MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will soon consider a moratorium on marijuana clubs. Selectman Reggie Arsenault, who is also a member of the Planning Board, handed to selectmen Tuesday night a draft of a moratorium ordinance on retail marijuana establishments and stores, and retail marijuana social clubs. The ordinance, initiated by Police Chief Roy Hodsdon, […]
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Norway selectmen vote against approving marijuana club moratorium
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-3 Thursday evening not to ask voters to approve a moratorium on retail marijuana establishments or social clubs, because the state has up to nine months to adopt rules governing them. Town Manager David Holt said at the public hearing before the vote that after the Nov. 8 […]
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Norway to hold hearing on marijuana club moratorium
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 Thursday night to schedule a public hearing this month on a 180-day moratorium on retail marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs. Town Manager David Holt said one selectman approached him and asked if they could discuss the topic at their next meeting. On Nov. 8, Maine […]
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Dixfield board votes against extending moratorium on wind projects
DIXFIELD — The moratorium on wind power projects came to an end at Monday evening’s selectmen meeting when the board voted 3-1 against extending it for another 180 days. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the moratorium expired at midnight Aug. 10. Selectman Norman Mitchell voted in favor of extending the moratorium, while Selectmen Aaron Jamison and […]
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South Portland weighs moratorium on propane storage
SOUTH PORTLAND — Concerned neighbors who live near Rigby Yard, where a $3 million liquid petroleum gas storage facility is proposed, urged city councilors Wednesday to halt the project by enacting a six-month moratorium on the planning process. A second workshop to continue the discussion was set for Monday, Nov. 9. More than one councilor […]
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Dixfield board approves third wind ordinance moratorium extension in three years
DIXFIELD – The Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 Monday evening to extend the town’s wind energy facility moratorium for another 180 days to give the Planning Board more time to amend the latest draft. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Selectman Mac Gill was the dissenting vote, while Chairman Hart Daley and Selectmen Norman Mitchell and […]
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Wind moratorium extension on agenda for Dixfield selectmen at Aug. 10 meeting
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on whether to extend the town’s moratorium on wind development for another 180 days prior to its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Aug. 10. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of the Ludden Memorial Library. The moratorium is due to […]
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Dixfield selectmen schedule public hearing to extend moratorium another 180 days
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that the Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Monday evening to extend the wind energy facility moratorium for another 180 days to give them more time to amend the latest draft of the ordinance. Puiia said that Selectmen Mac Gill and Eugene Skibitsky voted against extending the moratorium. “They […]
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Auburn Sewer district offers video glimpses into homeowner’s pipes
AUBURN — Davis Avenue residents who are wondering what’s going on in the sewer line can find out free of charge. The Auburn Sewer District is offering staff time and the use of a $10,000 video camera to let residents on the street inspect the integrity of their sewer lines. “Most people don’t have an […]
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Dixfield sewer station contractor explains services
DIXFIELD — A representative with Ted Berry Co. Inc. met with the Board of Selectmen and residents Monday evening to explain why the town uses the Livermore company to operate the sewage pump stations. The issue arose during at a Dec. 22 meeting when resident Dan McKay asked the board why the town no longer […]