Newarkers were paying attention yesterday at Community Day ~Oops, No Newark Power Plant reports ~ Sept/Oct 2012 diagram shows power plant next to Devon neighborhood
A September/October 2012 publication of Zinc Whiskers posted on The Data Centers LLC’s website co authored by Bob Krizman, president of The Data Centers LLC, shows the proximity of the power plant, with at least 10 smoke stacks, right next to Shull Drive and the Devon Neighborhood.
No Newark Power Plant: A little table at Newark Community Day attracted a lot of attention.
Newarkers are taking the power plant issue seriously.
From Amy Roe ~
Our table was pretty out of the way, but we were packed all day. People came looking for us, wanted to learn more about the power plant, sign the petition, and find ways that they can help. One visitor has had his career installing power plants. He will help us review any plans or permits to see if there are dangers to the neighborhood. People are coming out of the woodwork to help out. I am so amazed and impressed.
Plus,
Delaware Sierra Club: This fish swam on over to visit Senator Bethany Hall-Long from our table at Newark Community Day to spread the word about fish impingement! We're also spreading the word about the proposed Newark Power Plant, tar sands and more at table 1531.
More from Amy Roe in today's News Journal ~ Again UD doesn't keep its community promise
On Monday, thousands of drunken University of Delaware students formed a mob, marched up South College Avenue and besieged Main Street, which made national news. UD President Harker has reprimanded these students for the “embarrassing, dangerous and costly episode.” Yet UD is setting a fine example to its students about disrespecting the community.
A UD concert on Aug. 24 disseminated such vulgarities into nearby residential neighborhoods that it was shut down by the Newark police.
President Harker and the UD Board of Trustees are also strong-arming the community with their intention to construct a natural gas-fired power plant on the STAR Campus that is a short distance from parks and homes. It is not just rowdy students, but the administration, that have cast a negative light on the university’s character.
When UD purchased the STAR campus, they assured the community it would be used for science, technology and advanced research, and the lowimpact development would include community engagement. We have recently learned that instead, UD is luring industrial tenants that include a power plant that dwarfs the consumption needs of both the city and the university.
It comes as no surprise to this resident and alumna that students took to the streets Monday given the example set by the university.
The property damage and distrust cultivated on that night pales in comparison to UD’s power plant plot.
Amy Roe
Newark
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