By Edith Tucker
GORHAM — At the request of applicant Terry MacGillvray on Thursday, March 11, the Gorham Planning Board voted unanimously, 4 to 0, to continue its site plan review until Nov. 18 on the 4.80-acre former Burger King parcel at 197 Main Street and also to extend the decision time period until Jan. 30, 2022.
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