I am a resident of Sylvan Acres in Milton. Our development of 100-plus homes is outside of town and surrounded by farms. All of us have wells and septic systems, as no public water is available.
We do not want our wells to be contaminated with this project. In addition to our home, we have several lakes and streams, and the runoff from the spraying of the fields would most likely contaminate them in addition to our well water supply
I know several people who live in the area of Allen Harim on Route 5, and the odors they live with are horrible. (I have also smelled the horrible stench while driving in the area.) Allen Harim denies the odors, and they are saying there won't be one with this project. I do not believe that.
The 90-million-gallon storage facility will be huge and called a lagoon. It will be the first phase of this project. The name sounds as though it is on a tropical island, but I am sure it will stink with or without the fancy name. When it is sprayed onto the farmers' fields it will most likely invade our wells. I also understand that Allen Harim has a history of violations, which frightens me. I do not feel that this company can be trusted.
The bottom line is not only will this project cause problems with our wells, but also with our property values.
The reason I am living here is that I enjoy the beauty of the surrounding farms. I had a small farm when I lived in New Jersey, but was unable to keep it after my husband died. So moving here was like coming home.
Please consider very carefully about this project, as it will affect many people and animals as well. I am strongly against granting Allen Harim a permit to do this.
Rosemary Sparandera
Milton
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