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November 10, 2022

Rostraver zoning board continues 9th Olympus hearing

By Stacy Wolford

By JOHN RECTENWALD
jrectenwald@yourmvi.com
Nine hearings on the matter of Olympus Energy’s special exception request — almost 30 hours of proceedings going back to February — and still more time is needed for concerned parties to suss out the Hera well pad proposition.
Last night’s three-hour hearing was continued until 7 p.m. Dec. 14, when Zoning Board Chairman John Bedell promises the proceedings will be turned over to public comment.
Thus far, only Olympus Energy counsel and residents made party to the case have been able to participate.

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