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Skowhegan Planning Board approves site plan for medical cannabis cultivation at 667 Waterville Road
Summary
On March 3, 2026 the Skowhegan Planning Board unanimously approved a minor site plan review allowing work toward a medical cannabis cultivation facility at 667 Waterville Road; board members emphasized that state licensing and local code compliance are still required before operation can begin.
The Skowhegan Planning Board on March 3, 2026 unanimously approved a minor site plan review that allows the property owner to pursue building work for a medical cannabis cultivation facility at 667 Waterville Road.
The vote came after the board reviewed additional information about the facility’s security systems and operational limits. Vice‑Chairman Jeff McCabe moved to approve the site plan; Randall Franck seconded, and the motion passed 7-0.
The decision does not authorize the facility to begin growing or selling product. Chairman Steve Conley clarified that the board’s approval permits work to bring buildings into compliance with the town code but does not substitute for state licensing or final code clearance before operations may begin.
Albert Kang, a member of the public who addressed the board during the discussion, said the facility’s product would be sold only to licensed caregivers and described state oversight and inspections. "It is sold to licensed caregivers only," Kang said, and he noted that state rules limit flowering canopy to 500 square feet and require strict inspections.
Code Enforcement Officer Aaron Crocker told the board buildings used in the grow operation must meet local code requirements; Crocker and Chairman Conley discussed the town’s process for being notified when a state license is issued and the town’s role in ensuring local compliance.
Board member Michelle Kelso raised concerns about the volume of production and impacts on nearby properties, including odor and potential secondhand smoke. Members compared odor regulation for cannabis to local regulations for other odor sources and emphasized the importance of public awareness and monitoring.
The minutes show Albert Kang also informed the board of several license renewals, a discontinuation and an address change, and of an intention to apply for three additional state licenses. The board recorded no public objections and no requested conditions tied to the site‑plan approval in the meeting record.
The meeting concluded with routine agenda items and an adjournment at 6:25 p.m.; the minutes for the March 3 meeting were later approved on April 7, 2026.
