WASHINGTON COUNTY UNORGANIZED TERRITORIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways
The Washington County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2026 at 4 pm in the Probate Courtroom at the Washington County Courthouse in Machias to hear public comment on the enactment of the proposed “Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways”.
The proposed ordinance allows municipal officials to close municipal roadways in the Washington County Unorganized Territories to vehicles with a gross registered weight above 23,000 lbs as necessary to prevent damage to said roadways.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for review by contacting the Washington County Unorganized Territories office at (207)255-8919 or supervisor@wcut.maine.gov. The ordinance will also be posted on the Washington County Unorganized Territories facebook page.