Controversy is brewing in Newtown Township as officials consider plans for a new mega warehouse.
Some neighbors in a Delaware County community are worried a proposed logistics warehouse will ruin their neighborhood. Thursday night, residents in Newtown Square spoke out against a plan to turn six acres of prairie land into a 77,000 square foot warehouse to be built off of West Chester Pike."We are allowing a logistics center in an environment we thought was going to be people friendly?" asked one Newtown Square resident.
Representatives say the facility will also expect up to 20 tractor trailers coming to and from the plant each week and another 15 to 20 box delivery trucks. Although some praised "Boiron" for being a responsible corporate neighbor, they also worry about their plan for growth."Because it is a building in our township, everyone has to follow the rules and the codes" said another resident speaking during the meeting.
Boiron is expected to come back to the Planning Commission here in Newtown Township next month with some answers to the Commission’s concerns. The plan would also have to be approved by the full township Board.Boiron announced it was hoping to start construction on the warehouse in January.
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