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Committee moves to refer Taylor Field 'safe zone' designation to full council

5595074 · August 18, 2025
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Summary

At an Aug. 18 meeting, Bangor’s Economic Development Committee considered a code change request to designate Taylor Field as a youth-focused "safe zone" under state law and moved to refer the request to the full City Council.

Bangor’s Economic Development Committee on Aug. 18 considered a code change request to designate Taylor Field as a state-authorized “safe zone” that would allow enhanced criminal charges for drug and aggravated crimes committed in areas frequented by minors.

City Solicitor Grace presented the request and told the committee that municipalities may designate parks, playgrounds…

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