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Resident urges action on chronic problems at Novicello’s Pond as stormwater appropriation passes
Summary
A resident urged the Town of Schererville to address algae, geese and pump issues at Novicello’s Pond during a stormwater board public comment. Later the town council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2030, providing additional appropriations to the Stormwater Improvement Fund, by a 5-0 vote.
A resident urged the Town of Schererville on Sept. 10 to develop a “big comprehensive package” to fix long-standing problems at Novicello’s Pond, citing persistent algae, nonworking pumps and a recent removal of shoreline shrubs that increased geese on nearby lawns.
The comment came during the stormwater board portion of the evening’s meetings. The resident, who did not give a name on the record and is described in the transcript as a resident speaking during public comment, said the pond has been “a problem…been there 40 years” and asked the council for clear legal answers and a plan. “Something’s gotta be done with that pond,” the resident said.
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