Residents of Jay’s Hidden Circle Celebrate first‑in‑Maine Purchase of Their Mobile Home Park

Residents of Jay’s Hidden Circle celebrate first‑in‑Maine purchase of their mobile home park

The 31 owners of mobile homes at Hidden Circle became the first in Maine to buy their land using a new state law that gives residents the first right of refusal when a park goes up for sale. Photo courtesy the Office of Governor Janet Mills.JAY — Robert Vellas was so delighted, he roasted a brisket and some chicken to share with a few neighbors and a roomful of strangers. Those strangers included Gov. Janet Mills, who joined residents of the Hid…

Residents Purchase Jay Mobile Home Park for $1M

Residents of Hidden Circle Mobile Home Park in Jay have completed a months-long process to purchase the land beneath their homes. Last year, residents banded together to form a cooperative after struggling with rising rents and deferred maintenance under out-of-state ownership. The Hidden Circle Residents Cooperative paid $1 million for the property, which supports 31 [...] The post Residents Purchase Jay Mobile Home Park for $1M appeared first …