Selectmen approve Harborview special-amusement filing and seasonal lease for outdoor deck space
June 21, 2026 | Stonington, Hancock County, Maine
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The Stonington Selectmen confirmed that the Harborview Store’s special-amusement application was complete and properly advertised, with no public comments received, and noted the application preserves the restaurant’s ability to host amplified or special-amusement activities.
New owner Gail Stinson told the board she wants the option to use the front deck area for outdoor seating in case rising COVID-19 cases require outdoor service. Town Manager Billings said the board could set lease terms and increments as it saw fit.
The board voted to approve a seasonal lease for the deck/front-space to allow outdoor service (motion by John Steed; second by John Robbins), recorded 4-0. The board discussed limiting lease periods to summer months and indicated flexibility on start/end dates.
The action follows the town’s public-notice and permitting procedures for special-amusement applications; no other conditions or detailed lease terms were specified in the meeting record. The next procedural step is to finalize lease paperwork with the town office.
New owner Gail Stinson told the board she wants the option to use the front deck area for outdoor seating in case rising COVID-19 cases require outdoor service. Town Manager Billings said the board could set lease terms and increments as it saw fit.
The board voted to approve a seasonal lease for the deck/front-space to allow outdoor service (motion by John Steed; second by John Robbins), recorded 4-0. The board discussed limiting lease periods to summer months and indicated flexibility on start/end dates.
The action follows the town’s public-notice and permitting procedures for special-amusement applications; no other conditions or detailed lease terms were specified in the meeting record. The next procedural step is to finalize lease paperwork with the town office.
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