The environmental issue is unfortunate to be sure. Palmer will pay the fine, which will hopefully be used to prevent further damage in the future. And concerning the noise issue, as resident local to another race track in CT, I understand where you're coming from. And where you're coming from is a position of both entitlement and ignorance. This new facility is going to bring plenty of tax revenue to your town. I've found those who complain the loudest about noise issues are the same people with small dogs that bark at absolutely nothing... endlessly. PMP isn't going anywhere, once you accept that fact, you may even grow to appreciate its existence.
Connie Mehl - 9 years ago
My husband dug out a small pond (in the wet lands) about 9 years later, the Conservation Commission found out. They told us we had to remove the fill from the wet lands and plant trees and shrubs. Now we have to put an electric fence up to keep our goats and the deer from eating the trees. This 1/4 acre is nothing compared to what PMP has done to the land in Palmer. I' m proud to say I live in Warren, where the Conservation Commission does their job.
Part 2.
The other day I was driving down Whiskey Hill Road going into West Warren right at PMP (corner), and a 18 wheeler was coming the opposite direction. I was just past PMP's driveway at the spot where there in NO shoulder just rocks and the side of a hill. I had to completely stop my car to let his 9 wheels come on my side so he could turn into PMP driveway. If I had not stopped his back tires would have hit my car. Can someone tell my why PMP was not made to improve to line of site in this area? Hello, this is the worst part of the whole road.
Ginger Perrier Miner - 9 years ago
Where was the Palmer Conservation Commitee was during the construction of the track? Wouldn't you think if they had been doing their job they would have picked up on the wetlands violations BEFORE the irreparable damage had been done? The Town of Palmer should also be fined for their lack of oversight on PMP. and, speaking of fines, this is just a slap on the wrist, the cost of doing business for them. I'm sure both the owner and contractor knew they were in violation of the Wetlands Act and were expecting to add the fines to the overall cost of the project. While I applaud the AG's ruling, I also wish the state would address the noise pollution issue ... If the track cannot be shut down, the least they should do is to erect a 20-30 foot sound barrier around the track to muffle the noise for those of us in Warren who abut the track!
The environmental issue is unfortunate to be sure. Palmer will pay the fine, which will hopefully be used to prevent further damage in the future. And concerning the noise issue, as resident local to another race track in CT, I understand where you're coming from. And where you're coming from is a position of both entitlement and ignorance. This new facility is going to bring plenty of tax revenue to your town. I've found those who complain the loudest about noise issues are the same people with small dogs that bark at absolutely nothing... endlessly. PMP isn't going anywhere, once you accept that fact, you may even grow to appreciate its existence.
My husband dug out a small pond (in the wet lands) about 9 years later, the Conservation Commission found out. They told us we had to remove the fill from the wet lands and plant trees and shrubs. Now we have to put an electric fence up to keep our goats and the deer from eating the trees. This 1/4 acre is nothing compared to what PMP has done to the land in Palmer. I' m proud to say I live in Warren, where the Conservation Commission does their job.
Part 2.
The other day I was driving down Whiskey Hill Road going into West Warren right at PMP (corner), and a 18 wheeler was coming the opposite direction. I was just past PMP's driveway at the spot where there in NO shoulder just rocks and the side of a hill. I had to completely stop my car to let his 9 wheels come on my side so he could turn into PMP driveway. If I had not stopped his back tires would have hit my car. Can someone tell my why PMP was not made to improve to line of site in this area? Hello, this is the worst part of the whole road.
Where was the Palmer Conservation Commitee was during the construction of the track? Wouldn't you think if they had been doing their job they would have picked up on the wetlands violations BEFORE the irreparable damage had been done? The Town of Palmer should also be fined for their lack of oversight on PMP. and, speaking of fines, this is just a slap on the wrist, the cost of doing business for them. I'm sure both the owner and contractor knew they were in violation of the Wetlands Act and were expecting to add the fines to the overall cost of the project. While I applaud the AG's ruling, I also wish the state would address the noise pollution issue ... If the track cannot be shut down, the least they should do is to erect a 20-30 foot sound barrier around the track to muffle the noise for those of us in Warren who abut the track!