PCEDC receives $500,000 brownfields grant

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 brownfields assessment grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These grants are vital to the economic and environmental revitalization of Piscataquis County. By transforming underutilized sites into productive assets, the grants stimulate local economies, create jobs and enhance community well-being.

A notable example is the redevelopment of the historic Mayo Mill in Dover-Foxcroft. After the mill’s closure in 2007, the property was left with environmental concerns that hindered its reuse. With funding from the EPA Brownfields Program, the site underwent environmental assessments and cleanup. Today, the revitalized Mayo Mill features 22 market-rate apartments, office spaces, as well as an inn and cafe, contributing to the area’s economic growth and returning the property to the tax rolls. 

The success of the Mayo Mill project underscores the importance of EPA Brownfields Assessment Grants in facilitating the transformation of contaminated sites into valuable community assets in Piscataquis County. PCEDC wishes to thank the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and looks forward to continuing this work in Piscataquis County.