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06 | 06 | 2015 VOLUME 20 | ISSUE 23
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OUR WEALTH TIED UP IN BUBBLE-PRONE HOUSING
New owner wants to expand metal recycling at Elmira site
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Woolwich planning staff insist rezoning necessary to change scope of business at former Paleshi property STEVE KANNON Saying scrap is scrap, an Elmira recycler wants to expand beyond processing old cars to accept all kinds of metals. The township, however, isn’t buying the argument, calling instead for a lengthy rezoning process to allow for expanded uses at the former Paleshi Motors site on Arthur Street. The stance doesn’t make sense to the site’s new owner, who sees the additions as a way to reduce noise, pollution and hours of operation at the metal recycling operation. “Scrap is scrap. Whether you salvage a car or a bicycle, the end result is still scrap metal,” argued Frank Rattasid of 86 Auto and Metal Recyclers in bringing his case to Woolwich councillors Tuesday night. Rattasid purchased the property and the auto salvage business – currently operated by Alex Auto Parts until the end of the month – planning to expand the metal recycling options. The site will need to proSCRAP | 2
Despite shutting down an hour early on Saturday due to the rain, organizers say the 15th annual Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival was a success over the weekend, with lots of families partaking of the fun.
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