Springport residents form SCAMO, press board on traffic and blasting risks

Sep 17, 2025

Residents at the Sept. 17 planning board meeting formed 'SCAMO' and raised concerns about notification, traffic increases, and the potential effects of blasting on gas lines related to the proposed Staehr mining operation.

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Several Springport residents used the Planning Board’s public-comment period on Sept. 17 to criticize the Town Board’s recent rezoning of the Staehr property and to announce a local opposition group. The minutes state, "A small group of residents have formed a group called 'SCAMO', Springport Citizens Against Mining Operations." The group and individual residents said they were disappointed with the notice given to neighbors about the rezoning decision.

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