There are many older residents with strong roots in and memories of this historic community who will want to see as much of that as possible saved for future generations. Many firmly committed to preservation will be transferring their homes as they retire or as part of their estates. The idea should be widely promoted that they can leave a legacy of preservation of their own home and the memories it holds and give a gift to the community it is an integral part of by transferring it with preservation easements. This legal device can be flexible depending on the wishes of the owner but the restrictions we would promote would prevent subsequent owners from making exterior changes inconsistent with the historic character of the building and the community. New construction inconsistent with the historical character of the building and community would be prohibited.
In addition to simply promoting this idea as widely as possible, the RFALS can act as a consultant on the potential legal and tax consequences and advantages of making this gift. After the gift is made it may also fill the necessary role as the non-profit easement holder who enforces the easement and monitors and provides consultation regarding any proposed exterior changes.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Fire Station Conversion
The Fire Department, for many reasons, appears intent on getting a new fire station built. This presents a few separate issues that are worthy of developing consensus. The first is whether it is worthwhile fighting this in order to maintain the ideal of an operating department in a beautiful historic building (as Seth Carey has worked to promote through letters to the Rumford Falls Times) or if it would be better to just attempt to influence what is built and what happens to the old station.
In the event of new construction: The current idea appears to be building a new fire station at the river end of Waldo Street. If a new station is to be built and this site is chosen, efforts should be made to emphasize the importance of a design that harmonizes with the historic architectural legacy. Another option would be to explore alternative buildings that could be adaptively reused. Perhaps some building already in existence along Waldo street or otherwise could be converted and be able to accommodate the fire equipment. This would provide a positive neighborhood anchor there and help preserve a historic building in an otherwise less desirable area in anticipation of when the area may be desirable riverside property again. This will be even more important if the mill closes and the Waldo Street area will suddenly be freed up from the aesthetic issues presented by its proximity to the mill and benefit from its proximity to a scenic view of the river and falls.
Adaptive re-use of old Fire Station: Combination Historical Society/Firefighting museum. This beautiful building can be a local area draw and active part of pulling people specifically to the Congress Street Area. It would also be a natural complement to the River Walk currently being developed by the town.
Several pieces of historic firefighting equipment are currently being stored behind the Rumford Historical Society Lufkin Museum. These pieces could form a nucleus for a Firefighting museum on the ground floor. Also, private individuals often lovingly restore old fire trucks as well and may be willing to donate or semi-permanently store these vehicles at the museum, thus providing a strong visual draw (which may be especially strong with children).
This situation would also be a good fit with a combined Rumford Historical Society Museum. While a museum already exists at the Lufkin School in Rumford Center, it is overflowing with artifacts. It also does not have space for the Society archives. The upper floor of the fire house could be used as a museum that focused on displays and artifacts more specific to Rumford Falls, Congress Street and the history of the Paper Mill. (The Lufkin School can then focus on the agricultural, educational and generally pre-mill history of the town. This arbitrary division, of course, would be flexible.) The children and adults coming to the Firefighting/Rumford Falls Historical museum could see the pictures and presentations on the area and then immediately walk out onto Congress Street and see what has changed and how much of the history is still preserved. The basement would also be a proper permanent space for the Rumford Historical Society archives. It would have the potential to be more accessible in terms of days and hours. (The current location on the top floor of the Town Hall is only accessible during the limited hours when the building is open.)
The combination of the two museums would be synergistic in several ways. Firefighting has a wide appeal. Travelers interested in Fire Fighting but not Rumford history and vice versa could be easily diverted onto the island from Route 2 and Route 108 by promotional signs. In addition to increasing tourist traffic, this type of regional museum would be an appropriate destination for elementary school field trips, planting seeds which promise to increase Rumford?s exposure and reputation.
Staffing would be simplified by a combined museum. Active and retired firefighters and family members might be expected to be interested in volunteering to staff such a museum. It might be more likely, however that the Historical Society would have a more ready supply of volunteers, since it pulls most of its membership from the ranks of the retired. The more potential volunteers, the more hours it would be available and likely the higher the quality of the displays and presentations.
