Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Cap Glass Cleanup topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council: DEP issued violation notices as Cap Glass cleanup continues; borough says odors from cleanup stirred debris
Summary
Council provided an update on the Cap (Cat/Cap) Glass property: cleanup at 799 Smith Lane is complete and equipment is moving to 25 Clear Springs, but residents reported lingering odors caused by stirring debris; the Department of Environmental Protection has visited twice and sent at least two violation notices.
During announcements Mr. Wolstenholme updated council on ongoing work connected to the Cap Glass property. He said the contractor has finished active work at 799 Smith Lane and is consolidating supplies and equipment at 25 Clear Springs, and that some recent complaints about smells stem from disturbed debris and soot left at the old site.
Mr. Wolstenholme reported that the Department of Environmental Protection has visited the site twice and that "at least two letters of violation" were issued on consecutive days. He said borough staff and DEP are in contact and the borough will continue to monitor complaints and keep residents informed. The president had earlier told residents the zoning bureau has been working with the company to address odor concerns.
Why it matters: the smell complaints prompted ongoing borough involvement and regulatory inspections; DEP violation letters indicate the state agency found compliance issues that require follow‑up. Council said it will continue regular updates and expects a River Central progress presentation at a future meeting.
Next step: staff will continue to coordinate with DEP and provide a River Central update to council in a future meeting.
