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Public divided as Board to consider farmland preservation referendum and EAC presentation
Summary
Members of the public urged caution about creating an Environmental Advisory Council and discussed a possible referendum to fund farmland preservation; the solicitor will share Moore Township ordinances and the Board agreed to add a presentation to the next agenda.
Several residents urged the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28 to examine farmland-preservation options carefully and to hear from other municipalities before committing to a referendum or creating an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC).
Kristin Soldridge and other speakers cautioned that an EAC can add regulatory review and potentially increase permit costs for property owners, saying such a council can delay projects and…
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