September 15, 2008
Here are the results of voting on Atkinson’s 3 Groundwater Protection articles:
– Article to amend and legally strengthen the previously passed Atkinson Water Withdrawal Control Ordinance — passed by 74.27 % (632-219)
– Article to direct the Selectmen to make the Water Withdrawal Control Ordinance also a Health Ordinance — passed by 75.7% (692-222)
– Article to designate 6 especially important groundwater recharging areas as “Prime Wetlands” – passed by 76.3 % (693- 215)
Atkinson voters continue to be very strongly protective of the environmental quality of life of Atkinson. As always, warrant articles which deal with protecting Atkinson’s ground water quality, resources, and supplies, pass by landslide votes.