Maine Record
Bangor
Public Safety

Syringe waste

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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.

Public comments (3)

SupportiveTim SurratteJun 8, 2026

Said he has walked thousands of miles in Bangor over 12 years and has never been injured by a discarded syringe, calling the fears around syringes hyperbole.

City Council (Regular) - Jun 8, 2026 · 20:34 →
OpposedRenee HudginsJun 8, 2026

Said she warns parents at Stillwater Park about needles in playground surfaces and opposes handing out needles.

City Council (Regular) - Jun 8, 2026 · 28:57 →
OpposedVicky MartinJun 8, 2026

Confirmed seeing needles near Stillwater Avenue and parks and said she does not support needle distribution.

City Council (Regular) - Jun 8, 2026 · 33:32 →