Jay

The deal to acquire a construction and demolition disposal site and wastewater treatment facility is a milestone for the development of a “hub and spoke” model for waste services.

Franklin Savings Bank, which operates eight branches in Maine, has promoted Derek Hayes to executive vice president chief lending officer.

Franklin Savings Bank, which operates eight branches in Maine, has promoted Mariah Labbe to consumer loan officer at the bank’s Jay branch.

The grants will go to Treeline Inc. in Chester, Godfrey Forest Products LLC in Jay and Tanbark Molded Fiber Products in Saco.

Development of the former mill, which had an industrial explosion in 2020 and closed last year, will focus on businesses looking to be near forest resources. About 1 million square feet of industrial space will be available.

The Androscoggin Mill closed last year after a tumultuous recent history that included a devastating explosion and a series of layoffs.

Meg Loubier will primarily serve the commercial lending needs of customers in Somerset and Kennebec counties.

Pixelle had announced in September 2022 that the mill would close in April, citing economic forces that made operations unsustainable. About 230 employees will be affected by the closure.

The mill has endured significant business and financial challenges, compounded by the 2020 rupture of one of its pulp digesters and catastrophic damage.

The grants go to all 16 counties and represent a broad cross-section of projects, such as protecting historic downtowns from rising sea levels, addressing public health risks from rising temperatures, and installing electric vehicle chargers and solar power arrays.