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PublishedMarch 23, 2022
Camden, Rockport leaders in heated dispute over sewer fees
Camden and Rockport town officials have exchanged strong words in meetings and correspondence as negotiations have broken down over sewer fees. Camden says Rockport has not paid its bills; Rockport accuses Camden of failing to discuss the matter.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Tannery proposal prompts heated discussion
The Select Board on March 21 had a sometimes heated discussion with residents concerning a question on the June town meeting warrant over what to do with the tannery property. The board voted to approve a town meeting question for a charter change to make voting by secret ballot going forward and discussed a moratorium on piers and floats in the outer harbor.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2022
Making the case for saving Montgomery Dam
The Save the Dam Falls Committee contributes “Dam Straight” columns concerning the preservation of the waterfall and Montgomery Dam. Their opinions are their own and do not reflect the editorial position of The Camden Herald.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2022
The erosion of public access
Alison McKellar is a Camden resident and Select Board member. Her views are her own and do not reflect those of the Select Board or the editorial position of The Camden Herald. We welcome letters and guest columns reflecting other viewpoints via editor@villagesoup.com.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
River Restoration group wants citizen advisory committee
While "Save the Dam Falls" has turned in signed petitions at the town office, their opposition, "Restore Megunticook," was on the streets of Camden March 2 gathering signatures for their own petition.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
Sherman Cove pier approved despite concerns about public access
Select Board Vice Chair Alison McKellar raised concerns that owners of a planned pier in Sherman Cove would interfere with public access to the water. Following a lengthy discussion, the board voted 3-1 to approve the project.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Camden officials mull agreement for former tannery
Camden town officials are drafting a purchase-and-sales agreement with developer Michael Mullins to bring maker workshops to the former tannery lot.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2022
Group gathers signatures to favor river restoration
Tony Grassi, of Camden, updated the Select Board Tuesday on the petition effort to put an article on the June town meeting warrant asking if voters favor efforts to restore the Megunticook River including removal of Montgomery Dam.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Camden, Lincolnville select boards seek rules of engagement when it comes to dams
The Camden and Lincolnville select boards met Monday night, Feb. 7, to discuss how both towns can be involved in approving and funding shared dam projects.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
When you know better, do better
Alison McKellar is a Camden resident and Select Board member. Her views are her own and do not reflect those of the Select Board or the editorial position of The Camden Herald. We welcome letters and guest columns reflecting other viewpoints via editor@villagesoup.com.
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