The City of Rockland is holding a listening session Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. to hear public comments about the proposed contract zone off of Old County Road that would allow Sandy River Company to build a nursing home and assisted living facility at 41 Cranberry Drive.

The purpose is to hear from members of the public who wish to comment in person about the potential Contract Zone between the City of Rockland and Sandy River Company.

This Listening Session will be held outdoors behind City Hall, with social distancing and masks required.

The meeting will be live streamed through the City’s website, and broadcast over Spectrum Cable Channel 1303. A recording of the meeting also will be available on the City’s website.

Please note that this is not a regular Council meeting, and only the subject above will be addressed.Two City Councilors will attend in person; others will watch the recording that will be made available on the City’s website.

Because of COVID-19, regular meetings of the Rockland City Council continue to be held via Zoom.

A formal Public Hearing on Ordinance 27 Authorizing Contract Zone –Sandy River Company, will be held via Zoom on September 14, with notice provided on the City’s website.

Public comment for that meeting will be accepted via mail, email, and Zoom.

Emails should be sent to the City Manager at tluttrell@rocklandmaine.gov. Zoom can be accessed with a phone, computer or mobile device; directions will be provided with the meeting notice.

The supplemental Listening Session scheduled for August 26 is intended to provide an additional opportunity forcomment, in case there are members of the public who do not have access to Zoom, or who prefer to make comments in person.