In the event of new construction: The current idea appears to be building a new fire station at the river end of Waldo Street. If a new station is to be built and this site is chosen, efforts should be made to emphasize the importance of a design that harmonizes with the historic architectural legacy. Another option would be to explore alternative buildings that could be adaptively reused. Perhaps some building already in existence along Waldo street or otherwise could be converted and be able to accommodate the fire equipment. This would provide a positive neighborhood anchor there and help preserve a historic building in an otherwise less desirable area in anticipation of when the area may be desirable riverside property again. This will be even more important if the mill closes and the Waldo Street area will suddenly be freed up from the aesthetic issues presented by its proximity to the mill and benefit from its proximity to a scenic view of the river and falls.
Adaptive re-use of old Fire Station: Combination Historical Society/Firefighting museum. This beautiful building can be a local area draw and active part of pulling people specifically to the Congress Street Area. It would also be a natural complement to the River Walk currently being developed by the town.
Several pieces of historic firefighting equipment are currently being stored behind the Rumford Historical Society Lufkin Museum. These pieces could form a nucleus for a Firefighting museum on the ground floor. Also, private individuals often lovingly restore old fire trucks as well and may be willing to donate or semi-permanently store these vehicles at the museum, thus providing a strong visual draw (which may be especially strong with children).
This situation would also be a good fit with a combined Rumford Historical Society Museum. While a museum already exists at the Lufkin School in Rumford Center, it is overflowing with artifacts. It also does not have space for the Society archives. The upper floor of the fire house could be used as a museum that focused on displays and artifacts more specific to Rumford Falls, Congress Street and the history of the Paper Mill. (The Lufkin School can then focus on the agricultural, educational and generally pre-mill history of the town. This arbitrary division, of course, would be flexible.) The children and adults coming to the Firefighting/Rumford Falls Historical museum could see the pictures and presentations on the area and then immediately walk out onto Congress Street and see what has changed and how much of the history is still preserved. The basement would also be a proper permanent space for the Rumford Historical Society archives. It would have the potential to be more accessible in terms of days and hours. (The current location on the top floor of the Town Hall is only accessible during the limited hours when the building is open.)
The combination of the two museums would be synergistic in several ways. Firefighting has a wide appeal. Travelers interested in Fire Fighting but not Rumford history and vice versa could be easily diverted onto the island from Route 2 and Route 108 by promotional signs. In addition to increasing tourist traffic, this type of regional museum would be an appropriate destination for elementary school field trips, planting seeds which promise to increase Rumford?s exposure and reputation.
Staffing would be simplified by a combined museum. Active and retired firefighters and family members might be expected to be interested in volunteering to staff such a museum. It might be more likely, however that the Historical Society would have a more ready supply of volunteers, since it pulls most of its membership from the ranks of the retired. The more potential volunteers, the more hours it would be available and likely the higher the quality of the displays and presentations.
Create Visibility by Participating in Public Events and Getting the Word Out
Many widely attended events occur year round in Rumford which provide opportunities for contact with potential preservationists and contributors to our community. People come from all over the state for our yearly 4th of July celebrations, the reputation of Black Mountain is growing by leaps and bounds and has hosted the National Championships for two years in a row and the area hosts the Maine Forest Rally each year which brings thousands of spectators and international competitors.
Serve as Resource for Real Estate Information
While several historically significant properties have been routinely on the market, there are several buildings that can and are worthy of being saved that, though not currently listed, may be available if the owners were approached with the right offer. Part of the emphasis of the RFALS and its friends should not only be to promote the currently marketed properties but to identify and gather information on other properties, acting as a catalyst to bring owners and potential preservation minded buyers together.
Website
Although a basic informational website should be created early, the ideal mature website would be a "Virtual Rumford Falls" which would include a map of the town with individual buildings shown which could themselves be clicked on to link to pages on each individual property. (Other links to more general ideas, projects and events would also exist)
The pages would be designed to accept submissions that could grow organically with submissions by any interested contributors. For instance, clicking on a specific house on the overview map will show a page with a picture of the house and basic information available through town records (date built, names of owners, assessed value (with owner's permission), etc.). People visiting each page are invited to submit current/historical photos, stories and any other interesting information that relates to that property. The information will grow as the owners or other interested individuals continue to contribute. This project would have the potential to grow as large as the interest it generates and, aside from the initial design and set-up, would require minimal ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
The site would be linked to as many other Web Pages as possible (i.e. Town of Rumford, Chamber of Commerce, Local Real Estate Offices, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Maine Trust, Polar Bears, Black Mountain, RAPPA, etc. - any reasonable website that will let us post a link.)
