A Stunning Video Against A Gravel Pit

Enter into the land of internet communication on a local zoning issue by clicking on

“Stop the Quarry in Cary.”

And, please don't miss the video to which I have linked below.

When I wrote this the latest entry was June 7th. There are more since then, including one asking for help in making a second video.

It is entitled,

NIMBY....not quite

and has two hostile comments from those who think Cary should take the $250,000 per year from Meyer Material.

Earlier, on June 2nd, a posting includes a documentary link:

Cary, Illinois: A Gravel Pit Community?

This is a first class production, which I believe will become the template for future McHenry County zoning fights. Anyone interested in local political issues needs to see what can be done on the internet.

(When I wrote this article at 4 PM Monday afternoon, 128 people had viewed the mini-documentary. Now it is up to 349.) In contrast, McHenry County Blog's posting of Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley's comments on how condemnation would not be used [ha-ha] on YouTube, posted January 17th, has been viewed 335 times.)

It includes information on the danger of dust, even dust particles too small to see, other places a gravel pit might be approved in Cary, plus information about the date of the next Cary Village Board meeting.

May 26th, this was published:

The GRAVEL PIT--What it Means for Cary

In the comment section, it is revealed that Meyer Material is now owned by a Swiss firm, Holcim Ltd. Marengo’s Paveloc Industries is under the same ownership.

A commenter named James says he thinks the village is leaning against zoning the pit. That would be a switch from earlier indications.

The same day, the group posted a leaflet that opponents could download:

OUR FIRST FLYER--DOWNLOAD IT NOW!

May 25th, the web site was launched:

Welcome to the Stop the Quarry in Cary Website

McHenry County Blog has posted three earlier articles on the gravel pit proposal:

Cary Election’s Over – We’re Going to Dig a Gravel Pit Behind Your Home

More Recent Cary Action on Meyer Materials Proposed Grave Pit

Cary Gravel Pit Deal Seems to Have Been Cut

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