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On April 6, 2026, WMMH presented a concept plan to build 50 units of workforce housing on a 20-acre parcel donated by Weyerhaeuser. It is located on Route 27 north of the Sugarloaf Access Road in Carrabassett Valley. The project will be built over time as funding becomes available. It includes two 12 unit apartment […]

At the March 18, 2026, Town Meeting, Voters overwhelming approved two warrant articles that will help WMMH move forward on a planned workforce housing development on Bigelow Hill. The first was a zoning amendment that increased the allowable density on the lot donated to WMMH by Weyerhaeuser. The second was an appropriation of $140,000 from […]

We are very pleased to announce that WMMH recently signed a purchase and sale agreement with Weyerhaeuser, Inc., for approximately 20 acres of property for the construction of workforce housing. The land is located on the left, heading towards Eustis just beyond Caribou Pond Road. Finding suitable land has been WMMH greatest challenge. We appreciate […]

We recently learned that WMMH has been awarded $1.5 million to build 12 units of workforce housing. A very special thank you to Senator Susan Collins and Staff for all the help they provided during the application and award process. We would also like to thank Senator King for his support.

Carrabassett Vally Voters approved a contract zoning ordinance at their March 13th Town Meeting. This ordinance gives an organization like WMMH an opportunity to submit a plan for development that may not meet all the requirements of a particular zone such as density. If the developer can show a public purpose and compatibility with the […]

WMMH is pleased to announce that we have received a 3-year grant from the Betterment Fund of $71,250 to support operations. The Betterment Fund was created for charitable purposes by the will of the late William Bingham, 2nd, a resident of Bethel, Maine, who died in 1955. This grant gives us the capacity to pursue projects […]