Residents urge transparency on dam options, cite pollution concerns and possible outside control
Public commenters, including Atlas Township Supervisor Jim Bush, urged the village to fully disclose options for a local dam (repair, remove) and flagged possible historical pollution in the pond bed and the risk of another entity (Flint) taking control of water resources.
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Atlas Township Supervisor Jim Bush introduced himself and urged cooperation between the township and village on local projects. In longer public comment, a resident urged the village to be open about the potential consequences of removing or repairing a local dam, noting past industrial activity might have polluted the pond bed and cited a contractor estimate from earlier years (roughly $600,000) as context for the expense of repairs.
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