This website would be a resource both for those already in the community and for those who may be exploring the possibility of joining.
The pages would be designed to accept submissions that could grow organically with submissions by any interested contributors. For instance, clicking on a specific house on the overview map will show a page with a picture of the house and basic information available through town records (date built, names of owners, assessed value (with owner's permission), etc.). People visiting each page are invited to submit current/historical photos, stories and any other interesting information that relates to that property. The information will grow as the owners or other interested individuals continue to contribute. This project would have the potential to grow as large as the interest it generates and, aside from the initial design and set-up, would require minimal ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
The site would be linked to as many other Web Pages as possible (i.e. Town of Rumford, Chamber of Commerce, Local Real Estate Offices, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Maine Trust, Polar Bears, Black Mountain, RAPPA, etc. - any reasonable website that will let us post a link.)
This website would be a resource both for those already in the community and for those who may be exploring the possibility of joining.
Work with Local Merchants/Government to Promote Historic Signage
Rumford Falls, especially the Island, would benefit from playing up its historical assets by increasingly using historic themed signs and storefronts. I would suggest a low pressure effort to encourage local merchants to phase-in signs and storefront fa硤es that promote a historic atmosphere. A more pleasing and attractive area can be created with some coordinated effort to use signs and storefronts whose style and fonts increasingly fit the period of Rumford Falls? economic boom, c1890s to 1920s. This coordination could be expected to draw both tourists and locals to the area.
Many signs in Rumford Falls already fit within this ideal. However, without being pushy or
offensive it is possible that many merchants might be persuaded to eliminate and replace back-lighted signs, signs with prominent product advertisements (i.e. ads for Pepsi larger than the business name on the same sign), and more modern style signs with those whose fonts and appearance will contribute to a consistent historic atmosphere.
Local interested merchants can contact us for examples of both simple and more elaborate sign styles that would fit within this ideal and contribute to a coordinated transformation to a more historic atmosphere.
Merchants may receive encouragement and exposure in the form of small articles submitted to the local paper/s showing the new sign/s or change and discussing how the business in participating in a community minded effort to highlight Rumford Falls? historic legacy and promote Rumford Falls pride.
While some merchants might be convinced to convert signage fairly early, we will also encourage those not willing to do so immediately to keep the concept in mind when they replace signs as they wear out.
This effort regarding merchants would likely be an ongoing campaign of suggestion which we hope will gradually accumulate significant change. Society members and sympathizers can contribute to the effort by appropriately letting the businesses they patronize know that they believe this simple idea is a good one which could have a positive impact on both their individual businesses and the community as a whole. They can also make themselves available on a practical level with suggestions regarding fonts and sign styles which can be historically harmonious.
This effort should also be taken to the town government to encourage them to commission and phase in signs which harmonize as much as possible with the historic theme. They should also be encouraged to carry the theme through to the signs along Route 2 and Route 108 and at the information booth directing traffic to the island and the historic areas of town.
Depending on whether a consensus supports the idea, local government can encourage the idea, through this signage and various other means, of once again referring to this immediate area as Rumford Falls or the Rumford Falls Historic District. This will differentiate it from other parts of Rumford as well as promote and strengthen the area?s historical significance.
Many signs in Rumford Falls already fit within this ideal. However, without being pushy or
offensive it is possible that many merchants might be persuaded to eliminate and replace back-lighted signs, signs with prominent product advertisements (i.e. ads for Pepsi larger than the business name on the same sign), and more modern style signs with those whose fonts and appearance will contribute to a consistent historic atmosphere.
Local interested merchants can contact us for examples of both simple and more elaborate sign styles that would fit within this ideal and contribute to a coordinated transformation to a more historic atmosphere.
Merchants may receive encouragement and exposure in the form of small articles submitted to the local paper/s showing the new sign/s or change and discussing how the business in participating in a community minded effort to highlight Rumford Falls? historic legacy and promote Rumford Falls pride.
While some merchants might be convinced to convert signage fairly early, we will also encourage those not willing to do so immediately to keep the concept in mind when they replace signs as they wear out.
