Opposition aplenty to motocross track plans
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Paul Wallenhorst presents information Monday at the Sheridan Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Wallenhorst was the chief spokesman for the large group of people opposed to a proposed motocross track on Creek Road.
A public hearing scheduled by the town of Sheridan’s Zoning Board of Appeals was not held Monday, but the ZBA still did plenty of listening. The Sheridan Town Hall was filled to capacity with people on hand to voice opposition to what was supposed to be the subject of the hearing, a proposed motocross racing/riding track for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. After the regular business of approving minutes was completed, Board Chairman Thomas Taylor informed the crowd that the appellants, Peter and Tania Smith, through the law firm of Gullo & Price, requested an adjournment of the hearing. Taylor also reported several letters were on file against the project and after some discussion the board voted to allow the opposition a chance to present its case. Taylor did note that if a public hearing were eventually held any testimony would have to be regiven. “That’s the purpose on our agenda of privilege of the floor. I’m going to open it so they can impress all of us with what they h
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