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Poland Spring pre-application set for June; town schedules board presentation and later public hearing
Summary
Poland Spring told town staff it will submit a permit application by June 15, with a board presentation on June 30 and a later public hearing for permit comments; the Select Board agreed not to take public comment during the June 30 informational presentation.
Town staff told the Select Board that Poland Spring met in a pre-application session with the town manager and technical adviser to clarify requirements under a recently adopted ordinance. Poland Spring plans to submit a formal permit application around June 15; the manager said the company and the town’s hydrogeologist will present to the board on June 30 and that town staff expects to post application materials in advance so the public can review them before the formal public hearing.
Board members said the June 30 presentation will be informational for the board and recommended that public comment be reserved for the official public hearing tied to the permit application. Staff recommended additional public‑notice measures (posting on the website and electronic board) and noted a technical presentation for board members on June 10 to review application materials.
Staff emphasized that the pre-application meeting did not bind the town to any decision: it was a procedural step to help applicants understand ordinance requirements and to reduce back‑and‑forth once an application is submitted. The board also noted Poland Spring will host a community appreciation barbecue on May 28 that will recognize the Denmark Fire Department but will not include a full permit presentation.
Next steps: Poland Spring will submit its application by mid‑June; the town will post application materials and schedule the public hearing once the permit application is accepted for review.
