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Residents tell Holly Area Schools board a proposed sand-and-gravel operation could threaten student safety and health
Summary
Two residents raised concerns during public comment that a proposed sand-and-gravel pit near Davisburg Elementary could disrupt bus routes, increase heavy-truck traffic and noise, and raise airborne silica exposure risks; the superintendent said he would urge Springfield Township to enforce applicable ordinances and follow up.
Two residents urged the Holly Area Schools Board on June 16 to oppose or seek mitigation for a proposed sand-and-gravel operation near Davisburg Elementary, citing traffic, student-safety and health concerns.
Stephanie Nahas told the board she worried the operation would alter bus routes and increase noise close to Davisburg Elementary and raised potential health impacts from airborne silica exposure. Brenda Graff said large trucks and limited sight lines on area roads could jeopardize student safety at bus stops and questioned whether a recent impact study was complete.
Superintendent Roper thanked both speakers and said he will encourage Springfield Township officials to implement and enforce ordinances relevant to the concerns raised. He noted that several other sand-and-gravel operations exist within the Holly Area School District and said they have not produced similar traffic- or safety-related problems in the district, while reaffirming his intention to follow up with the township.
No formal board action on the proposed operation is recorded in the meeting minutes; the transcript records only the public comments and the superintendent’s pledge to communicate with township officials. The record does not specify proponents of the mining operation, application status, or any scheduled hearings before the township; those items would be decided by Springfield Township officials under their land-use authority.
Next steps: the district will contact Springfield Township as stated by the superintendent; residents and board members may pursue township channels for permitting and impact review.
