by Doug La Rocque
The Thursday, January 13 Brunswick Town Council meeting opened with a public hearing on a request from CVE North America for a required zoning change to permit the construction of a commercial solar complex at the end of Belair Lane. CVE is asking that two parcels of land involved in the overall plat be changed to include an agricultural overlay, which would then permit a solar installation. No one spoke for or against the idea. The Council must now consider whether to permit the zoning change before the Brunswick Planning Board can move ahead with the site plan consideration.
They Are Doing It on Purpose
A Killock Avenue resident spoke during the public comment period to complain about construction work in the area of her home, feeling it is the main reason for her water problems. She also pointed out she felt it was retribution by the Town because of her previous complaints.
THM Measurement Are Creeping Upwards
THM, or Trihalomethanes, are a byproduct of the water treatment process. They are formed when natural organic material, such as the decaying vegetation commonly found in lakes and reservoirs, reacts with chlorine used to treat the water. According to Water District Supervisor Bill Bradley the most recent THM measures are near 70 parts per trillion (PPT) but that is still lower than the maximum allowed 80 PPT. He says his department is continuing to monitor the situation. Mr. Bradley also said some blasting is scheduled for the week of January 24 at the Leon construction site, where the new Aldi, Wendy’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken are being built. Call the Town Hall if you would like to be put on a text list for more specific times.
Only one resolution was on the agenda, to allow the hiring for six months of an engineer to serve the Planning Board until a formal competitive bid process is completed.