Save Dawson Woods

Today's photo's I am 100% certain these loads did not come from the new mausoleum site, as the dirt is different in appearance and contains debris.

During the recent BOA meeting, I listened as the Diocese’s legal counsel misrepresented the nature of this access path; first calling it an “old bike path,” and then claiming that the vehicles were “nothing more than a pickup truck.” This is simply not true.

Flights

Today is September 20th 2025. This is to note the destruction of trees and the amount of fill that is continued to be brought in. I'm thinking of it as a photo journal for the public to see

Hmmm

BOA meeting July 7th 7pm City Hall.
Here’s what I’m asking:
1) Fines to be greater than what it would have cost to do this the right way.
2) Trees must be replanted along the borders of our properties.
3) The cleared lot at 36 Dawson should not become a road.
4) stop this solar project now!

SoPo friends. Anyone interested in attending?

This!

Just proof of how wet this land is in the spring! Now the trees are gone to suck up any of the extra water 😞

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I think we've struck a nerve. The cemetery doesn't want us watching them

Notices of Violation Issued to Portland Jetport, Portland Catholic Diocese for Tree Clearing  

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South Portland orders remediation from Portland Jetport over unpermitted clear cutting The city of South Portland has issued a notice of violation to the Portland Jetport over unpermitted clear cutting.

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South Portland issues citations to Portland Jetport, Diocese of Portland over tree clearing Violations issued by the city of South Portland include unauthorized removal of protected trees and damaging protected wetlands.

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Happy to report both channel 8 and channel 13. News came out to look at the tree devastation today! So watch the news tonight.
#SaveDawsonWoods

South Portland slaps jetport with tree violation notices South Portland slaps jetport with tree violation notices

I consider this a WIN! Still lots of work to be done but take the wins when we get them <3
#SaveDawsonWoods

adding this just so it doesn't get lost
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Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.

This article does NOT ease my mind.
#SaveDawsonWoods #StopSolarArray #natureVSsolar

www.pressherald.com/2025/04/04/m...

Capturing photos of the birds that come to the feeder. Most of which were NOT listed on the wildlife survey

Department of Environmental protection arrived ❤️
#SaveDawsonWoods

Just some Birds that were not listed on the wildlife survey

South Portland unveils new city logo The logo will be gradually incorporated into city property.

As a reminder South Portland was the first "Tree City" in Maine
#SaveDawsonWoods
www.pressherald.com/2023/04/12/s...

I didn't think about how those trees protected us from the wind 😭

Kids raw and honest way of seeing the world.
Isla (4yrs) “They cut the heart out of all those trees”
Sana (3yrs) " I not know why they cut Sanna's trees."
heartbreak from a child's point of view. When do we lose that?
Adults, get to call it “progress” or “development” numb to what’s actually lost.

Q and A: Jetport Tree Clearing at 36 Dawson St./1561 Broadway Read answers to frequently asked questions about the Portland Jetport's removal of trees at 36 Dawson St./1561 Broadway.

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Jetport tree removal under scrutiny by South Portland officials A contractor working for Portland International Jetport is cutting trees on land that's part of Calvary Cemetery and owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

www.pressherald.com/2025/01/31/j...

South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport Officials at Maine's largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn't violated local, state and federal land use laws.

www.pressherald.com/2025/02/07/s...

Solar farm proposal in South Portland raises neighborhood alarm Residents worry recent tree cutting by the Portland jetport is just the beginning of problems related to development on property owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

www.pressherald.com/2025/02/19/s...