Less than a year after it was launched, the Lincolnville Community redevelopment Agency’s (LCRA) first major initiative is already paying divi-
dends in the community. Called Fix-It-Up the grant program helps homeowners make needed improvements on their homes.
Earlier this spring, 64-year-old Lincolnville resident Willie Brown was the grant program’s first recipient when repairs were made to his Twine Street house. Fix-It-Up provides up to $7,000 to homeowners who qualify for emergency repairs services for sub-standard housing. The program is administered by the St. Johns Housing Partnership, which handles eligibility reviews and construction services.