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Friday, January 31, 2014
Volume 10 • Issue No. 5
Town of Wells is Certified Business-Friendly AUGUSTA Governor Paul R. LePage and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) recently approved the Town of Wells as Maine’s newest “Certified Business-Friendly Community.” Wells joins 25 other Maine cities and towns that have earned “Certified BusinessFriendly” status. Qualifying for the certification requires that a town achieve a heightened level of distinction in its regular dealings with job creators, including such things as first-rate customer-service, effective business collaboration, efficient and affordable licensing and permitting, and active public input.
The town of Wells recently joined 25 other cities in Maine as “Certified Business-Friendly.” (Photo by Keeley Lambert)
“The Town of Wells deserves hearty congratulations for its achievement,” said Governor LePage. “This certifi-
cation is a direct result of the Town’s dedication to maintaining a strong economic base and a willingness to work closely
Kittery Land Trust Continues Preservation of Historic Property KITTERY Kittery Land Trust (KLT) is thrilled to announce the closing on its purchase of a conservation easement at Rustlewood Farm, permanently protecting 300 acres of environmentally
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rich fields and forest that straddle Kittery and Eliot. The successful completion of the three-year community effort to preserve this historic property ensures that its important soils will continued to be farmed by the Johnson family and will be available for farming by future generations. As the last dairy farm in Kittery, Rustlewood maintains an important link to the region’s agricultural past and now provides an on-going opportunity to grow food locally. The easement enhances efforts to protect the water quality of Spruce Creek and the York River. In addition, it safeguards vital habitat for waterfowl and wildlife, including the endangered New England cottontail rabbit. The fields of Rustlewood Farm, stretching out along both sides of Route 101, have long been prized for their scenic beauty. The recent closing makes certain that these fields will remain open vistas and will offer a place for the public to get outside and enjoy recre-
ational activities like walking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Rustlewood Farm easement allows and encourages the current and future landowners to continue working this fertile land as an agricultural enterprise. After today, the Johnson family will still own and farm the land of Rustlewood, however, they have given up the rights of development. This restriction will remain in effect no matter who owns the land in the future. KLT hopes that this agriculturally rich soil will continue to be farmed for many generations to come. This conservation project would not have happened without the time, effort, and funds of many, many supporters. KLT is grateful to all those who helped turn this vision into a reality. KLT would first like to thank the Johnson family for choosing to conserve their land, thereby creating an invaluable legacy for our community. They want to acknowledge the
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with DECD to earn this recognition. This determination and partnership sets an example for other municipalities to become better partners with business by removing unnecessary road blocks leading to a more attractive climate for private investment and job creation. This commitment helps make Maine a more competitive and business-friendly state.” The “Certified BusinessFriendly Community” program, administered by DECD, encourages Maine municipalities to take a critical look at all areas of their business attraction strategy and examine ways the community interacts with businesses to promote new private investment. The Town of
Wells received its award based on some of the following factors: Significant investment in public infrastructure improvement projects Creation of a Transportation District as part of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan Strong and productive collaboration with the local Chamber of Commerce and the regional planning commission. Proactive approach to business through the utilization of an Ordinance Review Committee and Staff Review Committee “DECD was very supportive in helping us fashion a sucSee WELLS page 6...
Kennebunkport Parks and Rec Awarded for Tennis Program
Brian Mayor, Maine Tennis Association president (left) presents the Recreation Department of the Year award to Carol Cook (right), Kennebunk director of Parks and Recreation. (courtesy photo)
KENNEBUNKPORT Carol Cook, Kennebunkport director of Parks and Recreation, was on hand Jan. 25 to receive the Recreation Department of the Year award from the Maine Tennis Association. The event was held in Portland at The Racquet and Fitness Center. The recognition was due to the overwhelming success of Kennebunkport’s youth tennis
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program last summer. According to Cook, the program had fizzled out in recent years to the point of nonexistence in 2012. Then, an incredible group of talented volunteers, spearheaded by Steve and Jen Cutone, got together to spark the resurgence. Approximately 45 youth, aged five to 13, were able to reSee TENNIS page 8...
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