Maine Woods Update - Plum Creek Scoping Sessions

The four scoping sessions held by the Land Use Regulation Commission on the Plum Creek development plan are completed and the results are a resounding success!

During the northern sessions, so many local citizens voiced their concerns that the Greenville Board of Selectmen rescinded their endorsement of the Plum Creek Plan (see articles below):

1.  KENNEBEC JOURNAL – August 23, 2005

     http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/1891812.shtml

     Greenville rescinds backing for Plum Creek

2.  PORTLAND PRESS HERALD – August 23, 2005

     http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/state/050823_plumcreek.shtml

     Moosehead project hits a bump

3.  MAINE PUBLIC RADIO – August 22, 2005

     Greeville Selectmen Back Off Support Of Plum Creek Development Plan

This, however, is just the beginning.  It is critical that this momentum continue over the next months. If you were unable to attend the sessions (or if you did speak but did not submit your written comments) YOU SHOULD SUBMIT YOUR WRITTEN COMMENTS DIRECTLY TO LURC BY SEPTEMBER 7^th. 

Here is the address for LURC where you can send your comments:

     Agnieszka Pinette

     LURC

     22 State House Station

     Augusta, ME 04333-0022

     Email: agnieszka.pinette@maine.gov     

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