PLUM CREEK Update, September 2009
On September 23, the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) unanimously voted yes to approve a plan that allows Plum Creek to rewrite state law and go forward with the largest development project of its kind in Maine history.
At the meeting where LURC voted for Plum Creek’s plan, six people were arrested for speaking out about the fact that LURC, which is supposed to serve the People of Maine, ignored the voices of thousands of Mainer’s who said “No” to the plan during the Public Hearing process. Those arrested now face unusual bail conditions, including requirement to submit to search of their bodies, vehicles, and homes at any time for any reason, and a curfew, requiring them to be home between 9pm and 5am. Many have observed that these bail conditions seem designed to send a warning to future protestors.
Is this the future trend for development in Maine’s unorganized territories?
Make Your Voice Heard!
The Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) has scheduled three public hearings on the revisions to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) . This plan is the primary guide for the future development of Maine’s North woods. It decides whether land in Maine is managed and protected in the interest of its people or for the interests of big business. Come out to one of these three hearings next week to have your voice heard.
Monday September 28th at the Senator Inn on 284 Western Ave in Augusta
From 1:00pm-4:30pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday September 29th at the Ramada Inn on 357 Odlin Rd in Bangor
From 1:00pm-4:30pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday September 30th at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center on 116 Main St in Presque Isle
From 1:00pm-4:30pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm
If you cannot make it to one of these hearings, you can also send in written comments up until October 21st
Written comments should be sent to Maine Land Use Regulation Commission, 22 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0022. Comments may also be submitted by e-mail to LURC@maine.gov. When submitting written comments by email, please indicate CLUP Comments in the subject line. For more information go to: www.maine.gov/doc/lurc/reference/cluprev/PublicHearings/september_public_hearings.html
For more information about how you can help save the Maine North woods
email: nfnmaine@gmail.com
More at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTEoxSksoAw
http://www.wlbz2.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=109391&catid=3
http://www.sunjournal.com/node/283570
