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Easton Warehouse Plans Spark Flooding Concerns Among Residents

10/29/2025

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Wood Avenue megawarehouse developers in Easton seek a special exception to relocate a watercourse and access road within a floodplain.
Residents and environmental advocates warn of increased flooding and environmental risks, citing expert testimony that runoff may be underestimated.
Professor David Brandes criticized the hydrological models used by the developers, saying they rely on inaccurate data.
The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will continue hearings to assess these concerns.

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Wood Avenue megawarehouse developers in Easton seek a special exception to relocate a watercourse and access road within a floodplain.
Residents and environmental advocates warn of increased flooding and environmental risks, citing expert testimony that runoff may be underestimated.
Professor David Brandes criticized the hydrological models used by the developers, saying they rely on inaccurate data.
The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will continue hearings to assess these concerns.