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To: Mahanoy Township Supervisors
Petition to Halt the Proposed MAHANOY TWP. WAREHOUSE PROJECT On The Morea Road.
We, the undersigned residents of Mahanoy Township and surrounding communities, respectfully petition township officials, the Schuylkill County Planning Commission, and all relevant authorities to delay, halt, or require further review of the planned 1.5-million-square-foot warehouse along Morea Road.
Our Concerns
1. Environmental Impact
The project will require extensive land clearing, destruction of local habitat, and long-term loss of green space. During and after construction, truck fleets, machinery, and facility operations will increase both noise and air pollution, reducing overall environmental quality for the region.
2. Harm to Nearby Homes and Families
The warehouse will be built within approximately 300 yards of existing houses, placing residents extremely close to ongoing construction, bright industrial lighting, truck traffic, and 24/7 operations. This proximity threatens our peace, safety, property values, and quality of life.
3. Traffic and Safety Concerns
Heavy tractor-trailer movement and increased vehicle flow on Morea Road and surrounding streets will strain already-burdened roadways and raise the risk of traffic accidents.
4. Lack of Transparency and Public Notification Although the project was originally approved the residents living next to the future site were never properly informed. No public outreach, mailed notices, or acknowledgment was offered to the homeowners most affected. Residents were not given the opportunity to voice concerns before decisions were made.
Our Requests
We call for one or more of the following actions:
• A halt to the project until a full environmental and community impact study is completed
• A public hearing with direct notification to nearby residents before further construction occurs
• A reevaluation of the site design, distance from homes, and traffic flow plans
• Consideration of alternative locations or mitigation requirements to protect residents
Our Community, Our Voices
We believe sustainable growth must be balanced with community health, environmental responsibility, and transparency. Decisions that dramatically affect residents should never be made without their knowledge and involvement.
By signing this petition, we respectfully request that the Morea Road warehouse project not move forward without proper environmental review, open communication, and protections for the community.
Why is this important?
The Morea Road warehouse project must be reevaluated because it will permanently reshape the community, placing a massive industrial facility only 300 yards from existing homes, increasing noise, air pollution, and heavy truck traffic while destroying local green space and wildlife habitat. Residents were never properly notified or given the chance to participate in earlier decisions, despite the project’s direct impact on their safety, health, property values, and quality of life. Ensuring thorough environmental studies, transparent public communication, and responsible planning is essential not to stop progress, but to protect families and preserve the long-term well-being and livability of Mahanoy Township for current and future generations.