BRUNSWICK
Some residents have submitted a petition to the Brunswick Town Council supporting a public vote in June on the future of 946 Mere Point Road.
The council has already authorized Town Manager John Eldridge to sell the property to get it back on the tax roll.
Businessman and former Town Councilor Rob Jarratt read aloud a short statement asking the town for more time to talk about making the coastal land in front of the home a public park.
Jarratt and supporters are asking for a public park at that address that would also provide access for shellfishermen.
The council Monday took no action on the petition. Town Clerk Fran Smith did not take the petition in hand — the petition had not yet been submitted to town officials during business hours. The names and addresses of the 1,164 signatures on the petition will be checked to ensure all are registered voters of Brunswick.
“We’re hoping we can talk with somebody at the town and ask, what’s the hurry?” said petitioner Sockna Dice on Tuesday
Signatures were collected over a six-week period, she said.
“We’re trying to do what’s best for the town,” said Dice. “We don’t quite understand what’s the problem.”
Dice reiterated comments from Monday — that no disrespect of the council or the manager’s authority is meant. The petition’s goal is to buy more time and put the matter out to public vote in the spring, at town meeting.
“Hopefully we can work something out,” Dice said.
Pot moratorium extended
On Monday, the Brunswick Town Council unanimously extended a moratorium until May 20, 2017, banning retail marijuana stores, facilities and social clubs.
Councilor Kathy Wilson said personal feelings by councilors about marijuana must be set aside as the board shapes policy.
lconnell@timesrecord.com
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