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submitted by Emily Jade Foley, Irish Hills Concerned Citizens
Approximately 60 residents gathered Saturday morning at Frog Holler Farm located in Brooklyn, MI for a community meeting hosted by Irish Hills Concerned Citizens focused on concerns surrounding the proposed gravel mine adjacent to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. An additional approximately 17 people attended via Zoom, with 7 more participating remotely from the Jackson District Library.
The meeting included updates on legal strategy, expert testimony, fundraising efforts, and community organizing. IHCC also announced the retention of attorney Dan Bock of Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC to assist with legal and technical matters related to the proposed mine. The featured presentations focused on concerns related to haul truck traffic and potential public health and quality-of-life impacts along proposed haul routes. Attendees also participated in small-group discussions addressing community priorities, public outreach, fundraising, and next steps in the township review process. The meeting concluded with updates on petitions, volunteer activities, and distribution of new yard signs…