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The Hallowell City Council and residents are now in a position to advise and influence the future sale of the Stevens School Complex in Hallowell, Maine. The Stevens/Reed Center Blog allows participants to weigh in on how Hallowell's Comprehensive Plan will provide the city and its residents with input and perhaps influence future uses of the property.
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- Map View of the Steven School Campus
- HEADLINES: Possible Outcomes
- First Things First
- Your Vote
- City of Hallowell Revised Code of Ordinances 1997
- Hallowell Map - Map of Hallowell, ME
- Introduction
- Other Questions or Concerns
- Who benefits!
- Stevens School and the Creative Economy
- Business Development at Stevens School Complex
- Stevens School and Hallowell's Comprehensive Plan
- Stevens School and Open Space
- Stevens School and Affordable Housing
- Administrative Office at the Reed Center for RSU # 2
- How will development impact existing neighborhoods?
- Tax Consequences and Environmental Issues
- Negotiating Conditions with State of Maine
- Suggested Uses for the Stevens School Complex
- Purchasing the Stevens School Complex
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Stevens School -- Smaller Upper Field
On the Stevens School property there are two fields that are located on the upper campus. The fields are somewhat isolated and positioned on top of the hill on the left side of the property as you view the Stevens campus from Winthrop Street. There is a chained access road behind the building that houses the Maine Human Rights Commission. The larger field has been hayed over the years and there is no tree growth. The smaller field has not been maintained. As you view the slideshow, you will see the trees that are beginning to fill in the smaller field. The third field on the Stevens Campus is located behind the Reed Center. This field can also be viewed from Pleasant Street.
Stevens School: Suggested Uses
This slideshow presents ideas for potential uses of the Stevens School and Reed Center properties. Explanation of each use can be found upon the POST: HEADLINES: Possible Outcomes.
Map 6 Lot 27
Reed Center Property on a Sunny Day!
Stevens School Buildings
Winter Views
Stevens School Land
The Upper Field
Welcome to the Stevens School/Reed Center Blog
Greetings from Pleasant Street!
Recent postings to The Stevens School Blog present information from the Stevens School Re-Use Analysis Report. The postings provide you with environmental issues, the three re-use options considered by the Committee, and the Committee's final recommendations. A key phrase used in this report identifies the standard for re-use as being "the highest and best use." This statement leads me to a firm belief that as Hallowell residents we must step up and become the Stevens School stewards. Through our stewardship, we can transform the Stevens School property to its highest and best use. I am convinced that we can do this. However, as residents, we need to step up and become visible and vocal to ensure that the Stevens School property will become a destination for Hallowell residents and others -- a destination that benefits our community and ensures positive results for our residents.
The purpose of the blog is to encourage open discussion and to reduce any misconceptions regarding the development of this property.
You are encouraged to vote and to share your concerns.
Stephen D. Thompson
Recent postings to The Stevens School Blog present information from the Stevens School Re-Use Analysis Report. The postings provide you with environmental issues, the three re-use options considered by the Committee, and the Committee's final recommendations. A key phrase used in this report identifies the standard for re-use as being "the highest and best use." This statement leads me to a firm belief that as Hallowell residents we must step up and become the Stevens School stewards. Through our stewardship, we can transform the Stevens School property to its highest and best use. I am convinced that we can do this. However, as residents, we need to step up and become visible and vocal to ensure that the Stevens School property will become a destination for Hallowell residents and others -- a destination that benefits our community and ensures positive results for our residents.
The purpose of the blog is to encourage open discussion and to reduce any misconceptions regarding the development of this property.
You are encouraged to vote and to share your concerns.
Stephen D. Thompson
Hallowell Ward I 1880 Map
Stevens School location 1880
Stevens School Aerial View 1996
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- Executive Summary Environmental Issues
- Hearing on LD 1098
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- Introduction
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- Map View of Stevens School Campus
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- Related Blogs
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- Stevens School Committee Meeting
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- Stevens School Committee Revitalized by Mayor Warren
- Stevens School Final Recommendations
- Stevens School Partnerships: State of Maine - City of Hallowell -- RSU # 2 - Developers
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- Text from Comprehensive Plan DRAFT
- Text of LD 905 Final Copy
- The Fifteen Goals for the Stevens School Property identified by the Comprehensive Plan
- Three Options Considered
- Traffic Density and Streets Sidewalks
- Who Benefits
- Your Vote.
Would you consider selling the entire Stevens School property to a developer without restrictions (except for re-use guidelines) "the highest and best use" of the property?
Should the City of Hallowell Purchase the Stevens School Property?
Should the Hallowell City Council sponsor blogs that pertain to committee work and issues facing the City of Hallowell?
