Who puts a parking lot in the middle of a Park?
Hackberry Park Plan was presented and approved in one City Council meeting Monday August 28, 2023. There will not be a public hearing. There has not been any information in the city’s newsletter. This has all been decided by a couple of park commissioners and the city council - less then 10 people.
Orono paves over more green space at Hackberry Park
Why is Orono taking the middle of a park for hardcover parking in a neighborhood? What happened to T-Ball? Won’t this bring more traffic and more league games to the small neighborhood park? More noise, more traffic, less green, less trees and less habitat for wildlife?
You are Invited! Hackberry Park Listening Session April 29 10-11 a.m.
Don't miss the first Hackberry Park Listening Session held Saturday April 29 (tomorrow!) from 10-11 am at Hackberry Park. This is your chance to weigh in on what the Orono Park Commission is proposing for this Park.
It’s Time for Orono to Listen
Let’s ask for a Listening Session For Hackberry Park Development Now
One of the primary reasons that there is so much unrest in Orono at this very moment is because the Park Commission and City Council are not asking the Citizens what they want BEFORE starting Park design and master plans.
Because the Citizens were not a part of the process from the beginning, there have been what appear to be four false starts.
Lack of listening sessions at Summit Beach, Lowry Woods Nature Conservation Area, Bederwood Park and Orono Golf Course lead to citizen unrest about the lack of engagement with the general public.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
The numbers in Orono don’t lie, however, the chaos around them confuses the truth. In four examples detailed here regarding the Orono Golf Course, the citizens of Orono have voiced their concerns and continue to stand up for their rights.