Politics & Government
Landfill-Related Discussion on EAC Meeting Agenda
A discussion about rezoning that is related to an expansion plan proposed by IESI Bethlehem Landfill is on Tuesday night's meeting agenda for the Lower Saucon Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC).
UPDATE: As of 3pm Tuesday, the discussion about the potential Applebutter Road rezoning has been tabled until the EAC's July 10, 2012 meeting. The revised June 12 meeting agenda is posted on the Lower Saucon Township website.
Lower Saucon Township's Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will hold its monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday, June 12) at 7pm, and on the council's agenda is a "discussion on potential Applebutter Road rezoning."
The discussion is related to made by , which .
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The expansion would significantly extend the lifespan of the landfill, which will be at capacity and forced to cease operations in fewer than five years if an expansion is not approved by local and environmental authorities.
and the expansion, which they say will lead to a deterioration in their property values and quality of life.
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In response to the growing opposition, .
The EAC meeting will be held in chambers at Lower Saucon Town Hall, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike.
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