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Planning board tables O’Brien Ready Mix CUP after hours, water and runoff concerns
Summary
Residents near the proposed O’Brien Ready Mix facility urged denial on health, traffic and watershed grounds; the applicant asked for time to respond and the board tabled the request to the October meeting.
The Washington County Planning Board tabled a conditional use permit request from O’Brien Ready Mix on Sept. 25 after dozens of nearby residents voiced safety, noise, water and environmental concerns.
The applicant proposed a high‑intensity ready‑mix concrete facility on a 7.42‑acre property, with operations beginning as early as 5:30 a.m., ten full‑time employees and multiple daily concrete truck trips. Planning staff reported 91 mailed notices, 51 complaints citing noise, environmental and compatibility concerns, and 93 letters of support citing improved local concrete availability and economic benefits.
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