Dear Neighbor,
On the October 4 ballot there is a measure worthy of your attention. Proposition #2 is an attempt to regulate heating appliances in the Borough.
If Prop #2 passes:
1. The Borough is MANDATED to shut-down boilers and fine for woodstove use.
2. The Borough can hire wood “police” to check your cordwood moisture and
your furnace.
3. Your EPA-certified furnace may NOT be permitted inside the Borough because
the Borough will enforce a stricter emission standard than the federal
government.
4. A new layer of government will be created for enforcement.
The supporters of Proposition 2 will be holding a public meeting this Monday, September 19, at the Noel Wien Library on Cowles from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Proposition 2 is one of the most important votes our community will make this year. Sharing our knowledge openly with one another about the importance of these heating devices will assure we make the best decision in October. I want to make sure you are aware that a plan has already been implemented that addresses our air through a $3 million state grant for a wood/coal change out program, forestry has opened more wood cutting areas, borough has launched an educational program and the state has begun legal action against our true polluters. Many residents have already taken advantage of these programs and another 700 have their applications in the hopper.
Whether you agree or disagree with Prop 2, please consider attending this meeting to learn and make your position known.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 590-7602.
Sincerely,
Tammie
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