Limerick approves $7,700 to update comprehensive plan to meet state requirements

Voters approved $7,700 to update Limerick's comprehensive plan so it meets the State of Maine's comprehensive planning requirements. Town officials said the current plan includes portions already accepted by the state but lacks additional sections; the funds would pay Southern Main Planning (consultant) to complete the remaining sections and position the town to qualify for future grants.

Speakers stressed that having an updated plan is important to support the moratorium and guide the planning board's work; some residents urged delaying funding until the regular March town meeting to avoid a tax increase, but the motion to raise and appropriate $7,700 carried. Participants described the consultant work as completing five outstanding sections necessary for state approval; the transcript states the town expects to be reimbursed through future grant opportunities where eligible.