A New Beginning
Partner with us to transform the historic paper mill site into a vibrant mixed-use development. Discover how this redevelopment will support new businesses, create jobs, public spaces, and drive the regional economy
once again.
Putting East Mill
back to work
The Mill in East Millinocket stands as a testament to our community’s strength and resilience. For decades, it was a source of livelihood and pride, shaping the lives of countless families. Now, as we work to reshape the use of the structures and spaces, we honor its legacy by working with the community to envision a future filled with opportunity and growth.
Revitalization
Beginning with thoughtful development and responsible stewardship
East Millinocket is committed to clearing the site of all perceived or real environmental concerns to support existing users investing in the spaces at the Mill site and reduce barriers for new partners to come forward. This commitment is evidenced by the Town of East Millinocket pursuing federal and state Brownfields environmental assessment and cleanup funding. The completion of this important brownfields work is vital in preparing for future reuse and investments in the East Mill site.
Brownfields Assessment
In 2021* East Millinocket was awarded a $500,000 brownfields assessment grant from US EPA Region 1 to assess and characterize all percieved and known environmental hazards in the buildings and soil. This work has been predominately completed, with some sections of the campus still requiring further assessment and testing to understand the full scope of impacts.
Brownfields Cleanup
In 2025 East Millinocket was awarded a $4M site specific cleanup grant award from US EPA Region 1 for the partial cleanup of a large section of the campus, including areas which are well positioned for reuse through expansion of existing users and new mixed use construction. Cleanup work will be ongoing through 2026 with reuse planning and partnership development with new site users happening concurrently, to ensure all final abatement strategies are aligned with future site needs.
Highlights
The benefits of redevelopment for
East Millinocket
The redevelopment of the former paper mill site will ignite economic growth, signaling to developers and industrial users across New England the regional economy is ready to support their growth and investment needs. By revitalizing this existing infrastructure and reactivating this hub, we enhance the quality of life for all regional residents.
Community Focused
Through a thoughtful bottom-up redevelopment visioning process, bringing together local residents, business owners, and community groups we will ensure the future of the site is aligned with the future growth needs, economic and social growth goals of the region.
Economic Growth
With leadership from the East Millinocket Industrial Board, and partnership with regional and state wide develpment professionals we will be able to work with private sector entrepreneurs, develpoers and investors to leverage all available public finance tools and incentives to reduce capital expenditure needs, expedite timelines, and increase project viability.
Job Creation
Redevelopment of the site will leverage unique existing infrastructure, and regional ecosystem partners to develop tailored workforce development programs and pipelines for new businesses.
Public Spaces
Leveraging the scale and natural assets of the East Mill campus, investment in mixed use development will support new green spaces, gathering areas and opportunities for recreation that will enhance resident’s connection to their community and support a renewed sense of place.
Spaces & Opportunities
Tenant Spotlight
East Mill’s tenants are an active mix of businesses and organizations contributing to the use and revitalization of the mill site.
Convalt Energy, Inc.
Tenant profile coming soon
Home Grown Fuels
Tenant profile coming soon
Lynch Logistics
Tenant profile coming soon