Citing the need to protect surface water and the area’s aquifer, the Commission says the scope of the campground proposal makes it a regional issue, not just a matter for Ossipee planners. Meanwhile, questions continue about claims made to town officials by the campground’s engineering consultants.
NEWS
Does Ossipee Want to Attract Business or Not?
In an editorial, the Carroll County Independent notes the inconsistency of Ossipee’s Select Board in its approach to business development.
Westward Shores Granted Variance at Ossipee ZBA Meeting
Green Mountain Conservation Group asks the ZBA to revoke its approval due to alleged misrepresentations by the engineering firm representing the campground’s owners. ZBA agrees to consider the alleged misrepresentations at the next meeting.
Trust, but Verify
Citing apparent misstatements by the engineering firm advising the owners of Westward Shores in their expansion proposal, a Carroll County Independent editorial cautions local boards against accepting facts without verifying them.
Westward Shores Expansion Plans Fail Fact Checks
Questionable claims by SFC Engineering Partnership in regard to the campground’s ZBA special exemption application are being investigated after several organizations that SFC said they had contacted, and had support from, have denied such contact occurred. Some will be demanding a retraction from SFC, a correction to the meeting minutes, and possibly a revocation of the special exception that the ZBA granted.