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Saco council OKs $46,000 to start local beach management plan after storm concerns
Summary
The Saco City Council approved a $46,000 first-step budget amendment to fund an inventory analysis and initial outreach for a comprehensive beach management plan; proponents cited recent storm damage and Army Corps activity while some councilors urged caution using unassigned fund balance without final audited figures.
The Saco City Council on Aug. 25 approved the first reading of a $46,000 budget amendment to fund an inventory analysis and initial outreach step for a local comprehensive beach management plan.
Councilor Michael Berman moved the order to approve the $46,000 from the city’s unassigned fund balance; Councilor Gunn seconded. The motion passed on a roll-call vote, 7-0, and the council scheduled the final reading for Sept. 8, 2025.
Supporters told the council the step is needed now that recent storms and planned federal work have increased pressure on the city’s beaches. “We’ve had back-to-back storms,” Councilor Berman said, urging the council to assemble a single strategic…
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