Gorham residents start new petition to delay proposed Amazon facility

Insight summary

• •Gorham residents launched a petition to delay an Amazon distribution center project until March 2027.
• •The petition aims to gather nearly 1,500 signatures, representing 10% of registered voters in Gorham for the November 2025 election.
• •The proposed facility is a nearly 150,000-square-foot center expected to operate 24/7 with 3,000 daily truck trips.
• •Residents are concerned about traffic impact and wildlife disruption caused by the project.
• •Amazon plans adjusted truck traffic to two main waves outside peak rush hours, aiming to reduce congestion.
• •The center is expected to create 150 new jobs with starting wages of $23 per hour.
• •Gorham Town Council may hold a referendum on the moratorium if the petition succeeds or planning board approves the project before the vote.