Cross Country Land Services LLC

08/28/2026

CITIZEN PETITION
REQUEST FOR A MORATORIUM ON THE PROPOSED LARGE-SCALE SOLAR PROJECT AND REVIEW OF JAY'S LAND-USE ORDINANCES

To the Select Board and Municipal Officers of the Town of Jay, Maine:

We, the undersigned registered voters of the Town of Jay, respectfully petition the Town to halt the advancement, approval, permitting, and construction of the proposed large-scale solar development until the citizens of Jay have had a meaningful opportunity to learn about, review, and evaluate the project and its potential impacts on our community.
At the August 24, 2026 Select Board meeting, citizens asked that a moratorium be considered so that the community could have additional time to examine the proposed project. Citizens were advised that a petition would need to be prepared and signed before the matter could be reviewed by the Town and its attorney. We are therefore submitting this petition for that purpose.

WHAT WE ARE ASKING FOR
1. A temporary moratorium on the proposed large-scale solar project so that the project does not move
forward while the Town and its residents investigate its potential effects.
2. A thorough public review of the project, including its proposed size and location, land clearing, wildlife and habitat impacts, water and drainage, roads and traffic, fire safety and emergency response, noise, neighboring properties, environmental impacts, decommissioning, and long-term responsibilities.
3. A review and strengthening of Jay's land-use ordinances so that the Town has clear, reasonable standards governing large-scale solar and other industrial or commercial developments before additional projects are allowed to proceed.
4. Consideration of appropriate protections, including setbacks, acreage or scale limitations, environmental safeguards, road and infrastructure requirements, emergency-access requirements, decommissioning requirements, and protections for surrounding property owners.

WHY THIS MATTERS
This petition is not an argument that Jay can never have responsible development. It is a request that major development be handled through responsible planning, clear standards, and meaningful public participation.
The proposed solar development is another example of a very large-scale development being considered in our community. Residents have previously faced discussion of other major industrial-scale development, including the proposed data center. We believe Jay should establish appropriate land-use rules before residents are repeatedly asked to react to projects of this magnitude.
We believe the Town should have clear rules in place before another large-scale project is allowed to
significantly change hundreds of acres of land or affect the character, environment, infrastructure, property owners, and future of our community.

REQUEST FOR BALLOT ARTICLE
We respectfully request that the municipal officers accept this petition, submit the proposed article and petition to the Town's attorney for review as discussed at the August 24, 2026 meeting, and take the steps necessary to place the following matter before the voters, subject to any legally required revisions to the wording:
PROPOSED ARTICLE: Shall the Town of Jay enact a temporary moratorium on the approval, permitting, and construction of the proposed large-scale solar development until the Town has completed a public review of the project and has had an opportunity to establish appropriate land-use ordinances and standards governing large-scale development?

Important: The wording above is submitted as the citizens' proposed article. We understand that the Town and its attorney may determine whether revisions are legally necessary before it is placed on the ballot.

Our intent is clear: halt the proposed project long enough for the community to investigate it and establish appropriate land-use protections for Jay.

The petition is active and can be signed at Good Life Guns tomorrow and Saturday.

Please also be advised that your presence is requested at the Town Select Board meeting this coming Tuesday.

It is VERY important that you make your feelings heard - ESPECIALLY if you don’t want 250,000 solar panels changing the paradise we call home!!!!

Thank you for your attention to this issue - please consider signing the petition….

Personally - we do not want to see the beautiful mountains of west central Maine continue to turn into a blight of solar arrays with no one doing due diligence regarding the long term and long range environmental impact for the rest of our lives, or our children’s and grandchildren’s lives.

06/29/2026

Safety of our 10 crews is our #1 priority - without them Cross Country Land Services doesn’t exist.

In lieu of the dangerous heat wave Wednesday through Friday and the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence this coming weekend - we are giving our crews paid time off!

The office will be open normal hours (8am - 8pm) for payroll and to discuss projects.

