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This web site has been constructed by the Town of Brant Citizens, Friends and Neighbors
in order to disseminate information regarding a landfill proposal in the Town of Brant.
Landfills ARE DangerousHickory Woods Citizens PageLocal Landfills in the News March 2001
Will Brant be dumping Ground for NYC ?| Nov, 1999 | Robert Gerhard III (d/b/a) Gerhard/ALCEN, obtains options on 8+ parcels of land in Brant at two to three times assessed value (pending opening of approx. 1,000 acre garbage dump in the town of Brant). Parcels allow access by road (US Route 20) and by rail. Robert A Gerhard III, Gerhard/ALCEN, P0 Box 233, Derby, NY 14047, 716-549-4107. |
| July, 2000 | Gerhard/ALCEN presents "landfill proposal" to Brant Town Board and requests the Board to change the town law that prohibits private landfills/dumps in the town. |
| Aug, 2000 | "Friends & Neighbors Against The Brant Garbage Landfill" is formed and publicizes the proposed dump to Brant Residents. Residents of the towns of Brant, Evans, North Collins, and the Seneca Nation rally against the "proposed dump" via media, phone calls, and attendance at August and September Brant Town Board meetings. |
| Sept, 2000 | A standing room only audience was in attendance at the Brant Town Board Meeting held on September 5. 2000. They were here to let the Board know that they did not want a landfill to come to Brant. The Board listened to its constituency and unanimously passed two resolutions, one sponsored by boardmember Martin Rosiak and one by Boardmember Ellen Bowman, that eliminated the possibility of a landfill coming to Brant at this time. At both the August & Sept. Board meetings NO ONE SPOKE IN FAVOR of the "proposed landfill". |
| Oct, 2000 | Mr. Gerhard and at least three families (of those who had sold options on their land to Mr Gerhard) appeal and argue with the Brant Town Board members in order to "reopen the issue" because of the "possible benefits" to the town they haven't yet heard. |
| Nov, 2000 |
Mr. Gerhard and a few appeal and argue with the Brant Town
Board members in order to "reopen the issue" yet again.
"Friends & Neighbors Against The Brant Garbage Landfill"
begin an every-household letter and petition drive AGAINST the
landfill within Brant. The Reason: 1) To inform Brant residents that the issue MAY NOT YET BE DEAD. 2) To inform Brant residence of the health and environmental hazards of a garbage facility. 3) To Support the Brant Town Board in their decision NOT TO REOPEN the issue of the "proposed landfill". 4) To end this issue once and for all. |
| Dec, 2000 | "The Town of Brant has a law that prohibits landfills and we are not changing the law.", said Town Supervisor Chiavetta at the opening of the Dec. Town Board meeting. With standing room only, and the news media present, Supervisor Chiavetta asked if anyone has anything new to say. NO ONE SPOKE, including Mr. Gerhard, who also refused interviews by TV and Press. The first order of Business was the submission of 755 signatures AGAINT the Landfill and in support of The Brant Town Board. The room erupted with applause as the members of "Friends & Neighbors Against The Brant Garbage Landfill" were recognized. |
| Jan, 2001 | With just a handfull of residents in attendance at the town board meeting no new developments came to light. "The Friends & Neighbors Against The Brant Garbage Landfill" announce they are not disbanding. The steering committe, made up of approx. 18 people will meet monthly to keep informed about any and all environmental issues in and around the Town of Brant. |
| Feb, 2001 thru May, 2001 |
No New Developments.....The Landfill issue may finally be dead ! "The Friends & Neighbors Against The Brant Garbage Landfill" will continue to meet and address any and all Environmental concerns in and about the town as they may arise. |
| Car Flyer in "pdf" format | Car Flyer in "jpg" format |
| Dump Fairy Poster in "pdf" format |
| Who is Mr Gerhard ? | Gerhard/Casella Record |
D & B Report |
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Cattaraugus County |
Town of Evans Support | and Gerhard/ALCEN |
