TIMES RECORD • February 24, 2025
After years of workshopping, a plan is taking shape for a vast stretch of land in Brunswick, but opinions vary on how much, if anything, should be done to develop the land for recreation. The 230-acre swath, has the potential to include a playground, playing fields, trails and a fishing/swimming area. While the possible use of the land is long-awaited, its location between the Androscoggin and New Meadows rivers hosts a trove of wildlife habitats. Residents have opposed proposed ballfields, expressed mixed views about swimming (concerned about water quality and the scope of development) and voiced skepticism about the impact on the nearby aquifer, pedestrian safety on Old Bath Road and the cost of the endeavor.