We wish all of our friends and clients a Happy and Safe Independence Day!!! 🇺🇸

06/14/2026

05/25/2026

Welcome back to Maine for the season.

Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional opening of summer homes across the state.

If your first walk around the property reveals erosion, storm damage, or a compromised shoreline, Cross Country Land Services can help.

We specialize in two distinct areas of land protection:
Shoreline & Slope Stabilization – Stopping active ground loss and reinforcing vulnerable banks using environmentally compliant techniques that protect your waterfront for the long term.

Erosion & Sediment Control – Managing stormwater runoff and protecting water quality during renovations, on steep slopes, or through heavy seasonal rain. We install precise environmental barriers to keep soil on your land and out of Maine’s pristine waters.

Our core project standards - regardless of project size/scope:
* 100% Certified Field Crews – Every team member, from ownership to on-site crew, is individually certified in Maine DEP Erosion and Sediment Control practices.
* “Clean-In, Clean-Out” Biosecurity – our equipment is high-pressure washed before entering your property to protect against invasive species.
* Purpose-built low-impact machinery designed for tight, sensitive, and waterfront terrain with minimal disruption.
* 7-Day Availability – Reachable 8 AM–8 PM daily. A real person answers.
* Fully insured and $25M Single-Project Bonding Capacity – The resources of a large operation with local, hands-on service.

Rated 5 stars on Google. 🇺🇸 A Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business.

If your property needs specialized TLC - reach out to our office:
Cross Country Land Services
Strategic Partner for Compliant Site Ex*****on & Environmental Stewardship
📞 (207) 320-3390
✉️ [email protected]

05/16/2026

We Build Where Others Won't.

Access. Grading. Utilities. Water. Structural systems. We transform terrain deemed impossible into the foundation for extraordinary properties — before a single wall goes up.

Topographic analysis, geotechnical review, hydrology study, and regulatory mapping. We see what others miss and quantify what others fear.

Private roads, bridges, grade-beam driveways, and switchback systems engineered for permanence.
Entry worthy of what lies beyond it.

Mass grading, rock excavation, blasting, shotcrete walls, and tiered terrace systems. We reshape terrain on our terms, not nature's.

Power, water, sewer, and data brought to the pad - regardless of distance or difficulty. We extend civilization into the wilderness.

Detention basins, waterfalls, engineered streams, and drainage networks that turn a liability into a landscape feature.

We hand off a permitted, stabilized, serviced pad to your architect of choice. Our job ends where theirs begins.

We are not homebuilders.
We are the reason a home is possible at all.

The sites that command the most extraordinary views and the highest valuations are, by definition, the sites where conventional contractors stop.

Steep ridgelines. Remote canyons. River-edge parcels. Bedrock summits.

These are not problems to us. They are the conditions we were built for.

Our teams have spent decades solving the logistical, geotechnical, and regulatory challenges that place a parcel on the "unbuildable" list — and removing it from that list permanently.

We deliver infrastructure. Entitlements. Pads. Access. The invisible foundation of everything that follows.

Your Site.
Our Problem to Solve.
Bring us the parcels your architect or county said can’t be done.
We'll tell you what it takes….and accomplish it for you.

https://www.crosscountrylandservices.com/contact-us-land-clearing

05/10/2026

https://www.crosscountrylandservices.com/the-maine-standard-maximizing-property-value-through-strategic-site-ex*****on

Transform rugged Maine acreage into high-value real estate. Learn how Cross Country Land Services uses DEP-certified crews, forestry mulching, and engineered road construction to create shovel-ready, environmentally compliant sites.

05/07/2026

https://www.crosscountrylandservices.com/protecting-maine-land-trust-vitality-the-strategic-role-of-forestry-mulching

Maintain the vitality of Maine’s protected lands with low-impact forestry mulching. We help land trusts manage suffocating undergrowth, enrich soil health through nutrient cycling, and secure grant funding by meeting strict "clean-in, clean-out" and fire-safety standards.

05/03/2026

Seeking Strategic Infrastructure Partners – Maine & New England

Cross Country Land Services is currently scaling operations and seeking a Strategic Partner who operates at the intersection of technical precision and mission-critical ex*****on.

