10/9/2007: MMA Board's decision to
purchase Abbott House opposed by Castine's town gov't,
many of its citizens, and two community actions
groups. Bangor Daily
News.
10/7/2007: Castine's battle with MMA
Board of Trustees detailed in Boston Globe article.
10/4/2007: Castine
Selectmen vote 3-0 on October 1 to authorize their
attorney to “immediately…initiate declaratory judgment
or other appropriate legal actions” against the Maine
Maritime Academy. Read the whole article in
the Castine
Patriot.
10/1/2007: Castine Citizens Action Group formed to promote
cooperation with MMA and to protect Castine’s heritage.
Announces full support for Selectmen. Click links below to
view PDFs.
9/27/2007: Baldacci email to
concerned Castine citizens dodges issue.
9/27/2007: Castine polarized by MMA
decision to buy Abbott House, says Town Manager. Read
the article in the Bangor Daily
News.
9/27/2007: Town of Castine and MMA on
collision course. Read the article in the
Ellsworth
American.
MMA Strategic Plan Measurable Objective
4D refers to initiating "new student housing." Is this
the possible fate of the Pulliam property? (Click to go
to document and scroll to Objective 4D)
9/21/2007: Town of Castine sends letter to MMA stating that
any use of Pulliam property by MMA is in violation of
zoning. Click link to view PDF. Town letter to MMA
9/20/2007: Letter from Attorney Vaniotis to Castine Town
Manager stating "use of the property for school-related
function would not be permitted." Click link to view
PDF. Attorney Letter
09-20-07
8/6/2006: Academy to add 150 new beds,
according to MMA's President Len Tyler.
Mainetoday.com
