Citizen’s Initiatives

Town Targets Citizen Petitions

The Citizen Petitions you voted to adopt are under fire again by the Rockport Select Board in their October 11…

2 years ago

Maine Superior Court ruling largely in favor of Friends of Rockport; Town schedules Planning Board hearing for January 27, 2022

Maine Superior Court applies citizen initiatives to hotel, remands on parking and architectural harmony shortfalls.

2 years ago

Comprehensive Plan Input

The Comprehensive Plan is the foundation of Rockport town policy and ordinances. Now is your chance to participate in building…

3 years ago

Desperate Times

Desperate times as developers rush construction and contradict themselves in Court papers to ensure they can capitalize on the legally…

3 years ago

Superior Court Update (August 12)

Superior Court Update after plaintiffs submit comprehensive brief covering all aspects of the various appeals in process. Read more here:

3 years ago

Where Things Stand

It seems like a good time to share where things stand. Still plenty of balls in the air, and hopeful…

3 years ago

Progress in Superior Court

FOR made progress in Superior Court effort to stay construction, while litigation is heard. Meanwhile, developer redoubles efforts to thwart…

3 years ago

Radio Silence…Not Really

As the Superior Court considers a temporary injunction to stop construction, developer races to eliminate scenic views and fill the…

3 years ago

Town Overrules Voters

The Town of Rockport has chosen to use your tax dollars to fight implementation of Article 3 and Article 4…

3 years ago

About those citizens’ initiatives

The citizens' initiatives were passed in the 2020 town meeting, but the town will not comment on applying them to…

3 years ago