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Residents criticize Goshen project and local candidates; board urges civility and notes public hearings
Summary
Multiple Manteno residents used the Jan. 21 public‑comment period to criticize a proposed Goshen project and local candidates, allege insider deals and call for a referendum; trustees responded by stressing that public hearings were held and urging civil discourse.
Several residents at the Jan. 21 Village of Manteno board meeting used the public‑comment period to criticize a proposed Goshen project, allege insider benefits, and describe a polarized local election atmosphere; trustees replied that the project went through public hearings and asked residents to remain civil.
George Reichert, a resident and public commenter, said he supports the Manteno Freedom Party over the Manteno Choice Party and complained that campaign signs and messaging felt “shoved down my throat.” Reichert said he believes property owners displaying signs indicate support for the Goshen plant and questioned fundraising disclosures, saying, “I see your war chest, $20,000 for a local collection.”
Bobby Forsyth objected to out‑of‑town donors and questioned the scope and cost of Legacy Park improvements,…
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