Murphy Group

At A Glance

Location: 

Newport, Vermont

Primary Issue Area:

  • Environmental Health

Active since:

2009

Grants Received In:

  • 2009

Core volunteers:

2

Community Size:

4,530

Our Purpose

to stop the gravel pit from going into operation in Newport, VT and or to expand efforts if the initial permit is issued.

Summary of Projects

The Murphy Group received a grant in 2009 to cover costs for a traffic study and legal research to fight a proposed gravel pit in Newport, VT. The gravel pit would destroy the land and have potential harmful effects on storm water runoff, air pollution and noise pollution.