Freedom adopts new rules aimed at curbing rowdy behavior at popular swimming spot

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 29, 2026

After complaints of drug use, nudity and other rowdy behavior, the town of Freedom will limit parking to recreational boaters and local residents, cut back hours and prohibit “disorderly conduct” at a popular boat launch and swimming spot. The select board has been trying for weeks to settle on new rules for the boat launch and swimming area on Freedom Pond, also known as Sandy Pond. The revised policy, released this week, forbids “indecent acts, intoxication or coarse language” and includes a $250 fine for vehicles that exceed the boat launch’s weight limits.