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Planning board continues review of plan to convert 482 Waterville Road to medical‑marijuana fertilizer facility
Summary
The Norridgewock Planning Board reviewed a site plan to convert an existing barn at 482 Waterville Road into a medical‑marijuana fertilizer/processing facility, requesting written filtration specs, a licensed waste contractor for fertilizers, an ownership disclosure and a well report before final approval.
The Norridgewock Planning Board on Thursday continued its review of a site plan application to convert an existing barn at 482 Waterville Road into a medical‑marijuana fertilizer and processing facility, placing several conditions on any final approval.
Chair Gene Lancaster opened the discussion and reminded board members they must apply the town’s site plan review ordinance rather than personal opinions. The board asked the applicant to submit written manufacturer information and specifications for the activated carbon filtration system; the applicant’s representative said the brand is “Durabreeze” and that CFM levels will be set to conform to board guidelines but that the board must receive the specifications in writing.
The board also directed the applicant to provide a current list of LLC members and managers, an additional licensed waste contractor willing to accept fertilizer (the contract submitted from Somerset Disposal specifically excludes fertilizer), and a statement from a licensed well driller confirming sufficient water on the property before the facility may operate. Town Manager Richard Lobel confirmed those items will be treated as conditions for final action.
“This will be a condition: you will not be able to operate until you have a well drilled and a statement from a licensed well driller that you have sufficient water on the property,” a board member said during the meeting.
The applicant, who identified himself as Benjamin and said he represents GrowGeneration, offered to submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manufacturer contact information and to follow up by e‑mail. Benjamin described the products as water‑based liquid nutrients kept in sealed containers and said SDS procedures and OSHA requirements inform how emergencies would be handled.
The board continued the item for the next meeting pending receipt of the requested documentation and the drilling report from Pine State Drilling.
The next procedural step is for the applicant to supply the specified documents; the board will reconsider the application once those conditions are met.
