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CENTRAL COUNTY SEWER & PSA ISSUE ON HOLD ONANCOCK TO LET CONTRACT FOR WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS: UTILITY COMMITTEE FORMED TO ANALYZE OPTIONS 
For several months now, the Board of Supervisors has been attempting to address the concept of centralized wastewater treatment in the County. The central issue has been the expansion of the Onancock Treatment Plant from an overboard discharge permit of 250,000 gpd to 750,000 gpd. The Board had previously approved an advisory committee to research alternatives (the so-called “Blue Ribbon” Committee). Their superficial product which was endorsed by the Board, recommended formation of a PSA to address the issues, thus sloughing off responsibility for actually figuring out what was required to yet another entity. They avoided addressing the cost of such a facility which SONs has stated would likely exceed $20MM. (Click here to read more…) COSTS OF DEVELOPMENT ANALYZED SON’s mission has always been to encourage responsible growth and leadership. This means thoughtful and responsible planning, creating jobs for the people who work in the community while, at the same time, preserving our rural character. To read about what development means for Accomack County and how citizens can contain increases in property taxes, we have provided an analysis of real costs of investment in infrastructure that accompany growth. The numbers will make you think. (Click here to read more…) BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION For nearly four years, SONs has brought an alternative point of view to county government, its administration and its goals. Citizens and members have adopted various objectives in an attempt to make Accomack County a better place to live without the risks of making it look like Everywhere, USA. Please join the discussion on any of these topics by clicking the link on the respondent's page or contact us with your suggestions. SONs will post your responses in a future edition to this page. To receive email notices when we add new content, give us your email address in the contact us page and ask to be added to our list in the comments box. We will respect your time and NOT email you unless you opt in. Finally, we note that our continuing efforts to inform and influence on your behalf means that we have advertising, legal, and web maintenance expenses and thus we need your support. |
