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Residents press CMP for clearer site plans for Wadley Lane substation; council reiterates limited authority
Summary
Central Maine Power presented materials about a proposed Wadley Lane substation; residents and councilors said CMP’s visuals and location justification were inadequate and the planning board—not the town council—has decision authority.
Central Maine Power provided an informational update on plans for a proposed substation on Wadley Lane, and residents urged the company to provide clearer maps and stronger explanations for why the site was chosen instead of properties in the town’s industrial corridor.
The council heard the update from Tim (town staff), who prefaced the exchange by saying, “Remind you that the council has no statutory authority over the CMP project.” That limitation was reiterated several times as the discussion moved to questions from residents and councilors.
Mallory (councilor) told colleagues she…
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