Unity (houses, construction, school district)

[cmllde]

Does anyone have feedback about Unity? My family is thinking about relocating there from MA. I am interested in schools systems, cultural events and organic farming. I think there is a pretty large organic farming community in the area.

many thanks,
Camille

[bigchuckie]

NIce little town and yes it is a granola tree hugger type town. dont forget your birkenstocks!

[Andrea Jean]

My husband recently applied for a job in Unity, and we are thinking of going there. I really like the community events that I've seen on-line. Is it really as nice as it seems? I like the barnraisers org. that I read about and the farmers market, but is there really enough people to keep such groups active? I hope there are a few Unity-ers (?) around to answer my questions!

[Artemis714]

I moved to Unity almost four years ago from the Philadelphia area and love living here. Although Unity is primarily known as the home of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, which hosts the annual "Common Ground Fair" attracting approximately 75,000 visitors each fall - there is far more to recommend it. The town is a wonderful combination of lifelong residents and folks from "away." It is the cite of Unity College, "America's Environmental College," where the entire curriculum has an environmental education focus. The College celebrated its 65 anniversary last year and is gaining in reputation.

For a small town (approximately 2000 residents) Unity has many interesting features: a performing arts center which hosts mostly musical performances year round; a large and clean lake with a lovely public beach area; a town park which borders the lake and has a track as well as playing fields and a children's play area; four local restaurants; a B&B, a health center, a quality grocery store, pharmacy and vet clinic. We also have a raceway and a community center which houses a gym.

The local grass roots community organization - Unity Barn Raisers - focuses on Unity and the surrounding towns and advocates for responsible development, sustainable farming and quality of life for everyone. The UBR has been successful in creating an inclusive community by sponsoring a farmers market and "all community meals," held each month, at a very reasonable cost.

The grammar school in town is excellent and the larger school district is also quite good. Construction for a new high school was recently begun.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, get to know your neighbors and find support for living with nature, this is a special place to live.

[winnfarm1947]

Just saw this older post but wanted to agree with Artemis714 about Unity...it is a great little town with lots to do and a real sense of community. Unity Pond (really a lake) is wonderful as are the Farmer's Market, performing arts center, train rides, and scenery. We found the people in Unity friendly and accepting of others. There is a great lttle B & B there if you want to visit the town...the Copper Heron right in the center.

[mollysmiles]

the new Down East has an excellent article on Unity this month. It tells more than I ever could, having only been there a handful of times! I'm not sure if it's available online or not, but their site is www.downeast.com Good luck!