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Neighbors press Pennsbury on high school construction impacts, tree removal and dust controls
Summary
Neighbors and nearby residents urged the district to improve communication about the new high school project — citing tree removal, dust, truck operations and a lack of a community liaison — and requested better mitigation and regular updates from the construction manager.
Neighbors of the new high school construction presented detailed concerns to the board about tree removal, construction dust and truck operations and asked the district to provide clearer lines of communication with SiteLogic, the district’s construction manager.
At a neighbors meeting arranged by a district contact, residents said they observed trees being removed and experienced dust and vibration on nearby properties. Jen Metzger and others asked the district to appoint a consistent liaison from the contractor to handle neighbor concerns and suggested improvements such as addressing truck tailgating and requiring protective liners for loads to limit dust. Residents also said HVAC systems were temporarily affected and urged more responsive mitigation.
Facilities committee members reported the project is moving into site preparation and foundation work, and noted ongoing efforts to protect specific trees on site. The board and staff acknowledged community frustration and encouraged neighbors to coordinate with district staff; the facilities committee noted further meetings are scheduled and will include updates on summer projects at each building.
Next steps: the facilities committee will continue to monitor the site work and schedule community briefings; trustees recommended improving contractor communication and identifying specific mitigation steps the district can require of SiteLogic.
