Article: Ellsworth board OKs development Acadia Crossing project in Myrick Street triangle approved by planners

ELLSWORTH - A major retail development in the Myrick Street triangle cleared its final local hurdle Wednesday night when the city's planning board gave final approval to the project.

Pending additional state and federal approvals, W/S Development Associates of Chestnut Hill, Mass., could break ground on the project next spring. The Acadia Crossing project calls for nearly 500,000 square feet of retail space off Myrick Street, consisting of 26 commercial units, including a 200,000-square-foot anchor store.

The large anchor store is widely believed to be a Wal-Mart Supercenter, and opponents of the project made several references to the retailer during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

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