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Residents tell Alamance County commissioners proposed landfill ‘doesn’t add up’ for nearby homeowners
Summary
Multiple residents urged commissioners to reject a proposed landfill near Jack’s Creek and Claphamille Road, arguing it will depress nearby property values and provide little long-term economic benefit to the county.
Dozens of residents told Alamance County commissioners on Dec. 18 that a proposed landfill near Platte Mill/Claphamille Road would harm nearby neighborhoods and county finances.
Carol Davis, who identified 11 families living next to the proposed site, said the county has assessed their homes at nearly $4,300,000 and contrasted that with the landfill parcel’s assessed value at roughly $308,000. "With the landfill, there is no net gain…
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