This effort regarding merchants would likely be an ongoing campaign of suggestion which we hope will gradually accumulate significant change. Society members and sympathizers can contribute to the effort by appropriately letting the businesses they patronize know that they believe this simple idea is a good one which could have a positive impact on both their individual businesses and the community as a whole. They can also make themselves available on a practical level with suggestions regarding fonts and sign styles which can be historically harmonious.
This effort should also be taken to the town government to encourage them to commission and phase in signs which harmonize as much as possible with the historic theme. They should also be encouraged to carry the theme through to the signs along Route 2 and Route 108 and at the information booth directing traffic to the island and the historic areas of town.
Depending on whether a consensus supports the idea, local government can encourage the idea, through this signage and various other means, of once again referring to this immediate area as Rumford Falls or the Rumford Falls Historic District. This will differentiate it from other parts of Rumford as well as promote and strengthen the area?s historical significance.
Elimination of Overhead Power Lines
As has been done in other historic communities, RFALS could look into the feasibility of removing power lines and installing underground lines or lines that pass through back yards rather than along the street. Those who have brought about this change in other cities and towns should be contacted to develop information about the details involved.
Once the cost of such a project and the potential downsides and benefits are more fully understood, and if it is feasible, RFALS members should work on promoting concept of historic neighborhoods without power lines. This can be done with touched up photos and helping people to envision what an unexpectedly significant difference this change would make. Work on creating funding sources (private owners, local business, public funds or combinations).
Once the cost of such a project and the potential downsides and benefits are more fully understood, and if it is feasible, RFALS members should work on promoting concept of historic neighborhoods without power lines. This can be done with touched up photos and helping people to envision what an unexpectedly significant difference this change would make. Work on creating funding sources (private owners, local business, public funds or combinations).
Elimination of Boarded-Up Windows on The Island.
While they may recede into the background after having lived here for some time, the prevalence of boarded-up windows on the island is very noticeable to people visiting for the first time and will likely contribute to their perception of the future prospects of Rumford Falls. Funding and/or volunteer/private interest may be generated for either replacing boarded up windows or painting decorative panels as has been done with other historic buildings. (i.e. a local artist or artists may be commissioned to paint imitation windows with flower pots or with period costumed characters looking out.)
Mill Closing Contingency Plans
Since its creation, the Paper Mill has formed the economic backbone of this community. But the future of heavy industry in Maine is by no means certain. Plans should be created and consensus built regarding how preservation will be affected if the Mill closes so that timely action can positively shape the transition. Failure to act quickly and intelligently may result in huge lost opportunities.
Attracting alternative clean industries would be a positive way to preserve and stabilize the economic base and allow long time residents to keep their families in Rumford Falls. More thought and communication with those already concerned with this problem would have to occur in order to determine what industries would benefit from the existing labor pool and site/electricity available and contribute to attracting these industries.
Open Space. If the mill closed and no clean industry could be attracted, we would be faced with living in the shadow of a useless eyesore. Flat open space is at a premium in this area of densely wooded mountainous terrain. We should obtain or have in place funding to dismantle the mill structures and clean-up residual environmental issues, thereby creating a large, useable, park-like space. Efforts should be made through community and government pressure to prevent new construction on the site. Other inexpensive sites for businesses/industry are abundant in the area, so defending this large site as an open space would not likely prevent valuable businesses from coming to the area. It would be imperative, if possible, for the community to secure the site. This spacious location, situated at a scenic bend of the Androscoggin river, near the beautiful falls and immediately adjacent to our vision of a preserved historic Rumford Falls would provide an extremely healthy resource for community life and vehicle for promotion of the area.
If preserved as part of the program to create and defend open space the site could serve many purposes which would strengthen the community, aside from the obvious beautification of the area.
Different seasons could suggest different community uses and contribute to building Rumford?s reputation as a desirable destination:
Festival site: The site would be ideal for fairs and festivals of all types. Agricultural fairs such as Common Ground. Antique fairs such as Brimfield. It would work well for events that would involve some overnight camping (scout camporees, Motorcycle and antique car rallies, rainbow gatherings). Music Festivals for all music types (Jazz, Country, Cajun, etc. i.e. Rockland Music Festival or the National Folk Festival). Creative brainstorming chould come up with dozens of ideas for events that could be facilitated to attract people and inject money and life into the local economy and community. While the Maine coast may have it?s charm, imagine a wonderful music festival with thousands of visitors in the middle of a beautiful valley exploding with fall color.
