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Weekly digest · Kittery, ME

The week in ⁠Kittery

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Jun 29–Jul 5, 2026Week 27 · 2026
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1 public meeting analyzed this week.

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What's important ⁠this week

The Kittery Planning Board paused progress on the Coastal Hazard Zone Ordinance this week to refine technical definitions. Members Kendra Amaral and Max Zakian were tasked with updating the language regarding freeboard standards and flood elevations to ensure the policy ⁠protects long-term residency through 2050.

While the board maintains a management approach for coastal areas, the discussion highlighted significant concerns regarding ⁠septic and well stability. These technical refinements are necessary to clarify how new height limits and insurance implications will affect local property owners.

Residents should keep an eye out for upcoming community outreach materials designed to explain these complex changes. The ordinance will undergo further revisions before the draft is ready for a formal vote.

Meetings this week, in ⁠order of impact

Ranked by public engagement, decisional consequence, and whether speakers' concerns were addressed on the record.
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Planning Board2026-06-25

Planning Board · Jun 25

The board is prioritizing new coastal hazard zone ordinances to better prepare the community for future storm responses and waterfront protection.

Topics Acceptance of Previous Minutes· Priorities for 2025: Coastal Hazard Zone Ordinance· Updates from Storm Response and Preparedness in Working Waterfront Communities
Talking points
  • Board kept focus on a 'manage for' approach to help residents remain in homes through 2050 while handling septic and well challenges in affected areas. Draft still needs work on glossary, flood plain language removal, and outreach materials.
  • Next: Kendra Amaral and Max Zakian will refine the ordinance. Resource handout from a December working waterfront event will also be distributed. All votes at the meeting were unanimous.
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