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Wheatley Heights residents urge Town of Babylon to reject Bristol Industrial Park
Summary
Dozens of residents told the Town of Babylon board on Nov. 19 they oppose rezoning for the proposed Bristol Industrial Park, raising concerns about heavy-truck traffic, air and water pollution, light and noise impacts, and loss of neighborhood character; several urged the board to vote no.
Dozens of Wheatley Heights residents told the Town of Babylon board on Nov. 19 they strongly oppose a proposed Bristol Industrial Park and rezoning that would site warehouses and truck facilities near residential streets.
Speakers during the open portion said the project would transform narrow local roads into truck routes and harm residents' health and property values. "We can't handle that," said Margaret Hermatah of 20 Circle Drive, who warned of noise, traffic and health risks and asked the board to "support our community, not…
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