EMMETT, Idaho — Gem County commissioners have scheduled a new public hearing for the proposed Merrill’s Pit gravel project after determining the original approval process required further review.
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The decision follows an appeal filed by residents living near the proposed pit site, who say the project could impact their health, property values, and quality of life. Commissioners heard deliberation on the appeal during a recent meeting and voted to reopen the matter for additional public input…