Charley DiAdamo

26 posts

Charley DiAdamo is an undergraduate student at Colby College in Waterville, majoring in American Studies with minors in Creative Writing and Philosophy. She reports on Waterville for Monitor Local, an initiative of The Maine Monitor, and hopes to pursue a career in journalism after graduation.

Contact Charley via email with questions, concerns or story ideas: charMEMONley themainemonitor org

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Waterville City Council receives investment update; cemetery fund posts 11.2 percent annual return

The city’s investment manager briefed officials on nearly $2 million in undesignated funds and the endowment for Pine Grove Cemetery maintenance.

ByCharley DiAdamo

September 30, 2026

Waterville community support event expands as demand for services grows

The 4th Annual Community Collaborate Support & Education Event on Tuesday to connect residents with housing, health, recovery and other essential services.

ByCharley DiAdamo

September 11, 2026

rendering of the lockwood mills redevelopment project

Second phase of Lockwood Mills redevelopment to add 50 affordable housing units in Waterville

North River Co. plans to convert a second historic mill building, expanding on earlier work that created 65 units now managed by the Waterville Housing Authority.

ByCharley DiAdamo

September 2, 2026

buildings line both sides of a street in downtown waterville.

Waterville to form working group to tackle plan for pedestrian and cyclist safety, transit and parking

City officials want the committee to identify danger spots, test new approaches and guide long‑term planning to improve travel safety.

ByCharley DiAdamo

August 21, 2026

a woman speaks while standing at a podium during a public comment period.

Waterville City Council adopts draft ordinance barring city employees from assisting ICE in immigration enforcement

Councilors debated a proposal to exempt police from the restrictions and discussed warnings about potential federal funding losses before approving the measure.

ByCharley DiAdamo

May 22, 2026

Proposed Head of Falls project would add 63 units, major investment to downtown Waterville

City seeks federal funding for $32 million mixed‑use development that includes housing and new commercial space.

ByCharley DiAdamo

May 15, 2026

a group of four individuals pose for a photo.

Statewide assembly to discuss Maine education priorities, inform future policymakers

USM and the Maine Education Policy Research Institute are seeking four volunteers from each county for the June event. The deadline to sign up is May 10.

ByCharley DiAdamo

May 1, 2026