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Economic Development, Government

GOP Tax Plan Would Axe Tax Credit — Cutting Maywood

Friday, November 10, 2017 || By Michael Romain || @maywoodnews 

Featured image: The Maywood Home for Soldiers’ Widows.  

The proposed tax reform bill that was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 2 could have ramifications for the future of Maywood’s economic development. The bill would eliminate the Historic Tax Credit program, a 20 percent tax credit available to developers looking to restore historic, income-generating properties.

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Architecture, Communities, History, Noted

In Maywood, Civil War Soldiers Visit Home For Soldiers Widows

Men portraying Civil War soldiers putting on a bayonet demonstration in front of the Home for Soldiers Widows at the corner of First Avenue and Lake Street last Saturday. | Below: Gerry Bliss, who portrays Capt. Lindsey Carr, shows the crowd a piece of historical ammunition.| Michael Romain/VFP Wednesday, May 18, 2016 || By Michael Romain  Those multiple booms that some residents of Maywood may … Continue reading In Maywood, Civil War Soldiers Visit Home For Soldiers Widows

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Architecture, Events, Notifications

See the Newly Restored Soldiers Widows Home Portico Today, March 14, 2 PM

Saturday, March 14, 2015 || By COMMUNITY EDITOR The wrap and scaffolding are coming down this week! || Saturday, March 14, 2015, 2:00 p.m. || Everyone’s invited to see the newly restored porch and steps. || Get in the picture!  2 p.m.! ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading See the Newly Restored Soldiers Widows Home Portico Today, March 14, 2 PM

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