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Council tables vote on Crab Island donation; Genon representative and residents raise environmental and tax concerns
Summary
The borough tabled a proposed ordinance accepting Crab Island from Genon Bridals LLC to Sept. 8 after questions from council members and residents about potential contamination, tax revenue loss and whether Genon would remain available to answer questions.
The borough council voted to table consideration of Ordinance 22‑25, which would accept a donation of Crab Island from Genon Bridals LLC, after members of the governing body and residents raised concerns about environmental risk, taxes and the need for more information.
Representatives from Genon and its consultant, Environmental Resources Management, presented the company’s due‑diligence work. Steve Williams of Environmental Resources Management said the Army Corps of Engineers had surveyed the island and concluded “there is a very low risk of…
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