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The Planning Board has hit the brakes on a controversial stormwater pollution prevention plan, citing serious technical flaws and environmental concerns raised by staff and local residents.

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Board delays acceptance of stormwater plan after staff and neighbor raise technical and environmental concerns
Staff and a neighbor urged the board to reject the current stormwater (SWPPP) submission for a property linked to Gerard, citing an outdated aerial, missing elevations/topography, unscaled diagrams, unclear spillway and sediment-basin placement, and possible fill that may trigger state permits; the board declined to accept the plan and asked for more detailed, scaled engineering documentation.
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August 8, 2026 at 11:20 AM
The Limerick Select Board is facing a financial storm as audit delays and mysterious cash draws raise serious questions about the town's fiscal health.

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Select Board confronts audit delay, disputed TAN draw and questions about town bookkeeping
At its July 21 meeting the Limerick Select Board spent a large portion of the session on audit delays and disputed use of a tax anticipation note after the contracted auditor said he could not complete the FY2025 audit until mid next year; board members pressed staff on cash balances, land-sale revenues and rescue-billing postings.
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July 23, 2026 at 11:10 AM
A local resident’s fiery testimony has ignited serious allegations of retaliation and intimidation against the Select Board, calling for transparency and respect for public records.

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Resident accuses Select Board of retaliation and lack of transparency; board hears multiple public records complaints
A resident at the hearing accused town officials of intimidation, retaliation and failing to respond to FOIA requests; commenters raised related concerns about meeting scheduling, public records, and the treatment of citizens who question government actions; the board acknowledged the concerns and said staff and auditors are working to reconcile records.
citizenportal.ai
July 20, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Limerick's Select Board is weighing a vital 560-foot water main extension that promises to modernize century-old infrastructure while leveraging nearly $250,000 in grant funds!

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Select Board hears proposal to extend 12‑inch water main on Central Avenue using existing CDBG and town funds
Consultants and the Water & Sewer District briefed the board on the Deep Veil project and proposed a 560‑foot, 12‑inch Central Avenue extension estimated at $366,000, to be funded mainly from remaining CDBG allocations and existing town project balances; board asked staff to confirm grant eligibility and account balances before approving a contract change order.
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July 19, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The Limerick Planning Board is taking crucial steps to update its comprehensive plan amid rising concerns about data centers threatening local water resources.

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Limerick planning board workshop focuses on comprehensive-plan update and data-center water concerns
At a July 15 workshop, the Limerick Planning Board agreed to add meeting minutes to the record, heard residents warn that data centers could harm the town's aquifer and wetlands, and reviewed a consultant proposal (about $7,700) to update the comprehensive plan with a six-month timeline.
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July 16, 2026 at 6:51 AM
The Limerick select board is under scrutiny as they tackle financial irregularities and appoint a new payroll clerk amidst concerns over accounting practices.

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Limerick select board debates finances, audit work and appoints payroll clerk
At its June 30 meeting the Limerick select board spent extended time on municipal finances, questioned the treasurer's actions and the town's audit trail, engaged forensic/accounting review, approved appointment of a payroll clerk and approved several routine items including a sign purchase.
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July 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Residents in Limerick are facing potential health risks as chlorinated solvents were detected near their homes, prompting immediate action from state remediation teams.

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State teams describe PCE/TCE contamination near former Central Avenue landfill; homes fitted with filters and ventilation systems
State remediation staff and Maine CDC told Limerick residents on June 30 that sampling found chlorinated solvents (PCE and TCE) near the former Central Avenue landfill; the department installed whole-house carbon filters and sub‑slab depressurization systems in affected homes and will monitor systems quarterly through 2026.
citizenportal.ai
July 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM