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Skowhegan Board Again Denies Law Firm's TIF Grant Over 'Goal Posts' Fight
The board voted 3-2 against a $13,000 grant to fix a storm-damaged wall, and the firm's president called the decision unethical.
Maine Business Wire reported on Merrill, Hyde, Fortier & Youney on October 5, 2026.
October 5, 2026
Only three members were present in early April when the board first turned down the same request from the law firm Merrill, Hyde, Fortier & Youney at 95 Water St. The town's Downtown TIF Advisory Committee had recommended approval, and Nelson acknowledged the request met the existing criteria.

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The board voted 3-2 against a $13,000 grant to fix a storm-damaged wall, and the firm's president called the decision unethical.