We have a surplus of high-value opportunities - ranging from high-end residential developments to major federal infrastructure and utility-scale energy projects. We are looking for a firm that is hungry, skilled, and, above all, reliable. In this industry, our word is our bond—that is the standard we operate by, and we expect the same from our partners.

Core Capabilities Required:
🔥 Wildfire Mitigation: Mechanical fuels reduction & defensible space.
🚜 Mechanical Land Clearing: Large-scale site prep & vegetation management.
⚡ Civil/Utility: Underground electrical collector lines & utility-scale installations.
🌊 Environmental: Shoreline stabilization & DEP-compliant restoration.
🏗️ Critical Infrastructure: Stream/tidal crossings & federal site modernization.
🛣️ Site Ex*****on: Access roads, parking infrastructure, & drainage management.

The Territory:
Based in Maine, our focus covers high-value regions across New England, with the infrastructure and potential to pursue contracts on a national scale.

The Ideal Partner:
You aren’t looking for a boss - you’re looking to scale your own firm alongside a partner who values strategic resource planning. We are looking for a partner, not someone we have to micro-manage before the equipment even hits the dirt. We understand that in federal and high-end sectors, communication is just as important as the horsepower of the machinery.

If your firm has the bandwidth to prioritize growth and you are ready to operate at a nonstop pace, let’s discuss how we can align our resources.

👉 Full Capability Statement, UEI, and CAGE code are available for qualified partnership inquiries.

DM us directly to start the conversation.

04/05/2026

It’s the nightmare no Maine homeowner wants to imagine: the smell of acrid smoke drifting through the hemlock and pines, the distant roar of a crown fire, and the sudden, gut-wrenching realization that you have mere minutes to decide what stays and what goes.

Your home isn't just a structure. It’s the height chart etched into the pantry door. It’s the heirloom barn built by your grandfather. It’s the peace of mind you feel when you pull into your driveway in Rangeley, Kennebunkport, Mount Desert Island, or anywhere in our Great North Woods. You get the picture!!!

In 2025 alone, 852 wildfires tore through Maine, destroying 69 structures—homes and barns that families thought were safe. These weren't just numbers on a report; they were legacies that vanished because the "fuel ladder" brought the fire from the dry grass straight to the roof.

Don’t leave your legacy to chance.

At Cross Country Land Services, we specialize in the proactive "hardening" of Maine residential properties. We provide the strategic, infrastructure-grade defenses that stand watch when you aren't there.

• Breaking the Ladder: We professionally limb your trees to an 8-foot minimum, stripping the fire of its path into your canopy.
• Creating the Buffer: Using high-horsepower forestry mulchers which use mastication to grind debris, we turn volatile brush and invasive thickets into a flat, moisture-retaining mulch that starves a ground fire of oxygen.
• Hardening the Perimeter: From 1/8-inch ember-resistant venting to strategic horizontal canopy spacing, we ensure your home is a "cold spot" in a hot zone.
• Guaranteeing Access: We ensure your driveway offers the 12'x14' clearance and 60-foot turnarounds that Maine firefighting equipment require to stay and fight for your property.

The time for "maybe later" ended in 2025. Forecasters are already voicing concern that 2026 is going to continue drought conditions.

When those dry winds pick up and the sirens start, will you be confident that you’ve done everything to harden your home? Or will you be wondering if those low-hanging branches were worth the risk?

Cross Country Land Services is the only strategic partner in Maine with the veteran-owned precision and specialized equipment to secure your perimeter BEFORE the smoke appears.

Protect what you love. Secure your legacy today.

Take the First Step Toward Resilience

Don't wait for the next Red Flag Warning to assess your risk.

Contact our office today at (207) 320-3390 to arrange a comprehensive wildfire mitigation site evaluation. Email: [email protected]

We will walk your property with you to identify critical fuel ladders, access bottlenecks, and structural vulnerabilities and create a plan to ensure your home remains a safe haven.