KENNEBEC JOURNAL • June 21, 2024
The temporary ban, which was approved by a one-vote margin at Dresden's municipal election earlier this month, prompted gravel pit owner Heather Beasley to challenge the results and seek a recount. The ordinance limits expansion of mining and quarrying and halts any new gravel or quarry pit applications for 180 days so the town can create a new ordinance to manage quarrying and gravel pits. “This is my business, my livelihood, I’m the fourth generation of women that has owned this gravel pit,” Beasley said. “This has been our business since 1915.” Beasley said she will continue to fight the moratorium.