestream.com/Rockportmaine
Two developers presented their ideas in June to the task force:
Allen Mitchell, on behalf of Almar Inc., suggested developing the property into five lots, each containing a two-bedroom home, and to keep the property’s softball field intact.
Portland-based NewHeight Group, a development firm specializing in affordable and market-rate housing, provided several examples of buildings they have constructed throughout the state, ranging from apartment complexes to community housing developments.
At Tuesday’s meeting, the task force will consider:
Have a iscussion/alignment needed with Select Board and/or Rockport residents?
- Consideration of other interested developers in this process?
- Potential short-term or interim uses of site?
- Advise on follow-up with developers
- Potential next step: Outline a Process, including Timeline, for Engaging Community and Developer to Determine Priority Uses of site and a Plan for proceeding
The task force consists of:
Town Manager - Ex-Officio - Jon Duke
Planning - Ex-Officio - Brian Dancause
Select Board Liaison - Eric Boucher
Parks and Beautification Committee - Steve Smith
Neighbor - Janet Hall
Citizen - Mary Stevens
Citizen - Amanda Dwelley
Citizen - Martin Cates
Citizen - Vacant
Citizen - Amanda Dwelley, Chair
Economic Development Committee Liaisons: Debra Hall and Barrett Brown
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