Leak fixed, no fines levied against town

The sewage leak at Cove Island has been successfully fixed, according to a report released by the Darien Department of Public Works on Friday, Feb. 28, at 4:50 p.m. Darien has been aware of the leak since Valentine’s Day, but problems with valves and delays in shipping of new parts kept the leak active for the past two weeks. Continue reading

Biosolids use stirs Goochland

Residents, county officials, and state agencies were all present for the public hearing on the biosolids application permit in Goochland on August 3.

The Virginia-based company NutriBlend has requested a land application permit which would allow the company to spread biosolids onto 1,555 acres in Goochland. There are nine Goochland residents hoping to receive the inexpensive fertilizer, including Goochland resident Paul Lanier who has almost 1,100 acres registered to receive biosolids. Continue reading