The Town of Bancroft currently serves over 3,500 residents and is committed to ensuring pride in our community. Bancroft currently has undertaken several exciting projects and initiatives aimed at further developing and revitalizing our community. To learn more, read below and click the links for more recent updates. 

North Hastings Inspiration Place - New Library and Community Hub

• The heart of this project is a re-imagined North Hastings Public Library with all that the current library offers and so much more
• This new four-story, mixed-use building will host a brand new, fully accessible 4,500 sq. ft. library and community hub and 30 affordable rental housing units
• Project set to break ground in Fall 2022
• Click here to donate

Mainstreet Makeover - Downtown Revitalization Project

• The Downtown Revitalization Project -HAPPENING NOW!

Economic Development Strategic Plan- Making Our Future

• The Economic Development Strategic Plan 2020-2024 was adopted in December of 2019
• "Giving opportunity  a place to land" is a hallmark of the Making Our Future
• The plan includes initiatives that address the way the municipality delivers its core services and signal hope and renewal. 

Community Improvement Plan 

• Are you considering building or investing in Bancroft?
• We are giving you an incentive to do so
• Any development with a building permit issued after January 1, 2019 is eligible to apply subject to the conditions of the grant program. The Town has activated this incentive program of the Community Improvement Plan until December 31, 2023. 
• Please refer to the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program Brochure and Guide for details!