Recreational focus: The site and Rumford Falls, by extension, would be a convenient and scenic location for starting out or ending canoe trips or for stopping on a longer trip along the increasingly rehabilitated Androscoggin River.
Contributing to Rumford?s growing reputation as a winter sports destination, the site could be promoted as a hub for Snowmobile traffic. A spur could easily be built to the nearby Maine Interconnected Trail System which is already widely enjoyed and increasing in popularity every year. The site would be a good location for camping or finding a hotel before continuing on the trail or as a gathering point for the many large spontaneous snowmobile enthusiast convergences that occur each year. The proximity to area businesses would be good for both the snowmobilers and the businesses.
At this point this may seem too remote a possibility or filled with too many potential problems. Converting the closed mill site to open space would almost undoubtedly have to involve state or federal grants or some combination of same with funding from Mead. A conversion may be hard for some people to handle since there will likely remain hope that the mill might reopen or that another major industry may yet be persuaded to occupy the space. Mead may not want to sell the property. There may also be contamination issues that would have to be understood and overcome. Despite these potential problems, it would be a worthy goal of the Society to keep abreast of developments and serve as a forum for ideas on dealing with the problems and opportunities that may arise if the mill closes.
Preservation issues related to any mill closing
In addition to attempting to influence the development of the mill site, the closing of the mill would be a critical time for nearby real estate. The displacement created will put many properties on the market in a short time, creating a temporary buyer?s market. Preservation-minded individuals in the Rumford Falls area should go into high gear to ensure that as many properties as possible end up in the hands of people dedicated to Rumford Falls historic preservation and, at the same time, make sure that those forced to go elsewhere for opportunities are able to get competitive prices for their homes. Media promotion, especially through historic preservation organizations should be stepped up with a positive emphasis on the mill closing as a limited-time major opportunity to get in on the ground floor/renaissance of a beautiful historic community (away from the congestion and ugliness of city life) in the beautiful Western Maine Mountains. The mill closing would undoubtedly be a tragedy for many families and create daunting challenges to the community but in some ways, some aspects of historic preservation might be accelerated. Many who would otherwise jump at the chance to preserve and live or work in a historic community may have reservations due to negative perceptions of the odor, appearance and potential health problems associated with the mill. These will likely see the closing as a positive opportunity and, while this feeling will not be shared by many of the current residents, it would be better to have buyers ready and willing to purchase homes at reasonable prices than to be faced with the mill closing and a depressed real estate market. Preservation promotion should serve as one of the means to soften the blow and provide a positive vision for the future if Rumford ever faces this situation.
Rumford Falls will have appeal for retirees and young people with families who want to pick up an inexpensive home and put their money into renovating it to fit their ideal historic vision. Stained glass hobbyists or fine woodworkers will find many properties that are effectively excellent stages on which to properly display and inspire their art. Many of these people, who might be more affluent or whose incomes may not be location dependent (i.e. they can afford a second home, their jobs allow them to work from home, they may be able to fill an economic niche here, etc.) may have seen historic homes in beautiful New England communities and wished they could have purchased a home there before prices went through the roof and other transitional opportunities had receded. The more promotion that is conducted, the more of these and other interested persons we will be able to reach during the critical window immediately following any mill closure.
Attracting alternative clean industries would be a positive way to preserve and stabilize the economic base and allow long time residents to keep their families in Rumford Falls. More thought and communication with those already concerned with this problem would have to occur in order to determine what industries would benefit from the existing labor pool and site/electricity available and contribute to attracting these industries.
Open Space. If the mill closed and no clean industry could be attracted, we would be faced with living in the shadow of a useless eyesore. Flat open space is at a premium in this area of densely wooded mountainous terrain. We should obtain or have in place funding to dismantle the mill structures and clean-up residual environmental issues, thereby creating a large, useable, park-like space. Efforts should be made through community and government pressure to prevent new construction on the site. Other inexpensive sites for businesses/industry are abundant in the area, so defending this large site as an open space would not likely prevent valuable businesses from coming to the area. It would be imperative, if possible, for the community to secure the site. This spacious location, situated at a scenic bend of the Androscoggin river, near the beautiful falls and immediately adjacent to our vision of a preserved historic Rumford Falls would provide an extremely healthy resource for community life and vehicle for promotion of the area.
