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By SHARON KILPATRICK
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
At the end of a long and emotional public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4 to 2 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt an amendment to the zoning ordinance banning the land application of sludge in Rappahannock County.
Opponents of the ordinance amendment had the opportunity to speak first.
Mark Malek said the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection had looked into the issue and decided to favor the land application of sludge. “There has to be some way to get rid of sludge,” he said. “Spreading it on farmland is a good solution. It’s an environmentally positive thing.” ■ ■r*--- —
Jennifer Anderson asked What was the purpose for the proposed amendment.
Mike Massie, who represents the supervisors on the Planning Commission, said that the supervisors had held two public hearings on the sludge issue and decided to advertise the amendment. He noted that all amendments to the zoning ordinance must come to the planners first.
Ms. Anderson was not satisfied with this answer. “No public or private agencies have op
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