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Hebert said the current contract zone (adopted in 2019) covers Lot 7 and allows up to about 120 residential units; his team’s concept would increase Lot 7’s potential to up to 165 units and add residential allowances on Lot 8. \"What we're showing here is kind of an iteration of a master plan that would consider the current zoning in and of it today,\" Hebert said, describing a mix of smaller single‑family lots and multi‑unit Domus condominium buildings that target workforce homeownership.

The proposal would rely on Domus, a development entity Hebert described as a partnership with Jack Soli and Avesta Housing, to deliver a 45‑unit prototype building and additional for‑sale units sized to be affordable to households in the stated income band. Hebert said Domus aims to produce one‑ and two‑bedroom condominium units around 415–500 square feet with finishes intended to keep overall purchase prices lower than typical market units.

Hebert told the council that the contract zone's existing affordability definition for Lot 7 is tied to 40% of area median income (AMI) and that the current contract‑zone language requires a portion of units to meet that threshold. Hebert also said his preferred approach is to avoid deed restrictions; \"deed restrictions for us are a negative because it passes down from buyer to buyer,\" he told the council, adding that Domus expects right‑sized unit scale to preserve long‑term affordability without deed‑restricted resale limits.

Council members asked for more data. One councilor asked whether the project would increase enrollment pressure on MSAD 51 schools; Hebert replied that the product being proposed is primarily one‑bedroom units for first‑time homebuyers, young professionals and downsizing retirees, so he did not expect a large increase in school children but could not promise zero impact. Other council members pressed Hebert on the loss of commercial zoning on Lot 8, noting the town’s need for commercial tax base; Hebert said the overlay contract zone would not eliminate the underlying commercial zoning and that the master‑plan sketches anticipate commercial uses concentrated near a proposed village center.

No formal vote or zoning amendment took place; the presentation was handled as a workshop item. Councilors asked for more concrete data on school impacts, affordability metrics tied to specific AMI values, and a clearer commercial‑vs‑residential land‑use plan before directing staff or the council to a formal rezoning or contract‑zone amendment process. Hebert said Domus and Bridal Realty (the property owners) are prepared to continue working with town staff and return with additional materials.

The council indicated interest in additional discussion; a councilor said a follow‑up workshop may be scheduled to review refined plans, fiscal and service impacts and potential conditions that could preserve commercial opportunity while allowing workforce housing.

Ending: The town took no formal action on the proposal at the Feb. 24 workshop. Staff and the developer agreed to supply additional analyses for council review, including estimates of potential student impacts, clarified unit counts by type, and options for preserving commercial frontage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cumberland Town Council and Workshop - February 24th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tim Hebert, owner of Hebert Construction, told the Cumberland Town Council at a Feb. 24 workshop that his development team is asking the town to expand an existing contract zone along U.S. Route 1 (Skyview Drive) to allow more residential density and a coordinated mixed‑use neighborhood across Lot 7 and Lot 8.","taxTitle","Town Council , Cumberland Center, Cumberland County, Maine","taxId",69260,"location","Maine","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305324,"Council approves Arbor Day proclamation, golf‑cart lease and appointment; schedules meeting date changes",1369,6567000,7936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2448922-fa8231d8f836a948f9534cf362be4b05&start=6567&end=7936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2448922-fa8231d8f836a948f9534cf362be4b05/thumbnail_6567000.jpg","/articles/6305324/Maine/Council-approves-Arbor-Day-proclamation-golfcart-lease-and-appointment-schedules-meeting-date-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305324-87b20a3bfb46ab84c81df718c3e8f248/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160953&Signature=KCb7-xw6uDhUZ7T~FjomGyRF16WhHQcqpkhtBqW~daGhJAsF1kiuXhjYlkXAJLWEdvaNxZl5lvRJhmeVrdLwyp2VixV9DAyAEdCmgKs~02W6xOxyacBZSg5ifSAVmPAAMjfxWKR0CJcoBiSG2LO~28Ta6gEcEsBe1KQl95pl2hR3Mr8-Tfia0FYlqSZSk-MW-AR5F-YQi35Co~HevTIoL5I6438UbdhigqmmFAbQXJ9cZlkwR50G0-S8YjP40qxrubZYUjiFodBVJSOm63Hh~uBuREDOy-Trm-PoHRfDoy69x-j3eGygx0O2Ggm1tAu1pmoOpfxvdo1LHvghZoNYOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cumberland Town Council took several routine actions at its Feb. 24 meeting, adopting a proclamation and approving municipal contracts and appointments.

Minutes and scheduling: The council unanimously approved the minutes from its Feb. 10 meeting. Later the council moved its May meetings: the May 12 council meeting was rescheduled to May 5, and the May 26 meeting was moved to May 27 to accommodate travel and the Memorial Day holiday.

