Meena Gas Station Hearing Continued to June 13June 8, 2023|Daymond Steer|Conway Daily Sun, Effingham Gas Station Case|4 Comments"We can't just arbitrarily decide that we think this is a bad idea and refuse it," said Effingham Planning Board Chair George Bull.
All Eyes on Effingham BoardJune 4, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|7 CommentsThe board has a legal responsibility to protect the public by making a reasonable and lawful decision based on facts—all of the facts.
Meena Gas Station Plan Is Not Approvable, Newton SaysMay 29, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|4 CommentsAfter his credibility is questioned, the geoscientist identifies four critical ways in which the plan fails to protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
Meena Presents its Gas Station PlanMay 24, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|2 CommentsThe developer calls it the "best" plan. Critics promise a rebuttal.
Zoning Officer Rescinds Letter Before Gas Station HearingMay 22, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report|3 CommentsThe "discontinued use" issue is taken off the table at the last minute, even as the applicant and the town agree on a key point.