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Councilmember urges ordinance or contract amendment to align Cornish fire restrictions with Lewiston
Summary
Councilmember Christopher Buxton reported he spoke with Jake Johnson about Cornish’s contract with Lewiston for fire and EMS protection and suggested Cornish adopt Lewiston’s anticipated ordinance adopting state fire‑restriction standards or amend the interlocal contract to default Cornish to Lewiston’s restrictions.
Councilmember Christopher Buxton told the Cornish Town Council on March 18 that he had spoken with Jake Johnson regarding the town’s fire and EMS contract with Lewiston and the need for clear local fire‑restriction rules. Buxton said Johnson plans to draft an ordinance in Lewiston that would adopt whatever the state standard is for fire restrictions, and he recommended Cornish either adopt a similar ordinance or amend its contract to default Cornish to Lewiston’s restrictions.
Why it matters: Aligning Cornish’s rules with Lewiston’s would clarify which fire restrictions apply in town and could streamline enforcement under the interlocal agreement for fire and EMS protection.
Details: Buxton said the Lewiston ordinance is expected to mirror state standards; he proposed two options for Cornish: pass a local ordinance that states the town follows the state standard for fire restrictions, or formally amend the existing contract with Lewiston so Cornish automatically defaults to whatever restrictions Lewiston adopts. The council did not take formal action at the March 18 meeting; Buxton reported the conversation and suggested the next steps.
What’s next: Buxton will await the draft ordinance in Lewiston and the council may consider drafting a matching ordinance or a contract amendment at a future meeting.
