Brunswick approve up to $70,000 to conserve 144 acres on former base

TIMES RECORD • February 17, 2021

Brunswick Councilors on Tuesday voted 8-1 to spend up to $70,000 to buy a 144-acres at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station from the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority for conservation and outdoor activities. The cost of the acquisition is $35,000, accompanied by a $28,000 required contribution to the Homeless Trust Fund, according to a memo from Town Manager John Eldridge. The remaining $7,000 was included in the motion in case of unexpected fees. “I think it’s really going to help define this community,” Councilor Stephen Walker said. “It’s like our Central Park.”