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Putnham County rejects request to vacate Chimera (Chamira) Way after residents and fire officials urge preservation of lake access
Summary
After an hours‑long public hearing, Putnham County commissioners voted unanimously to deny a petition to vacate a portion of Chimera (Chamira) Way, citing public access to George's Lake, drainage needs and fire‑rescue concerns. Dozens of residents urged the board to retain the road as county right‑of‑way.
Putnham County commissioners on March 10 unanimously voted to deny an application to vacate a portion of Chimera (sometimes spelled Chamira/Chimira in the record) Way in Interlock and Lake Estates Unit 26, preserving public access to George’s Lake.
The decision ended a long public hearing that drew residents, a private attorney and the applicant. Commissioner Harvey opened the discussion by saying he had “come to believe… it’s time to put this situation to bed” and urged denial and that the county accept the right‑of‑way into its maintenance system as a Class 2 road so the public — including fire and rescue — would retain access.
Why it mattered: County staff and the fire rescue department also recommended denial, citing the Putnham County comprehensive plan and the county’s need to preserve drainage and emergency access. Dozens of…
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