Award for Harpswell seniors

In 2022, the Mitchell Field Committee conducted a survey of more than 500 residents, which found that more than 55% were in favor of repairing and repurposing the administration building. The town commissioned the Midcoast Council of Governments to review the evidence and produce recommendations for the future of the building. After confirming that the building is structurally sound, the organization conducted a series of interviews and workshops. Finding a high level of support, it recommended inviting nonprofits to submit proposals to repurpose the building.

Upon reading last month's story about the proposed fire station (OBIFD presses town to reexamine need for central station," Page 1), I became curious as to why the town Fire and Rescue Planning Committee had shown "stiff opposition" to an alternative proposal from the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department.