pesticides
-
PublishedMay 14, 2025
Falmouth gives public comment on pesticide ordinance, again
The ordinance was reintroduced after unmet requirements caused the initial ordinance, which the Town Council passed on Feb. 24, to be unenforceable.
-
PublishedApril 29, 2025
Camden lawmaker proposes increase in state fines for improper pesticide use
The bill, submitted in response to a high-profile case in 2022, would raise fines from $1,500 per violation to $25,000 — and more if the violator is shown to have benefited or committed prior violations.
-
PublishedMarch 24, 2025
Falmouth to have another public hearing, vote on pesticide ordinance
Delayed by unrealized statutory requirements, if the ordinance is passed, the effective date will now be May 1.
-
PublishedMarch 11, 2025
Falmouth retailers prepare for pesticide ordinance to take effect
Businesses that sell pesticides and fertilizers must indicate which products can be used in Falmouth starting April 1.
-
PublishedMarch 3, 2025
Falmouth Town Council passes pesticide and fertilizer ordinance
The controversial ordinance was first introduced last spring and has undergone extensive public input and drafting. It will be in effect on April 1.
-
PublishedFebruary 14, 2025
Some Falmouth residents still displeased with draft pesticide ordinance
At the public hearing, Falmouth residents largely expressed opposition to the attempt to further regulate pesticides and fertilizers in town.
-
PublishedJanuary 21, 2025
Brunswick pushes to curb chemical lawn treatment
After years of hearing concerns from local fishermen, Brunswick is considering a piecemeal approach to a pesticide ordinance. On March 3, the public will have a chance to voice their stance.
-
PublishedJanuary 21, 2025
Falmouth pesticide ordinance reintroduced with minor changes
The controversial pesticide and fertilizer ordinance saw changes based on feedback from the Town Council and community members.
-
PublishedDecember 16, 2024
Falmouth pesticide ordinance sees changes, awaits minor edits
At the Falmouth Town Council meeting on Dec. 9, the town presented the changes to a controversial pesticide and fertilizer ordinance based on community feedback and delayed its approval as small changes will still be made.
-
PublishedNovember 4, 2024
Falmouth considers revised draft of pesticide use
A community feedback session on Oct. 30 brought up concerns over golf courses' exemption from the restriction, as well as suggesting an exemption for crabgrass management.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next Page →