LET’S KEEP
BOOTHBAY
HARBOR
SAFE & GREEN

Boothbay Harbor’s East Side Waterfront development is an opportunity to create a beautiful and scenic new space for our community. But the project that has been proposed is not compliant with shoreland development standards, has been plagued by multiple violations, and doesn’t propose a park in any traditional sense.

Let’s tell the developer and the Town that we want a safe, green and compliant park.

A park, not a commercial development

  • East Side Waterfront Park is not subject to any deed restrictions protecting it for conservation/park use.  The town could avoid scrutiny of this “park” on the promise of its public benefits, only to have the developer turn around and sell it for commercial use. Reference: BBHWP deed.

  • This is not the green, environmentally friendly park we were promised.  BBHWP has proposed a general store, apartments, marina, eating establishment, and loads of pavement.

The Developer Advertised a Green Park

Here is What the Developer Filed For:

The Superior Court has ordered this project to ‘go back to the beginning.’ Let’s make sure our town officials keep East Side Waterfront Park green, to uphold our local standard and preserve Boothbay Harbor’s pristine coastal environment.

 

Build Green. Build Safe.

Not only is all this concrete and asphalt impervious space unsightly, it’s unsafe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency makes clear that “when rainwater washes over impervious surfaces such as rooftops, parking lots, and roads, it collects and carries pollutants that ultimately flow into waterways.” Having this proposed development with nearly 62% impervious space right next to the ocean is unsafe for our harbor and a violation of our coastal zoning standards, which are in place to preserve our Boothbay Harbor community. There’s a simple solution: ensure East Side Waterfront development has 80% green space.

 

Prioritize Pier Safety.

The integrity of our waterfront is critical to our Boothbay Harbor community, and the East Side pier should remain safe and secure for people to enjoy. An engineering report shows that the wharf on this property may need approximately $1 million in structural repairs to be safe for its stated purposes. Let’s ensure that any approved development of this space upholds our community safety standards and waterfront legacy.

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