Currently there are efforts underway by private developers, to build large-scale residential housing or mixed-use projects in Gorham. Specifically, this includes a development on the site of the former Gorham Country Club off McClellan Road, which would include 824 residential units and several commercial buildings. In addition, the Robie Woods project off Robie St. in Gorham village would involve construction of 392 residential units, including single family homes, condos, and apartments. There are also other large projects in earlier stages of development.

The majority of the town council and the planning board have voted their support for the Robie Woods project stating it is in compliance with the town’s Comprehensive Plan. The planning board has just voted to allow the Country Club project to proceed, also stating the project is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.

However, lengthy public water and sewer line extensions need to be completed before construction can begin on the Country Club project. (A proposed contract zone for the initial 64 single family homes of the Country Club development will soon go before the town council for their consideration.)

1) Do you believe you have enough information on the Robie Woods and Country Club projects to have an informed opinion about them, either for or against?

2) Do you believe you need more information about Gorham’s Comprehensive Plan in general, possibly through the town government hosting more workshops and information sessions to explain the Plan?

3) Based on what you currently know about these two projects, would you like to express an opinion about whether you support or oppose either of them? (You are welcome to include reasons for your support or opposition regarding each project.)

4) As it appears likely that both the Robie Woods and the Country Club will be going forward, are there any changes or stipulations that you would like to suggest regarding either project?

5) Similarly to Question 3, based on what you currently know, please state your opinion regarding how you generally feel about large scale residential developments in Gorham, as well as including some reasons behind your opinion.

Respond online at https://forms.gle/wcdMdUM8Pzpnaw4L6 or mail response to Gorham Times, P. O. Box 401, Gorham, ME 04038. Anonymous responses will be accepted.