GORHAM — The state and town of Gorham are jointly asking Superior Court Justice Lawrence MacLeod to reconsider his decision that allowing OHRV use along the Route 2/Lancaster Road neighborhood constitutes an unconstitutional taking of abutters’ property. The defendants charge the court “overlooked or misapprehended points of law and fact” in ruling that the homeowners are entitled to just compensation.
But the plaintiffs have filed a counter motion, arguing the judge’s decision is correct and grounded on facts heard at the trial. They are urging the court to uphold its decision.
More and more residents in OHRV towns are becoming tired of the same issues that the Gorham residents were complaining about. Noise, dust, and lack of enforcement. My question to the town selectmen and the State: What is your solution to improving the three top complaints by locals who's property abut town roads that accommodate OHRVs? Property owners have every right to address these issues, and its the responsibility of the town, the clubs, and the State to have a solution to solve these three common complaints. If they can't do this, its not fair to hardworking taxpayers to put up with the nuisance. Landowners need to stand up against the towns and clubs who push for these trails on town roads etc. I should be able to have the right to enjoy the use of my property without the added nuisance.
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More and more residents in OHRV towns are becoming tired of the same issues that the Gorham residents were complaining about. Noise, dust, and lack of enforcement. My question to the town selectmen and the State: What is your solution to improving the three top complaints by locals who's property abut town roads that accommodate OHRVs? Property owners have every right to address these issues, and its the responsibility of the town, the clubs, and the State to have a solution to solve these three common complaints. If they can't do this, its not fair to hardworking taxpayers to put up with the nuisance. Landowners need to stand up against the towns and clubs who push for these trails on town roads etc. I should be able to have the right to enjoy the use of my property without the added nuisance.
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