Comments about ‘Court OKs referendum on project in Beaver’

Being interested in the referendum process, I read this ruling yesterday. When the county passed the ordinance, they said right in it that it was a "legislative" act. Why would they be allowed to claim otherwise just to avoid a referendum?

Let's Vote now. Why wait? I say "Yes" to Mount Holly!!!

Let's get moving on it already.

Thank You BRAVE citizens!! Since all levels of government have usurped so much power from the people it takes brave citizens to stand up for their rights. Now besides having to pay taxes you have to pay legal fees!!!

Here is a novel idea: Why not just let people do what they want with their land? If they end up polluting something, then the government can intervene. If you don't want your neighbors painting their house the wrong color, or building a barn that you think depreciates your property, move into a planned unit development with restrictive covenants. Government should NOT be playing the role of a homeowners association. The majority of a people should not usurp development rights of individuals through government or the referendum process.

I have found this issue very interesting. The BRAVE residents have a lot of nerve. The private property owners put up barricades to keep atvs out so that the beauty would not be ruined, but the blessed residents that love this area took them down and continue to trash the property. Is it any wonder they prefer development to leaving it the way it is now? The BRAVE residents seem to think they "own" the land - not true. Maybe they should come clean about how they treat the land or pay the private property owner to use it.

I agree with both sides to some point, but a 3.5 billion (thats a b people) is a huge development and has major impact on the community as a whole, permanently. I say bravo to the whole process and am glad the leaders weren't able to pull a fast one on the public if they (the majority) don't want it to go in.

Get the facts straight the Private Property Owners put up Barricades on PUBLIC TRAILS that did not cross there property. They blocked existing public access on Forest Service land.

Sorry - you're the one with the wrong facts. The residents that use that area have trashed the land they think they have a right to. They only have access because the private property owners have allowed it. It's too bad people can't admit that they have done something wrong.

The hucksters behind this development can't even pay their advertising bills. I would urge caution and make sure that taxpayers don't get left holding the bag.

What a mess the Mt. Holly development has been. They haven't been very good neighbors to the town and people of Beaver. I've never heard such outrage from the people of Beaver! Why does Beaver need elitist developments anyway? With current economic conditions, these type developments are going down the drain! Serves the greedy rich folks right!

The point is probably moot. Mt. Holly Club just had a summary judgement levied against them for failing to pay the Wall St. Journal $587,000 in advertising costs. They failed to appear at trial, which vexes federal trial judges no end. I'd say their demise is near, and Beaver County needs to protect their interests in this matter before other creditors get to the plate first and clear cut the mountain for logging revenue.