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PublishedAugust 11, 2024
Sebago Lake properties at center of shoreland zoning ordinance violations begin restoration process
Restoration plan for Buteau properties on Sebago Lake approved by Maine DEP and town of Raymond.
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PublishedMay 26, 2024
In Camden, a story of wealthy neighbors, ocean views and over $1.7 million in fines
An unusual case in Midcoast Maine, which involves feuding landowners and a town-owned beach, is still unfolding. It all started with a pesticide.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Sebago Lake property owner to pay over $650,000 in shoreland zoning violations settlement
Auburn businessman Donald Buteau and two contractors admit to outstanding violations and agree to pay town of Raymond $650,000 in addition to restoration costs.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Legislature sends shoreland zoning enforcement bill to Gov. Mills
The governor is expected to sign L.D. 2101 to strengthen shoreland zoning enforcement — inspired by a series of violations at a property in Raymond owned by an Auburn businessman.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2024
Maine Legislature passes shoreland zoning bill giving municipalities ability to enforce and remediate violations
The legislation gives enforcement authority on new permits, restoration of shoreland and allows municipalities and Land Use Planning Commission the right to place a lien on property with unresolved violations.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2024
Town of Raymond reaches settlement with Donald Buteau over shoreland zoning violations on Sebago Lake
Details of the settlement will not be fully revealed until a Select Board meeting April 4.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2024
Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Impasse over shoreland zoning violations at Sebago Lake leads to legislative action
State Sen. Tim Nangle sponsored two bills to offer relief to municipalities, plus the ability to deny permits to applicants with unresolved shoreland zoning violations.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Town of Raymond asks court to force Auburn businessman to restore Sebago Lake properties
A statement from the town Tuesday cites a lack of response from Auburn businessman and landowner Donald Buteau regarding numerous alleged shoreland violations at his Sebago Lake properties. Buteau says the town has yet to issue him a permit.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Wilton ordinance changes discussed
Wilton Code Enforcement Officer Gary Judkins appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday, May 2, to discuss potential ordinance changes for the size of dwellings and apartments, as well the distance they can be from bodies of water.
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