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Brunswick board says limit pot businesses to industrial area

BRUNSWICK — The Planning Board narrowly passed a recommendation Sept. 11 that would allow marijuana-related facilities only in the town’s industrial district. Several local proprietors of medical marijuana operations spoke against the recommendation by the Marijuana Policy Working Group during the three-hour meeting. The measure passed 4-3, with Chairman Charlie Frizzle, Gary Ballerini, Bill Dana and M. Kelly […]

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Designer defends proposal for Brunswick fire station

BRUNSWICK — The architect who drafted the plan for a proposed $13 million Central Fire Station detailed Monday night how it will better protect firefighters and provide more space to house first-responders.  After discussing a report from the Fire Station Task Force on Sept. 4 about the proposed replacement for Central Fire Station, councilors heard more […]

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Topsham mulls beefing up property maintenance standards

TOPSHAM — The town is considering development of an expanded property maintenance code. Under the code, vacant buildings in particular would likely be scrutinized for possible safety hazards and eyesores to neighbors. But members of the Board of Selectmen were hesitant Sept. 6 to extend authority to issues such as unmowed lawns and chipping paint. […]