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Mining company appeals to higher court
By Lisa Wakeland
Cincinnati.com, December 22, 2011
Judge sticks with mine decision
By Lisa Wakeland
Cincinnati.com, December 14, 2011
Anderson Township objects to court's decision in mining case
By Steve Kemme
WCPO.com, December 8, 2011
Anderson Twp Board of Zoning Appeals overruled in Martin Marietta dispute
By Scott Wegener
Fox19.com, December 8, 2011
Approval of Anderson Township mine overturned
By Ethan Goldsmith
Cincinnati.com, December 8, 2011
Judge rules against proposed Anderson Twp. Mine
By Steve Kemme
Cincinnati.com, June 1, 2011
Anderson Twp Board of Zoning Appeals overruled in Martin Marietta dispute
By Scott Wegener
Fox19.com, December 8, 2011
Approval of Anderson Township mine overturned
By Ethan Goldsmith
Cincinnati.com, December 8, 2011
Judge rules against proposed Anderson Twp. Mine
By Steve Kemme
Cincinnati.com, June 1, 2011
By: Peggy O'Farrell At their meeting on July 1, Hamilton County Commissioners adopted a resolution in opposition to Martin Marietta's proposed underground limestone mine. Their resolution will be sent to the Anderson Township Board of Zoning Appeals which continues to hold public hearings on Martin Marietta's zoning requests.
The resolution was drafted by Commissioner David Pepper who really did his homework, attending some of the BZA hearings, reviewing Martin Marietta's application, and spending considerable time listening to residents of Anderson Township and nearby communities. Pepper said he was particularly impressed by the unanimous opposition by surrounding communities, noting that Terrace Park, Indian Hill, Newtown, Mariemont, Columbia Township, Union Township, Milford Board of Education, and Mariemont Board of Education had all gone on record in opposition. He also noted that such a massive mining operation would likely discourage desirable development in the area, including office campuses and warehousing which hold far greater potential to stimulate the local economy. Pepper's resolution received the support of Commissioner Greg Hartmann. CABOOM is grateful to both Pepper and Hartmann for their thoughtful support.
Unfortunately, Commissioner Todd Portune refused to support Pepper's resolution of opposition. Portune spoke at length against it and even tried to substitute his own wishy-washy resolution which died for lack of a second. To add to the odd turn of events, when the roll call was taken on the Pepper resolution, Portune abstained.
Again, CABOOM is grateful for David Pepper's hard work on our behalf, and for Greg Hartmann's support. CABOOM urges all to let Pepper and Hartmann know you appreciate their bi-partisan support for our cause. And, while your at it, thank the mayors, council members, school board members, and township trustees from surrounding communities who have joined in our unprecedented wall of opposition to Martin Marietta.
With their help, we can win this one!!
By: Steve Kemmeskemme@enquirer.comBy Matthew CunninghamUpdate: Resolution Opposing Mining Plan for Anderson Township
Today I introduced a Resolution at the Hamilton County Commission that, if passed, would voice the County's strong opposition to the mining proposal for the Martin Marietta site in Anderson Township.
I do this after 1) hearing from so many concerned citizens on the numerous ways this propose use would damage the community, 2) seeing the opposition of so many bodies of government in the surrounding communities, and 3) after listening to considerable testimony at several hearings. In my judgment, the potentially enormous costs to the community of this proposed use far outweigh any benefits that the community would ever see from the mining operation (to say the least!).
The resolution reflects the primary reasons citizens across the community are standing against this proposal.
I intend to hold a vote in two weeks on this issue, and then we will forward it on to the Board of Zoning Appeals as they begin to reach the final stages of their deliberations.
Thanks to the many citizens who have reached out and communicated to me on this important community issue.
Blasting will affect current and future generations
By Cathy Burger, Guest Columnist for the Forest Hills Journal, 5/27/09
Citizens Against Blasting On Our Miami (CABOOM) is a local organic, grassroots effort in the truest sense.
By Cathy Burger, Guest Columnist for the Forest Hills Journal, 5/27/09
Citizens Against Blasting On Our Miami (CABOOM) is a local organic, grassroots effort in the truest sense.
