10/10/2025
I’d like to thank The Quietside Journal for its coverage of recent Planning Board deliberations regarding the Worcester subdivision proposal next to the landfill.
For me, this has never been about personalities or politics. It’s about ensuring that the process is fair, transparent, and protective of our town’s future. When residents raise concerns about water quality, soil safety, or long-term environmental impact, those concerns deserve to be treated with respect, not brushed aside as “emotional.”
Southwest Harbor’s Planning Board exists to safeguard the welfare of the town, present and future. That means following the rules to the letter, listening to residents, and remembering that development should never come at the expense of health and safety.
I stand by my position: before any project moves forward on or near an uncontrolled landfill site, we must have complete and certified testing, conducted at the highest standard, and a clear plan for remediation if contaminants are found. This isn’t obstruction — it’s common sense.
I am proud to serve alongside my fellow board members, and I welcome civil discussion from all corners of our community. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to put the well-being of Southwest Harbor first.
— Charlotte Gill
Priscilla Ksionzyk, Charlotte Gill key to whether Worcester subdivision next to the town's landfill will be approved
