Northwest Citizens for Responsible Growth received a grant in fall 2010 to cover general operating expenses, including events, meeting space, legal fees, PO box, materials, etc. Currently NWCRG is waiting for the Supreme Court to file a court date given the group's most recent appeal, expected in Spring. This will be a final decision regarding the big-box development.
Northwest Citizens for Responsible Growth
Our Purpose
to support the local economy, protect the environment, and preserve the rural character of Franklin County, by engaging in the permit process to oppose sprawl and environmentally damaging development in the region; and to offer positive reinforcement for responsible development that respects those values.
Summary of Projects
The group received a grant in 2009 to continue efforts to appeal the permit for a 160,000 sq ft Walmart that is proposed for a plot pf agricultural land.
In 2009, NWCRG received a grant to continue efforts to appeal the permit for a 160,000 square foot Walmart that is proposed for a plot of agricultural soil near Exit 20 of I-89.
In 2007, NWCRG received a grant to fund expert and lawyer fees in its work to prevent sprawl in St. Albans at the I-89 Exit 19, continue the long battle to stop sprawl at Exit 20 where a 160,000-square foot WalMart is proposed, and educate the public about the consequences of such sprawl.
In 2004, Northwest Citizens for Responsible Growth received a grant to help pay for expenses involved in the permitting process for large box stores in St. Albans and to advocate for responsible growth in the area..