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Skowhegan approves $100,000 in downtown TIF support for Masonic Hall and CSN Press
Summary
The Skowhegan Select Board approved two downtown TIF awards—up to $50,000 for the Masonic Hall and up to $50,000 for CSN Press/Bookish at 14 Madison Ave—aimed at getting first-floor spaces code-compliant and supporting new downtown businesses. Both awards will be reimbursed on invoice and are subject to TIF advisory committee review and standard documentation.
The Skowhegan Select Board voted Nov. 25 to allocate up to $50,000 to the Masonic Hall renovation and up to $50,000 to CSN Press/Bookish under the downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program, aiming to bring ground-floor space back into active community and commercial use.
Chris Clark, representing Somerset Masonic Lodge No. 34, told the board the lodge’s project focuses on “fire and code compliance for the first floor” so the space can host community events and limited commercial activity. Clark outlined required work including emergency push bars on front doors, lighted exit signs, a rear emergency egress and minor kitchen upgrades, and said the quoted project total was $40,009.73. The board’s TIF advisory committee had reviewed the application and voted to recommend the award. Select Board Member Amber…
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