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Linda LaCroix

Community Development Director

(207) 647-8786 (main)
(207) 803-9956 (direct)
(207) 595-3560 (mobile)
llacroix@bridgtonmaine.org

Courtney Kemp

Administrative Assistant

(207) 647-8786 (main)
(207) 803-9960 (direct)

Monthly Department Reports

Our Partners

Bridgton participates in, collaborates with, and learns from a wider community of planning and community development organizations, both locally and nationwide. Here are a few of our favorites:

Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG)

American Planning Association (APA)

APA (Northern New England Chapter)

Cyburbia Urban Planning Community #theplannerlife

Bridgton Economic Development Corporation

Bridgton Community Center

Greater Bridgton Region Chamber of Commerce

Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

Opportunity Alliance

US Small Business Administration

Western Maine Economic Development Council

Comprehensive Plan

In 2014, Bridgton voters adopted a Comprehensive Plan for the town, around which much of the current Community Development Department work is focused. You can view the Comprehensive Plan here.

Main Street Streetscape Project – History / Phase I

The early stages of this project were documented on a blog available here.

Phase I of the project was completed on November 10, 2016.  Phase II is now underway.

About Bridgton Community Development

The Bridgton Community Development Department oversees and directs all planning and development activities.

Community Development

“A process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems”  ~United Nations

BRIDGTON ECONOMIC AND MARKET ANALYSIS

Economic and Market Analysis Summary click here.

Economic and Market Analysis Full Report click here.

New grant announced by Governor Mills for small employers.

Application period starts Friday, Aug. 21 and ends on Sept. 9, 2020.

Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program_FINAL 8-2020

Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program Summary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) v20Aug2020c

UPPER MAIN STREET PARKING LOT PROJECT

Streetscape Projects

Main Street Streetscape Project Focus Areas

Main Street Streetscape Project – Phase II

Renovation and improvements to the upper portion of Main Street from Pondicherry Square to the Monument.

Main Street Project Planning

Main Street Project Updates

Lower Main Street Reconstruction Project

Reconstruction, renovation, and improvements to the lower portion of Main Street from Pondicherry Square to Cross Street.

Lower Main Street Streetscape Design Drawings – September 12, 2018

Lower Main Street Reconstruction Presentation – Selectboard Workshop October 24, 2018

Lower Main Street Reconstruction Presentation – Selectboard Workshop October 10, 2018

Lower Main Street Reconstruction Presentation – Selectboard Meeting August 28, 2018

Street Light Details

Diagrams: Lamp Post, Brackets, and Luminaire

Bridgton Celebrates! Main Street Ribbon Cutting and Concert

MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE – RENY’S ROADWAY WIDTH EXHIBIT

Updated design drawing of the portion of roadway near Reny’s (Focus Area 3).  Existing road widths, curbing, striping, and sidewalks are show in red; proposed show in black.

Streetscape Focus Area 2

Streetscape Focus Area 3

Streetscape Focus Area 4

Lower Main & Green St Before

Lower Main & Green St Sketch

Lower Main & Green St After

Lower Main & Forest Ave Before

Lower Main & Forest Ave Sketch

Lower Main & Forest Ave After

Solid Top Acorn Luminaire