Another exciting rejuvenation project involves an old power plant called Mason Station. The town owns a lot of land around the plant, so there’s a lot of potential there. Due to the town’s legacy in the energy production industry, much of the power distribution network is still in Wiscasset. This would make it ideal for new clean energy production, storage, and an off-shore wind farm interconnection site. PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS Wiscasset benefits fromwonderful people committed and engaged in the town’s planning and development processes. The Town’s Comprehensive Plan Committee is in the process of updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The Town has a Climate Action Team working on a Community Resilience Partnership Grant. The Town’s Waterfront Committee is developing plans to improve the Recreational Pier at the Waterfront to enhance the visitor boater experience and to build a Riverwalk connecting the Creamery Pier with the Waterfront Piers. Wiscasset is located on the banks of the Sheepscot River which provides the waterfront access to a deepwater port. The Town just created an Ad Hoc Economic Development Advisory Committee to work with the new Economic Development Director on a new Economic Development Plan. The Town works closely with the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce and Wiscasset Creative Alliance to help support and promote small businesses and the community. The Chamber and the Alliance host several events throughout the year, including Art Walk, Schooner Fest, Homes on Tour, and Holiday Marketfest. This June, the Town will be hosting its first annual Worm Fest. According to National Geographic, Wiscasset is the Worm Capital of the World. 229 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03 WISCASSET, ME
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