FRYEBURG, Maine — Representatives from Portland, Maine-based Avesta Housing elaborated on their plans for the former C.A. Snow School property at last Thursday’s selectmen's meeting, which may or may not preserve the school building depending on its historical significance.
Avesta CEO and President Dana Totman and Development Officer Catherine Elliott of Avesta of Portland, Maine, also answered a litany of questions from residents and selectmen at the May 23 meeting held at the American Legion.
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