Pollution, speeding, and upcoming events
By William Crooks
Local Journalism Initiative
Lennoxville’s Aug. 27 Borough Council meeting, presided over by Borough President Claude Charron, featured a robust question period where residents raised various concerns, followed by councillors’ messages focusing on community events and ongoing issues.
During the question period, a resident inquired about the buildability of a lot next to a local motel. He expressed concerns regarding the availability of information and recounted his difficulties in finding past records related to the property. “It’s been a long time since I owned that lot,” he said, noting that he had sought help from the borough’s services, but “they couldn’t find anything either.”
The council advised him to consult the borough inspector, who has access to all relevant zoning and building information. “My recommendation is that you come and see our inspector,” suggested a council member, adding that “he’s here on Mondays and Wednesday mornings.”
A resident raised concerns about air pollution, particularly the impact of lawnmowers, which he claimed contribute more pollution than passenger cars. He explained that during the COVID-19 pandemic, people were mowing their lawns excessively, which exacerbated the problem.
He suggested the borough consider implementing restrictions or at least raising awareness about the environmental impact. The council acknowledged his concerns, with one member noting, “It’s nice that we can do something that saves us money and improves the environment at the same time.”
