Blaney v. Rittall

WEATHERBEE, Justice.

This case originates from the plans of Defendant Brown Brothers, Inc. to extend a wharf on its property in Boothbay Harbor. On January 5, 1972 Brown Brothers, Inc. wrote to the Board of Selectmen of Boothbay Harbor requesting a permit to extend a wharf as indicated on an enclosed plan. Five days later, Brown Brothers, Inc. filed an application form entitled “Application for Permit to Alter Wetlands” with the Wetlands Control Board in Augusta and with the town of Boothbay Harbor. This form stated that the applicant intended to alter wetlands pursuant to certain plans…