SUN JOURNAL • February 22, 2022
A report by FB Environmental Associates, Horsley Group, and UMaine says: The city of Auburn should not seek to ease the current resource protection zoning or consider rezoning portions of the watershed for increased density. Increased density and new opportunities for residential development are better suited to other areas of Auburn outside of the Lake Auburn watershed. The Planning Board voted unanimously Feb. 8 to rezone and allow development of land that includes the Berry Farm overlooking Lake Auburn. Is it too late for citizens to share concerns? The watershed was established to protect Lake Auburn (drinking water for Auburn/Lewiston). Contact city councilor before their March meeting. ~ Mary Ann Norcross, Auburn