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Ohio Street Arterial Reclassification→At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Public comments (5)
OpposedTammy BoyleJan 28, 2026
Co-owner of a family farm on Outer Ohio Street, she joined her sister in opposing the change for the fourth time.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 28, 2026 · 1:07:30 →OpposedPaul PasquineJan 28, 2026
A 45-year resident who retired to outer Ohio Street for its quiet character, he said the proposal would jeopardize that lifestyle.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 28, 2026 · 1:06:00 →OpposedJeffrey FaheyJan 28, 2026
Presented MaineDOT traffic counts showing Ohio Street is below the 10,000-vehicle threshold and outside parts of the growth boundary, urging rejection.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 28, 2026 · 57:35 →OpposedJoseph PrattJan 28, 2026
Noted no one has spoken in favor of the change and argued existing arterials like Union, Broadway and Essex should absorb any new development.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 28, 2026 · 1:01:01 →OpposedSadie FrancisJan 28, 2026
Said Ohio Street residents are united against the change, which would strip protections from their narrow residential street.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 28, 2026 · 1:04:16 →