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Wells holds public hearing on multiple Nov. 4 referendum articles, residents voice concerns
Summary
The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing Oct. 21 on several referendum items that will appear on the Nov. 4 secret-ballot referendum, including a comprehensive plan update, changing the town clerk to an appointed position, ADU ordinance revisions tied to LD 2003, affordable housing zoning changes, sidewalk ordinance updates, and a boundary-line agreement; public commenters urged scrutiny on representation, climate goals, ADU placement, and an unrelated voter-ID initiative.
The Wells Board of Selectmen held a public hearing Oct. 21 on a package of referendum articles scheduled for a Nov. 4 secret-ballot vote, detailing proposed changes to the towns comprehensive plan, town clerk selection, zoning and rental rules, and municipal property boundaries.
Select Board member Mike summarized Article 2, a comprehensive plan update that began after a 2019 ordinance and has been developed by a committee since 2020; the draft has been posted online and placed on file at town offices and the library for public review. During public comment, long-time resident Joe Hardy said the update was created by an…
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