Residents Reject Water Well Proposed for Nishuane Park
The Montclair Council and mayor said they are still 'evaluating the data' about a plan to build a water treatment facility in the park. And let us know what you think by voting in our Patch poll!
The Montclair Council received an earful of criticism and objections on Tuesday about a township plan to build a water facility in Nishuane Park. For the third time in a week, residents spoke at the public podium and cited both environmental concerns and the loss of parkland as reasons for the council to nix the plan. “This project will once again be diverting land protected by Green Acres,” said resident Audrey Hawley. “There has been no information provided giving a compelling reason for activating this well. "To allow this project to go forward will cause a disturbance to wildlife, plant life and airspace, and change the landscape of the area.” Township representatives have cited the need to meet future growth, and the well’s long-…
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Mike D'Onofrio
5:13 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The township recently received the transcripts from the public hearings about the Nishuane Park water well facility. New article can be found here: http://montclair.patch.com/articles/township-receives-transcripts-from-nishuane-water-well-hearings -- MCD more ›