10/16/12 - Concerned residents have been speaking out at Brighton Township Board meetings against reopening the gravel mine at Jacoby and Kensington roads. Residents questioned the board at Monday nightâs meeting about why they havenât talked about the issue in depth. The residents who spoke out would like a previous agreement that would turn the property into a recreational park to be upheld. They are worried that if the gravel mine is reopened, it will result in water contamination in Brighton Township. Supervisor Tom Murphy explained that the board hasn't discussed the topic because it hasn't been formally brought to the board. Murphy says that the board would be denying Clearwater Development of Milford, the company that owns the gravel mine, its right to Due Process if they speak on the subject without a formal proposal. Clearwater is working with the planning commission to resolve the issues brought forth by residents so they can reopen the gravel mine. The Brighton Township Board says they will not get involved unless a proposal is brought specifically before them. (SO)
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