FRYEBURG, Maine — The Fryeburg Planning Board will be holding a public hearing today on proposed ordinances related to short-term rentals and solar projects.
The meeting is set to start at 5 p.m. at the David & Doris Hastings Community Center at 59 Recreation Drive in Fryeburg. The annual meeting when voters will consider adopting the proposed ordinances is in June.
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