The Impact of Casella's Dump on Bethlehem's Identity

Bethlehem NH is the highest incorporated town east of the Mississippi River situated more than one thousand five hundred feet (1500') above sea level. Located in the Presidential Mountain Range's western shadow, Bethlehem is a pinnacle for the North American; Upper Canadian; and Artic Jet Streams. Scientists have determined that this environment produces the lowest pollen count east of the Yukon.

In the nineteenth century Bethlehem evolved into the nation's first summer resort as doctors prescribed that their patients spend time there to relieve respiratory ailments including hay fever, asthma, and bronchitis. In its heyday there were three train stations and thirty-five grand hotels with a capacity to accommodate ten thousand (10,000) guests.

Bethlehem's tourist based economy is dependent on its identity made up of scenic vistas; a.pristine environment; and clean air.

Casella has been in litigation against Bethlehem since 1998, seeking unlimited expansion of his landfill that produces a mountain of hazardous waste and tons of toxic gases.

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[malformedopinion]

Can't Wait To Throw Garbage Out Of My Window Next Time I drive By Your House.

[Akitoluvswaffles]

i live a few towns over, it sucks it like hangs over the town, but doesnt leave the limits of the town

[sprucegoose67]

This is an awesome video. What's happening to this town is so sad...

[angelica14709]

Lets show them more, you have to work at it. Go get the bastards. Your state is letting them do it. We have Eliot Spitzer comming who wants to get serious about recycling that could put them out of the growth business. Don Kaake