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Norridgewock Votes on Shoe Factory Future | Bangor News
Norridgewock voters face a pivotal decision this Monday: should the town take ownership of the massive, shuttered New Balance shoe factory? Spanning 170,000 sq ft across 7 acres, the property could become a catalyst for economic revival. Local food giant Maine Grains is eyeing 50,000 sq ft to house its $1M+ German manufacturing tech, possibly for just $1 — a deal that could unlock major growth. Plans also include relocating town offices and building a new library, with private sections taxed normally while town-owned areas stay off the tax rolls. Town officials argue municipal ownership…
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