Mad River Neighborhood Association

January 19, 2007 - The District Commission denied Rivers Development's request for the Moretown Rock Quarry. They denied this permit based on Criterion 1(air) and Criterion 10 (Town Plan). The full decision is in the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Land Use Permit #5W1455.
March 14, 2007 - The District Commission denied Rivers Development's request to change their Act 250 decision.
March 29, 2007 - After receiving two District Commission denials of his Act250 permit, Rivers Development LLC filed a Notice of Appeal, Statement of Questions and Notice to Activate Docket # 7-0-05-Vtec with the Environmental Court. Click here to get latest information on the appeal process.

The Neighbors and MRNA want to thank Moretown and everyone who supported us in this 3+ year effort. Special credit goes to the Moretown Planning Commission, Select Board and voters who drafted the Moretown Town Plan that helped us all protect this valuable resource. Because of the strength of our Town Plan, we are confident that the land use permit denials will not be overturned by this motion to alter or on appeal. We will continue our diligence to Keep 100B Quarry Free.

Read the coverage of the District Commission's decision in the Valley Reporter. Online poll results are below:

The 10 Criteria - are the standards which the District Commission uses to evaluate a development project. These criteria include such issues as air pollution, waste disposal, wetlands, erosion control, traffic, impact on schools and municipal services, and conformance with town and regional plans. In order to obtain an Act 250 permit, a project must satisfy all 10 criteria.
Act 250 - A Guide to Vermont's Land Use Law - a brief guide and summary - 18-page color brochure.
Act 250 Statute - effective February 15, 2005. Please note that to participate successfully in the hearings, a party should have a good understanding of the entire process as outlined in the full statute.
District 5 Commission Members and Staff Information
E-Note Index - provides brief annotations of key legal conclusions contained in Environmental Board decisions from 1970 through 10/31/04. The Index is arranged in major categories covering topics such as Jurisdiction, Party Status, Permits, and the 10 Criteria.
Natural Resources Board - Land Use Panel - Act 250's home page
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Updated: 9/3/08