Planning Board Public Hearing Jan. 10, 2024 - Creation of a Mineral Extraction Ordinance

The Winthrop Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 10,  2024, at 7:00 PM at the Winthrop Town Office (All Purpose Room) at 17 Highland Ave. and (via Zoom) as part of the process to establish a Mineral Extraction Ordinance. The Planning Board  will take public input regarding draft language which includes removal and reclamation  standards, and municipal procedures to regulate the removal, processing and storage of  topsoil, loam, rock, flat rock, sand, gravel, or other similar materials, other than metallic  minerals and is intended to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare; and to  minimize the potential adverse impact of mineral extraction to the town, abutting  property owners, citizens of the town, and wildlife and natural resources.

A full copy of the proposed amendment is attached below and is also available at the Town Office, 17 Highland  Ave.

Questions can be addressed to Dawn Emerson, Town Planner, at (207) 377-7200  x 6014 or demerson@winthropmaine.org.