Northampton County Council condemns cement plant’s emissions request

EASTON, Pa. – Northampton County Council has condemned a cement plant’s future plan for emissions control.

During its regular meeting on Thursday night, council voted in support of a resolution that opposes Buzzi Unicem’s request for its Hercules Cement plant in Stockertown.

The vote was 7-0; Commissioners Lori Vargo Heffner and Jason Boulette were absent. Copies of the resolution will be sent to state agencies that include the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection…

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