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Bangor says railroad encampment cleared; staff reported offers of phones, totes and transport
Summary
City Manager Leah told the council that all people had left the railroad property and that city and public-health staff provided phones, storage totes, pet boarding and transport options; councilors raised concerns about lost belongings, tracking relocated residents and next steps including a short-term advisory committee and hiring a homeless-response manager.
City Manager Leah reported Monday that city public-health and BCAT staff worked with residents and railroad crews and that “as of this afternoon, city staff confirmed that all individuals have moved from the railroad property and that cleanup is well underway.” Leah said staff had offered phones, tents, long-term storage options, pet boarding, transportation and physical assistance to people who were living along the tracks.
The manager cautioned that the city-owned parcel near the tracks is landlocked and hazardous, describing a steep embankment and retaining wall that make safe access difficult. She said crews planned a city cleanup before expected snow and that staff will monitor the site to…
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