Hi Folks,
I have been asked to post the following information about an important meeting to be held in Bridgton tomorrow. The meeting could have significant impact regarding the town's bid to host an new venue for the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, currently located in Portland, Maine.
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! This has led to a larger conference room being scheduled for the event. THE MORE PEOPLE WHO CAN ATTEND, THE STRONGER THE MESSAGE!!!Here is a copy of the meeting announcement:The Town of Bridgton Office of Economic & Community Development
requests your participation in a
Strategic Phase I Forum“Broad Range Action
for the
Narrow Gauge Railroad”
Monday, August 8th
2:30PM – 4:00PM
Bridgton Town Office, BOS Room
The Directors of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad are at a critical decision-making milestone regarding the proposed relocation of the MNGRR Museum & Restoration/Preservation Yard. Bridgton has been officially notified that we are one of the finalist communities under consideration. Now is the time to join our civic, community, commercial & organizational resources together in our bid to successfully bring the Historic Narrow Gauge Railroad back home to Bridgton, Maine!
We propose a two-phase Forum process; Phase I Forum will provide the core local civic & organizational groups proper opportunity to communicate their perspective, position and level of commitment to the Narrow Gauge Railroad relocating in Bridgton. Phase II Forum will provide local property owners on or along the proposed railway right-of-way to communicate their perspective, position and interest in the Narrow Gauge Railroad line operating in Bridgton.
Both Forums are open to the general public and there will be a Public Comment Period provided at each Forum.
Invited Participants
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Return of the Rails, Inc.
Bridgton Board of Selectmen
Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Bridgton Historical Society
Bridgton Community Development Committee
Bridgton Economic Development Corporation
Bridgton Comprehensive Plan Committee
For additional information & detail please contact Alan S. Manoian, Director of Economic & Community Development, Town of Bridgton, ME at 207.647.8786 or ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org or Bridgton Office of Economic & Community Development on FACEBOOK.
Here is a copy of the meeting agenda:Broad Range Action
for the
Narrow Gauge Railroad
AGENDA
Monday, August 8th
2:30PM – 4:00PM- Welcoming Remarks
(Town Manager)
- Review of Request for Proposal (RFP) &
Bridgton Response to Proposal
(Dir. of Economic & Community Development)
- Status of Community Selection Process
(Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Representative)
- Open Forum for Comment & Discussion
- Direction/Consensus on Next Steps
- Closing Remarks
(Town Manager)
If you have any questions about attending, please contact the town as indicated at the bottom of the announcement document.
If you require additional information about the proposals to be discussed, copies of the Maine Narrow Gauge Request For Proposal and Bridgton's RFP Response may be found on the Return of the Rails website located here:
http://www.returnoftherails.com/Sincerely,
Glenn Christensen