Public Hearing Notice - Mineral Extraction Ordinance (second reading)

The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Winthrop Town Office (All Purpose Room) at 17 Highland Ave. and via Zoom (link posted here)to consider the adoption of a Mineral Extraction Ordinance, 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.

As part of the adoption process, the council will take public input regarding the proposed ordinance, a full copy of which is attached below and is posted to the Town Website: winthropmaine.org/town-council and is also available at the Town Office, 17 Highland Ave.