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About Me
- Stephen Thompson
- In 1988 I was diagnosed with 4th stage lymphoma. After a major operation that took four hours, I recovered and then started my first chemotherapy treatment. While I was receiving my chemo, Nona, my wife, overheard three women talking about their attendance at a local HOPE Group in Portland. She spoke with the three women and as a result we started to attend H.O.P.E. Groups guided by Kenneth H. Hamilton, MD. The HOPE Groups and Ken's guided imageries played a major role in my healing and how I viewed life. We were friends with Ken until he passed away in 2022. A week before his death he challenged me to move his work further into the 21st century. I accepted the challenge!
REED NATURE CENTER OPENS WITH DEDICATION CEREMONY --
ReplyDeleteFormer Governor John H. Reed, his family, state government representatives, and Hallowell's mayor and city council attended a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, July 18, 2011. The former Stevens School Gymnasium will serve two functions. It will house Nature Center staff responsible for the 35 acres of land that have been set aside for community garderns and walking paths for all to enjoy. In addition, the gymnasium has been transformed into a performance center for educational programs and the performing arts.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS TO BE RAZED
ReplyDeleteWith permits in hand, ABC Development Corporation will begin demolition of four buildings at the Stevens School Complex to make way for a nursing home.
HALLOWELL ACADEMY CELEBRATES ITS FIRST GRADUATION --
ReplyDeleteFive years afters its inception, the Hallowell Academy for Creativity and Performing Arts graduated its first class. The Academy serves as Maine's Charter School for the Performing Arts and offers certificate programs for adults.
MARTHA BALLARD BIRTHING CENTER CELEBRATES FIFTH YEAR --
ReplyDeleteStaff and clients gathered on Sunday August 17 to celebrate the fifth year of services rendered by the Ballard Birthing Center. The Center is affiliated with the Stevens School Family Medical Clinic.
CHILD CARE RETURNS TO THE STEVENS SCHOOL --
ReplyDeleteThe Snoopy School was the last child care program offered at the Stevens School. In the late 60's, the Stevens School offered child care through its home economics program. Today, Creative Play organized by the Hallowell Child Care Collaborative opened its doors to offer child care services to Hallowell families.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE REED NATURE CENTER --
ReplyDeleteStan Winship, director of the Reed Nature Center, announced the fall offering of after school programs serving middle school students.
HALLOWELL ACADEMY TO OFFER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS --
ReplyDeleteMelissa Jacobs, Creative Director at Hallowell Academy, announced after school programs for high school students in the areas of Storyboarding, Digital Photography, Stage Performance, and Script Writing.
WELLNESS CENTER PLANS UNVEILED --
ReplyDeleteThe Hallowell Wellness Cooperative unveiled plans today to establish a Wellness Center at the Stevens School. The Wellness Center will provide exercise programs, educational programs, and discussions groups focusing on wellness and healthy living.
THE RIVERVIEW HILL TOP CAFE OPENS --
ReplyDeleteThe Riverview Hill Top Diner opens today. With a view of the Kennebec River, patrons will enjoy early morning breakfasts and lunch to 2:00 pm. Wi-Fi will be available for guests. From 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm will serve specialty coffees and teas with dessert.
SPECIALS PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR SENIOR CITIZENS --
ReplyDeleteThe Planning Comittee of the Stevens School Cooperative is working to create programming for senior citizens. In collaboration with the Hallowell Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, the organizations at the Stevens School and other community based organization, the planning committee will schedule educational programs and events.
HALLOWELL ORGANIC GARDENERS COOPERATIVE SEEKS MEMBERS --
ReplyDeleteThe newly formed Hallowell Organic Gardeners Cooperative seeks members to raise vegetable and flower gardens at the Reed Nature Center. Three acres have been set aside for gardens.
COURTESY VAN TO DOWNTOWN HALLOWELL --
ReplyDeleteHallowell Academy and the Stevens School Cooperative announced today that a courtesy van will shuttle students and others between the Stevens School and downtown. The shuttle van will operate on the hour beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the last ride from downtown at 5:30 p.m.
INN WITH SMALL CONFERENCE CENTER PLANNED FOR THE STEVENS SCHOOL.
ReplyDeleteA 30-Room inn and Conference Center is being planned for the Stevens School Complex. Kennebec Builders, Inc. announced today that work will begin on the hotel and conference center in the spring of 2011. The hotel and conference center will work with local restaurants and businesses to cater food and other related services.
CONCERT FOR THE HALLOWELL FOOD BANK SCHEDULED --
ReplyDeleteA concert featuring local musicians, and students from Halldale High School and the Hallowell Academy will be held on October 18th at the Performance Hall at the Reed Nature Center. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $7.00 for students. After expenses, all proceeds will be donated to the Hallowell Food Bank.
TEN AFFORDABLE HOUSES DESIGNED FOR THE STEVENS SCHOOL COMPLEX --
ReplyDeleteTen affordable houses will be built on the Stevens School complex. Positioned above existing buildings, ten homes with small footprints will be built. Through a RFP process, the Hallowell City Council will work with local contractors to bring the affordable building concept to a reality.