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Ticonic Commons

GATHER. SHARE. CONNECT.

Church Transformation

The historic Sacred Heart Church will be reimagined as the centerpiece of Ticonic Commons, preserving its architectural character while creating a versatile community destination. The main sanctuary will become a flexible open space perfect for community events, markets, and gatherings of all sizes. The intimate chapel will transform into a cozy coffee shop, while other areas will house a commercial kitchen for local chefs, food stalls, a basement dance studio, classrooms, co-working spaces, and a welcoming spot to enjoy local craft beers.

Common space for the community

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Install professional cooking equipment kitchen with dedicated prep stations and food stalls for monthly rental

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Preserve the ambiance while creating flexible event space with communal seating and indoor outdoor space

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Convert the chapel into a coffee roaster and café that provides a daily gathering spot

PROJECT LEAD:
Jonathan Godbout

Jonathan Godbout, a Waterville resident and Colby College graduate, is committed to empowering his local community through his extensive background in both technology and historic renovation projects. With over 10 years of experience across startups and corporations, including IBM and Echoing Green, Jonathan co-founded iBUILD, a construction tech company, and served as its CTO.

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He currently holds the roles of CTO and COO at Prospector, an ESG analytics startup, and serves as Executive Director of the Capital Area New Mainer Project. He completed a 10,000 square foot building renovation in Cincinnati, utilizing historic tax credits with a budget of ~$1.3 million.

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Our Team

Our team combines decades of historic building redevelopment, creative housing finance, and proven capital raising expertise to transform Sacred Heart Church into a thriving community asset.

Redevelopment Advisor

Jim Godbout

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  • Founded Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, successfully operating for over 30 years.

  • Led the $3 million renovation of Biddeford's historic Saint Andre Church to create a new home for My Place Teen Center.

Site Manager

Drake Zimba

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  • RPI graduate serving as Director of Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity

  • Purchased first duplex in Augusta for $540 out of pocket using creative financing and Maine housing programs.

Capital Catalyst

Gautam Iyer

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  • $30M+ raised for various ventures across industries

  • 10+ years in finance & investments across various industries

  • MBA in Entrepreneurship

PROPERTY DEVELOPER:
Nova Nord

Nova Nord is a real estate development company transforming historic properties into vibrant community assets, starting with Ticonic Commons—the adaptive reuse of Waterville's Sacred Heart Church into a mixed-use community center.

1 PENTHOUSE
3 MINI PENTHOUSES
5 GARDEN SUITES

INNOVATIVE LAYOUTS FOR CREATIVE RESIDENTS

PARAMOUNT PENTHOUSE

4 bedrooms
270 sq. m
180 sq. m balcony

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METROPOLITAN MINI PENTHOUSE

4 bedrooms
270 sq. m
180 sq. m balcony

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SYCAMORE GARDEN SUITES

4 bedrooms
270 sq. m
180 sq. m balcony

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Get involved

Whether you have skills to share, time to give, or simply want to be part of bringing Ticonic Commons to life, we welcome volunteers who are passionate about building community—reach out to learn how you can contribute.

SERVICES & AMENITIES

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