Arbor Day proclamation: The council unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring April as Arbor Day in Cumberland and heard from the Lands and Conservation Commission about ongoing orchard and tree‑planting activities. The commission reported over 50 trees planted in the first orchard event, later giveaways of roughly 200 saplings, and another 300 trees on order for this year.

Equipment lease (golf carts): The council authorized the town manager to execute a five‑year lease with Huntington National Bank to replace the municipal golf‑cart fleet. The approved lease covers 65 electric EZ‑GO golf carts, five EZ‑GO utility vehicles, and 25 GPS screens. Town staff said the annual lease payment is approximately $158,000 and that projected golf‑course revenues will cover the payment; the council noted the GPS screens can also present sponsor messaging. The motion passed unanimously.

Appointment: The council appointed Councilor Bailey Douglas as the town‑council liaison to the Cumberland‑North Yarmouth Joint Standing Committee; the motion passed unanimously.

Public comment highlights: During the public‑comment portion several residents raised separate topics. One speaker urged the town’s decision to stop using artificial turf infill, citing health concerns about crumb rubber. Other residents urged fiscal caution for upcoming budgets and asked the council to prioritize commercial tax base preservation when evaluating large residential rezonings. Several speakers offered condolences for recent community deaths.

Ending: All agenda motions recorded at the Feb. 24 meeting passed unanimously as recorded in the meeting transcript; the council did not record individual vote counts in the public minutes for these items.","At its Feb. 24 meeting the Cumberland Town Council approved an Arbor Day proclamation, authorized a five‑year lease for 65 EZ Go electric golf carts and related equipment, appointed a council liaison to a joint committee with North Yarmouth, and moved two May meeting dates. The minutes from Feb. 10 were also approved.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305329,"Prince Memorial Library unveils 3‑year strategic plan after 1,000‑response community survey",796,6655000,7451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2448922-fa8231d8f836a948f9534cf362be4b05&start=6655&end=7451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2448922-fa8231d8f836a948f9534cf362be4b05/thumbnail_6655000.jpg","/articles/6305329/Maine/Prince-Memorial-Library-unveils-3year-strategic-plan-after-1000response-community-survey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305329-8fa95e94a95346a63c2558b670117589/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160953&Signature=Ds8-qU-7BLSwPk~cyDJcnn-4t5Yl-8kRlsP4GUHmP26~VZ6E-6bESrPHtrOnZD1Zm9bS0UnuViXkgFC~2jQGJtLmZRDY8ct0al9nZkMIwPnmJbcic5neOb2nZwDUkS8Yk1po7hmNO80tBgUvjjEq5hHZ7ZO~nwlXj9-WAOxnQMhu82v7K8X-sDDSIIDbVFte4ApI8Mo2UrQD6HwXAT1elm8xRq-X4EKGlu0GsGuawSe3QWQmWsX9orVKLg4585ctOagh07epSafI1l7aUt2YB~g7T-n2WMaEzbUBlhKeifyJyWJnNQqGF9OhP4SYj4dMP6SvxhdOVBMT39JAgafw8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stacy Mazer, director of the Prince Memorial Library, presented a draft three‑year strategic plan to the Cumberland Town Council on Feb. 24, reporting roughly 1,000 community survey responses and multiple listening sessions used to shape the document.

The plan frames a vision of the library as a place that champions environmental, economic and social responsibility while fostering community connection and curiosity. Mazer said the process began in August 2024 with a resident‑staff advisory team and closed the community survey in November after receiving approximately 1,000 responses.

Four strategic priorities guide the plan: (1) flexible spaces — balancing busy programming with quieter areas and evaluating possible building changes; (2) environmental sustainability — both building improvements and community education; (3) municipal and community partnerships — expanding outreach beyond library walls and coordinating with local committees such as the Orchard and Environmental Sustainability committees; and (4) learning and discovery — strengthening collections and neutral civic programming.

Mazer described specific, early actions: forming staff teams to develop concrete activities from the plan’s recommendations, exploring the library’s role as a potential warming center in coordination with town emergency management, and expanding cross‑generational programming such as the recent Puzzlepalooza event. \"We want to make sure our community sees us as a trusted and responsive organization,\" Mazer told the council.

Councilors praised the depth of the survey and suggested the library form a small working group to translate the plan into an actionable facilities and funding timeline should the advisory group recommend an expansion. Mazer said the plan is intended to be a living document and staff will continue to refine priorities with community input.

Ending: The council received the plan and encouraged follow‑up work to translate strategic priorities into implementation steps; the library will begin internal team work and community outreach to move from strategy to action.","New library director Stacy Mazer presented a three‑year strategic plan developed after about 1,000 survey responses and listening sessions; priorities include flexible spaces, sustainability, municipal partnerships, and programming to reduce isolation.","actionData","errors"]

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