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Gaston/Denali composting facility dispute
The county denied the mediated settlement that would have given the food-waste composting facility near Fessenden Elementary a rehearing. Neighbors and the church community worry about odors, groundwater contamination in the springs protection zone, and a bad precedent of litigating denials. The applicant's certiorari case is still pending in circuit court.
10 mentions (10 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
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Tree protection and replacement rules (Division 7)
The county finalized reworked rules on tree credits, replacement ratios, and specimen tree removal — balancing developer costs against preserving big trees in parking lots, buffers, and open space.
9 mentionsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026