Quarry quandary in Forestport
Among the main concerns noted by locals, were traffic, blasting noise, and water quality. Several residents have already signed petitions objecting to the project.
Posted: Jul 14, 2021 10:32 PM
Posted By: Tom Geise
FORESTPORT, NY - Forestport residents are saying no to a proposed granite quarry near White Lake.
They were given the chance to voice their objections at Wednesday’s Forestport Planning Board meeting. Time was limited since there has already been public discussion on the matter. Those who did speak expressed concerns on how the quarry would affect local businesses and their peaceful and quiet way of life.
Traffic along Route 222 in West Earl Township was disrupted Saturday afternoon following a multi-vehicle pileup, according to a supervisor with Lancaster Countywide Communications.
A pick-up truck and three or four other cars were involved in a crash along Route 222 northbound between Cocalico Creek and Stone Quarry Road at around 2:58 p.m., the supervisor said. The vehicles were blocking the rightmost lane of northbound traffic on Route 222 near mile marker 35.2.Â
At least one person sustained an arm injury in the crash, the supervisor said.
The supervisor was unsure how serious the injury was.