Created in early 2008, CABOOM’s mission is to inform neighbors and residents about a plan for a proposed limestone mine along the Little Miami River in Anderson Township. We believe it is our duty to educate and empower residents to have a voice in a decision that will be felt for miles – and generations - to come. Protecting our land, our streets, our parks, our way of life and most importantly our environment are our motivation.
CABOOM has a membership exceeding 1,500 people, and wehave been active in the community in several ways. We organize petition drives and canvassing operations, going doorto-door speaking to residents about the potential harmful effects of the mine. Our group Web site (www.saveourmiami.com) allows visitors to obtain updated meeting information, learn ways to get involved and sign our petition.
Martin Marietta Materials (MMM), owner of the current 480-acre site at Roundbottom and Broadwell Road, are attempting to gain a zoning permit from the Anderson Township Board of Zoning Appeals that would allow them to use explosives to “blast” underground tunnels 400-800 feet deep for extraction of the limestone. If approved, Martin Marietta Materials will set off an explosive round each workday.
There are a variety of issues associated with MMM’s proposal that concern us, and safety leads the list. Thousands of pounds of explosives will be transported to the site on our local roads past homes, stores and parks. This alone has residents worried. No matter how “safe” they say the mining operation will be, an accident is always one mistake away. Other issues that will certainlyhave a negative impact on us are: Fugitive dust and airborne particles from the mine site and all the health implications that accompany them, such as asthma; as many as 500 truck trips (back and forth) a day; the noise of the rock crushers and sorting machines; potential for drinking water disruption and/or contamination of wells and cisterns; the detrimental effects on the environment, wildlife and the landscape.
A MMM official acknowledged that this operation, should it commence, will last a “minimum of 50 years.” With the possibility of additional taxation for extra policing, emergency personnel, health care and road repairs, this is a burden that we Anderson Township residents and future generations will have to bear.
CABOOM encourages anyone who has strong convictions against this proposal to join us for the public comment portion of these hearings June 4 at Turpin High School 2650 Bartels Road at 6:30 p.m. Your presence is vital! This is all our well being at stake – we are in control of our future and must do what we can to protect it!
Cathy Burger is CABOOM Chair and a resident of Anderson Township
By Cathy Burger
Community Press Guest Columnist
CABOOM has a membership exceeding 1,500 people, and wehave been active in the community in several ways. We organize petition drives and canvassing operations, going doorto-door speaking to residents about the potential harmful effects of the mine. Our group Web site (www.saveourmiami.com) allows visitors to obtain updated meeting information, learn ways to get involved and sign our petition.
Martin Marietta Materials (MMM), owner of the current 480-acre site at Roundbottom and Broadwell Road, are attempting to gain a zoning permit from the Anderson Township Board of Zoning Appeals that would allow them to use explosives to “blast” underground tunnels 400-800 feet deep for extraction of the limestone. If approved, Martin Marietta Materials will set off an explosive round each workday.
There are a variety of issues associated with MMM’s proposal that concern us, and safety leads the list. Thousands of pounds of explosives will be transported to the site on our local roads past homes, stores and parks. This alone has residents worried. No matter how “safe” they say the mining operation will be, an accident is always one mistake away. Other issues that will certainlyhave a negative impact on us are: Fugitive dust and airborne particles from the mine site and all the health implications that accompany them, such as asthma; as many as 500 truck trips (back and forth) a day; the noise of the rock crushers and sorting machines; potential for drinking water disruption and/or contamination of wells and cisterns; the detrimental effects on the environment, wildlife and the landscape.
A MMM official acknowledged that this operation, should it commence, will last a “minimum of 50 years.” With the possibility of additional taxation for extra policing, emergency personnel, health care and road repairs, this is a burden that we Anderson Township residents and future generations will have to bear.
CABOOM encourages anyone who has strong convictions against this proposal to join us for the public comment portion of these hearings June 4 at Turpin High School 2650 Bartels Road at 6:30 p.m. Your presence is vital! This is all our well being at stake – we are in control of our future and must do what we can to protect it!
Cathy Burger is CABOOM Chair and a resident of Anderson Township
By Cathy Burger
Community Press Guest Columnist
By: Steve Kemmeskemme@enquirer.comBy: Steve Kemmeskemme@enquirer.comBy Steve Kemmeskemme@enquirer.comBy Lisa Wakelandlwakeland@communitypress.com By Steve Kemmeskemme@enquirer.com
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