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Resident urges action after noise and contamination concerns at nearby gun club
Summary
At the Sept. 18 Lynn Township EAC meeting, a resident reported frequent loud shooting (often above 80 decibels), night firing and high-powered rifle events at a nearby gun club and raised worries about lead contamination; council members discussed contacting the Board of Supervisors, the conservation district and legal options.
A resident told the Lynn Township Environmental Advisory Council on Sept. 18 that shooting at a nearby gun club has been a long-running nuisance, saying noise often exceeds 80 decibels, that shooting occurs at night and that the club hosts high-powered rifle events. The resident also raised concerns that decades of shooting could have introduced lead into local soil and water.
Council members—Rob Sayre, Gabriel Caprio, Tricia Ferraro and Kathryn Townsend—discussed potential next steps, including notifying the Board of Supervisors, contacting the county conservation district for environmental guidance, and exploring legal avenues. No formal motion or vote was recorded on the matter at the meeting.
The council did not commit to a timeline for action but listed outreach to the Board of Supervisors and relevant agencies as follow-up items. The topic is likely to return to an upcoming agenda so members can report back on any information or referrals from conservation and health authorities.
