An application has been made to the Town of Oyster Bay by Twin County Resource Recovery and associated companies to completely rebuild and increase the size of the Engel Street asphalt plant to over 500 tons per hour capacity. This would nearly double its capacity and would bring all of the area asphalt production and associated noises and emissions closer to our schools and homes. The asphalt plant behind Agway would be closed and senior housing and assisted living units would be developed on these 16 acres.

On Dec. 14 the Oyster Bay Town Board, on the recommendation of the Town Environmental Quality Review Commission, passed a resolution mandating a full environmental review for this application as the project has potential adverse environmental impacts. TEQR has scheduled a scoping session for 7 p.m., Jan. 5, 2000 at Town Hall, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay.

This is a public session. It is an opportunity for concerned individuals and groups to attend and ensure that all pertinent points are included in the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement. Comments are welcome and needed. Some concerns may seem redundant or elementary. Register them anyway. It is best that no legitimate issues be left out.

If you are unable to attend the public scoping session, written comments may be submitted to Karl J. Leupold, PE, chairman, Town Environmental Quality Review Commission, 150 Miller Place, Syosset, NY 11791. Prepared comments can also be brought to the NorthWest Civic Association's monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Jan. 4, 2000 at the Burns Avenue Elementary School. Your comments will be submitted on your behalf or anonymously as you choose.

If you can attend and make a statement, it is recommended that your comments also be submitted in writing to maintain accuracy.

We know this is a very emotional issue, but this meeting will be used to gather information only. The information will be used to make sure all legitimate points concerning the potential environmental impact are included in the scoping document which in turn directs what will be addressed and studied in the Environmental Impact Statement. No decision will be made that night. We hope you will attend this important meeting and register your concerns.

Dale L Bennett

President

Northwest Civic Association Inc. of Hicksville