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Poisoned trees, ocean views, and a $1.7M bill: Report spotlights an herbicide caper roiling a coastal Maine town
The herbicide in question is “used to control woody vegetation in rangelands” and is not for residential use, according to the Maine Board of Pesticides Control. Allegedly in the pursuit of better ocean views, a coastal Maine homeowner applied herbicide to her neighbor’s trees nearly three years ago — a costly choice that would ultimately pollute a publicly owned beach, raise the threat of criminal charges, and leave homeowner Amelia Bond and her husband Arthur on the hook for more than $1.7 million.
All Rockport taxpayers will help fund expanded sewer system
At the May 27 Rockport Select Board meeting, several Rockport residents addressed the assertion that the town's proposed $52 million wastewater project would only be paid for by Rockport's sewer users. This is false. Every public building in Rockport that is connected to the sewer will be paying use fees...
On the issues: Rockport Select Board Candidate Michelle Hannan
Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Rockport Select Board. Three are competing for two three-year seats, and one is running for a one-year term that opened up when James Annis stepped down last winter for health reason. The three running for the two open seats are...
Chase becomes Edgecomb selectboard chairman
The past month for George Chase has been a whirlwind of change. He’s gone from being a code enforcement officer to a former CEO, a selectmen’s candidate to selectman, and, on May 28, in a matter of minutes went from selectman to board chairman. For Chase, becoming chair...
Two outstanding candidates for Camden Select Board: Stephanie French and Ken Gross
As a lifelong resident of Rockport and Camden, a third-generation owner of a Main Street business, and having been on multiple town committees over the years, I would like to share my views on the upcoming election of select board members. After watching the Candidates’ Forum, it was clear to...
Rockport’s Select Board uses taxpayer money for political advocacy. Again.
By now, Rockport residents are used to seeing the Rockport Resource newsletter arrive in their mailboxes a few times each year. Launched in 2020, the stated intention of the taxpayer-funded bulletin was to provide updates and useful information to town residents. Increasingly, though, it has become a means for the...
Please vote no on Article 3
Article 3 on the 2024 Town Meeting Warrant asks Rockport taxpayers to commit nearly $52 million to a new wastewater treatment facility and sewer extension. 1) $52 million is an unrealistic amount for a town of less than 3400 residents to spend on a public works project; and,. 2) financial...
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