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Question & Answer Session with Andre Carriere, President, Coalition Against the Danford MegaDump

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  1. Can you briefly describe what this Maga Dump project is all about?

  2. Why would anyone consider a major landfill of this size for what is essentially a pristine wilderness and cottage area?

  3. Well, do the soil conditions or other features of the site make it suitable for a landfill?

  4. I understand that there is an important and historical river barley 300 yards from the proposed landfill site? What is the significance of this river?

  5. How do the taxpayers and residents of the area feel about this project?

  6. What public consultation has been put in place to obtain the feedback of the residents?

  7. This is a huge project then. Where would the garbage and waste be coming from to put in this mega dump?

  8. Aren't there laws in place that prohibit the movement of waste and garbage from one province to the next?

  9. A major landfill seems to be yesterday's solution and a poor one. What other solutions are there to the problem of waste and garbage?

  10. And beyond the immediate area, what are the Mayors and elected members of other municipalities doing about their problems with waste? And, what do they think of this proposal?

  11. Where do you go from here as a Coalition?
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Coalition Against Danford Megadump goes on the offensive
March 29, 2006

Coalition contre le mégadépotoir de Danford
Coalition Against Danford Mega-dump
C. P. 911, Danford Lake (Québec) J0X 1P0
www.savedanford.com

For immediate release – March 29, 2006

Coalition Against Danford Megadump goes on the offensive:

  • asks Mayor and Councillors of Alleyn and Cawood to disclose any conflict of interest they or Municipal employees may have in the matter of the proposed mega engineered landfill project (The Danford Megadump)
  • asks ratepayers to defeat proposed bylaw changes, one of which clearly states that Alleyn and Cawood offers its candidacy for a regional Landfill. Another bylaw adjusts zoning regulations which may have an impact on the territory proposed for the megadump.

When and Where:   Monday, April 3, 2006

              7:00 p.m. Council Meeting

              8:30 p.m. Public Consultation Session

              Bethany Hall, Harrison Road,

              Danford Lake Village, Quebec 

In view of the numerous rumours and innuendo circulating within the town of Danford (Municipality of Alleyn and Cawood) and in neighbouring municipalities, the Coalition Against the Danford Megadump has delivered letters this week asking each of the Councillors, and the Mayor of Alleyn and Cawood to state in writing and for the record:

  • Any personal or financial interest, present or future, direct or indirect that he or she may have with any person or corporation having, or seeking, a contract or agreement with the Municipality related to the landfill project, and
 
  • Any benefits of any kind to them or an immediate family have received, have been promised, or which have been suggested to each of them, relating to any matter relevant to the landfill project which has been submitted for their decision or consideration as a member of Council.

The Mayor is also asked, after investigation, to sign a similar document on behalf of Municipal employees.

The Coalition intends to draw public attention to the letters at the Council meeting on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. -- asking those who have not responded to do so at this meeting.

The public consultation on by-law changes is a requirement of the Quebec Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and representatives from Municipal Affairs will be in attendance to ensure proper procedures (frequently ignored by the Mayor and Councillors) are followed. The Coalition is asking that the proposed Bylaw changes be opposed, and that when the required Registry of Voters is struck, sufficient voters sign to oppose the changes, thereby triggering a referendum wherein the bylaw changes would be defeated

Large numbers of rate-payers and concerned citizens are expected to attend with sound speakers to be mounted outside Bethany Hall so no one will miss the proceedings.

For more information, contact: 

Raye Thomas, Coalition Member
(613) 295-4064
raye_thomas@hotmail.com

Pam Miles, Coalition Member
(613) 323-3071
contact@savedanford.com



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