SALISBURY — The public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on the proposed Salisbury-Sharon Transfer Station was continued after the third consecutive three-hour session (on Monday, July 17) was dominated by criticisms and complaints from neighbors.
The next installment is Monday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. (not 6:45 p.m.) at Town Hall.
After considerable discussion between the public and the commissioners, and among the commissioners themselves, the decision was made to continue the hearing in order to receive new information.
The new information is to come from the state Department of Transportation (DOT), on the subject of traffic safety at the Millerton Road site.
Specific concerns were the ability of residents who live across Route 44 from the site to be able to make left-hand turns, heading toward Lakeville, and the possibility of accidents occurring because traffic is backed up with cars and trucks waiting to get into the transfer station.
Anchor Engineering’s Kevin Grindle said the state DOT has received the revised plans and returned comments, but the actual approvals come later in the process, when the contractor submits plans.
“So it’s still an open question,” observed commissioner Jon Higgins.
The commission also decided to hire its own consultant to review the noise study provided by Anchor Engineering’s consultant. This is a peer review, not an actual noise survey.
The hearing became acrimonious at times. Chairman Michael Klemens had to use his gavel on several occasions.
Justine and Victor Valla in their studio with a painting of Victor’s,”Jonah and the Whale.” Robin Roraback 
A ceramic vase by Kathleen Heidemann.Provided 
Joy Brown’s delightful ceramic sculptures.Provided 
Hundreds of items at Stateline Auctions, including a candy-apple-red Crosley pickup truck.D.H. Callahan
