Press Herald discovers West Brunswick Engineer has financial conflict of interest
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- Created: 18 April 2014 18 April 2014
How do your define 'conflict of interest?' The Portland Press Herald reports that the West Brunswick engineer who determined that the proposed Downeaster Layover Facility would exceed federal noise regulations, quietly filed plans to build a 9-home subdivision next to the land. That's a clear financial 'conflict of interest.' Or, to put it another way, "Not in my backyard unless it's my subdivision." Read the Press Herald's reporting.
Brunswick Layover Facility: Gov. Says, "Thorough review needed" - TRN says "Current Environmental Assessment more than sufficient"
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- Created: 25 March 2014 25 March 2014
From Wayne Davis, TrainRiders/Northeast Chairman:
A letter from Governor Paul LePage to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) became public this week requesting a "significant and thorough review" of the planned train Layover Facility that would be constructed in the existing property zoned 'rail yard' in West Brunswick.
First Two Months of 2014 Show Solid Growth
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- Created: 25 March 2014 25 March 2014
NNERPA Executive Director Patricia Quinn announced at today's monthly board meeting that Downeaster ridership had increased by a total of 5,834 riders during the first two months of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. Revenue demonstrated a similar jump, increasing by $109,195 over Jan/Feb of 2013.