By Northhampton News |
Jan 18, 2024
Representative Joe Emrick (R-Upper Nazareth) has introduced a new piece of legislation that would grant voters the power to decide whether new high-impact warehouses and distribution centers should be approved in their community. Emrick expressed concern over the negative effects these facilities have had on the region, such as the loss of open space and farmland, increased truck traffic, and higher levels of air, sound, and light pollution.Emrick emphasized the lack of input from the community regarding the approval of these warehouses, stating, "While high-impact...