Gorham Residents Challenge the Approval of a Proposed Amazon Distribution Facility in Court

Residents appeal Gorham's approval of Amazon warehouse

A group of Gorham residents are appealing a recent decision by the town Planning Board to greenlight a 146,000-square-foot Amazon distribution facility. The residents filed an appeal with the Cumberland County Superior Court. They argue that the site plan approved last month does not address their longstanding concerns about the project’s environmental and traffic impacts. “Our reason for getting into this fight is that we care about our communi…

Gorham residents challenge the approval of a proposed Amazon distribution facility in court

Gorham United has appealed the town's approval of a proposed Amazon facility, citing concerns over traffic, safety, wetlands and compliance with local development standards.

Gorham group challenges town’s approval of Amazon facility in court

The residents allege that the planning board failed to apply local standards governing traffic, public safety, wetlands and stormwater.