Selectboard rejects 180‑day extension of Hancock Heights moratorium after resident concerns
September 17, 2026 | Hancock, Hancock County, Maine
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The Hancock Selectboard considered a motion on Sept. 2 to extend the town’s moratorium on Hancock Heights for 180 days, but the motion failed 2–3.
Carol Lowrie made the motion “to extend the current moratorium for another 180 days,” and Robin Stratton seconded, according to the meeting record. Several audience members raised concerns during a lengthy discussion before the vote. The minutes record the motion outcome as “motion failed 2/3.”
The board did not adopt any alternative restrictions or direct staff to draft new ordinance language during the meeting. No formal next step or timeline was recorded in the minutes for revisiting Hancock Heights.
Carol Lowrie made the motion “to extend the current moratorium for another 180 days,” and Robin Stratton seconded, according to the meeting record. Several audience members raised concerns during a lengthy discussion before the vote. The minutes record the motion outcome as “motion failed 2/3.”
The board did not adopt any alternative restrictions or direct staff to draft new ordinance language during the meeting. No formal next step or timeline was recorded in the minutes for revisiting Hancock Heights.
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