If preserved as part of the program to create and defend open space the site could serve many purposes which would strengthen the community, aside from the obvious beautification of the area.
Different seasons could suggest different community uses and contribute to building Rumford?s reputation as a desirable destination:
Festival site: The site would be ideal for fairs and festivals of all types. Agricultural fairs such as Common Ground. Antique fairs such as Brimfield. It would work well for events that would involve some overnight camping (scout camporees, Motorcycle and antique car rallies, rainbow gatherings). Music Festivals for all music types (Jazz, Country, Cajun, etc. i.e. Rockland Music Festival or the National Folk Festival). Creative brainstorming chould come up with dozens of ideas for events that could be facilitated to attract people and inject money and life into the local economy and community. While the Maine coast may have it?s charm, imagine a wonderful music festival with thousands of visitors in the middle of a beautiful valley exploding with fall color.
Recreational focus: The site and Rumford Falls, by extension, would be a convenient and scenic location for starting out or ending canoe trips or for stopping on a longer trip along the increasingly rehabilitated Androscoggin River.
Contributing to Rumford?s growing reputation as a winter sports destination, the site could be promoted as a hub for Snowmobile traffic. A spur could easily be built to the nearby Maine Interconnected Trail System which is already widely enjoyed and increasing in popularity every year. The site would be a good location for camping or finding a hotel before continuing on the trail or as a gathering point for the many large spontaneous snowmobile enthusiast convergences that occur each year. The proximity to area businesses would be good for both the snowmobilers and the businesses.
At this point this may seem too remote a possibility or filled with too many potential problems. Converting the closed mill site to open space would almost undoubtedly have to involve state or federal grants or some combination of same with funding from Mead. A conversion may be hard for some people to handle since there will likely remain hope that the mill might reopen or that another major industry may yet be persuaded to occupy the space. Mead may not want to sell the property. There may also be contamination issues that would have to be understood and overcome. Despite these potential problems, it would be a worthy goal of the Society to keep abreast of developments and serve as a forum for ideas on dealing with the problems and opportunities that may arise if the mill closes.
Preservation issues related to any mill closing
In addition to attempting to influence the development of the mill site, the closing of the mill would be a critical time for nearby real estate. The displacement created will put many properties on the market in a short time, creating a temporary buyer?s market. Preservation-minded individuals in the Rumford Falls area should go into high gear to ensure that as many properties as possible end up in the hands of people dedicated to Rumford Falls historic preservation and, at the same time, make sure that those forced to go elsewhere for opportunities are able to get competitive prices for their homes. Media promotion, especially through historic preservation organizations should be stepped up with a positive emphasis on the mill closing as a limited-time major opportunity to get in on the ground floor/renaissance of a beautiful historic community (away from the congestion and ugliness of city life) in the beautiful Western Maine Mountains. The mill closing would undoubtedly be a tragedy for many families and create daunting challenges to the community but in some ways, some aspects of historic preservation might be accelerated. Many who would otherwise jump at the chance to preserve and live or work in a historic community may have reservations due to negative perceptions of the odor, appearance and potential health problems associated with the mill. These will likely see the closing as a positive opportunity and, while this feeling will not be shared by many of the current residents, it would be better to have buyers ready and willing to purchase homes at reasonable prices than to be faced with the mill closing and a depressed real estate market. Preservation promotion should serve as one of the means to soften the blow and provide a positive vision for the future if Rumford ever faces this situation.
Rumford Falls will have appeal for retirees and young people with families who want to pick up an inexpensive home and put their money into renovating it to fit their ideal historic vision. Stained glass hobbyists or fine woodworkers will find many properties that are effectively excellent stages on which to properly display and inspire their art. Many of these people, who might be more affluent or whose incomes may not be location dependent (i.e. they can afford a second home, their jobs allow them to work from home, they may be able to fill an economic niche here, etc.) may have seen historic homes in beautiful New England communities and wished they could have purchased a home there before prices went through the roof and other transitional opportunities had receded. The more promotion that is conducted, the more of these and other interested persons we will be able to reach during the critical window immediately following any mill closure.
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