Acadia

Rep. Perry and many other legislature members had a busy weekend with hundreds of emails pouring in from all over the country. I did some research, while it is not an exhaustive study, it tends to support my belief that waste disposal is not a real problem - at least in Augusta and the State as a whole. I talked with the State Police and with the Augusta City police. When asked if they were aware of RVers dumping sewage or RVers who were “camping” in public parking lots they said no. While it is possible it has happened it clearly has not risen to the level of concern that has gotten law enforcement involved.

The health and safety argument is a red herring - my opinion.

It is possible that this evolution could result in positive changes here in the State of Maine. Again, my opinion is that if the State DOT, Office of Tourism and Health and Safety departments were to look carefully they would realize this is an opportunity to improve their services to the traveling public. I firmly believe it would be cost effective and good public relations to add dump stations at rest areas and information centers. There are several rest areas in my area of Maine that have just had porta potties replaced by new “out houses”. If that can be done and these can be serviced it would take very little effort and $$ to include a dump station for Motor Homes/RVs and truckers.

Oh well, all good things take time. And, some take longer than others.