Opinion: Petition to Stop the Crematorium in Bethel

Report and Photography by Paula Antolini

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Update: January 3, 2013 at 6:52pm

Read more comments from residents (below) just added to the top of the list. One Mom said she would not bring her children to the park if there is a crematorium there.

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Original Article: January 1, 2015 at 8:09pm

ATTENTION ALL BETHEL RESIDENTS:

PETITION TO STOP THE CREMATORIUM (incineration of human remains) FROM BEING ALLOWED IN CLARKE BUSINESS PARK IN BETHEL CT (or anywhere in Bethel)....

Read about it here and PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION:

https://www.change.org/p/town-of-bethel-do-not-allow-a-crematorium-incineration-of-human-remains-in-bethel-ct-clarke-business-park-or-anywhere-in-vicinity-do-not-change-the-zoning-permit-which-prevents-this-type-of-business

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READ THE COMMENTS BELOW, FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALREADY SIGNED THE PETITION (some are business owners in the park):

Sue Cleary / BETHEL, CT, UNITED STATES

I do not want the toxicity in our town.

Denise McMahan BETHEL, CT

Do not allow the crematorium

Elizabeth Archer / BETHEL, CT

I just moved to Bethel and this is not what I want to see moving in near my new home

Marlene Boyer / BETHEL, CT

I will stop visiting the park businesses with my kids if there is a crematorium present.

Neil Callaghan / BETHEL, CT

This is another example of the Bethel process being done in the dead of night, without the knowledge of residents - - secret agendas for the people in charge.

Charles Noe / BETHEL, CT

I agree this would be wrong to bring into town . I say have a revote on the EDC

Henry Choi / BETHEL, CT

Allowing a crematorium would be a detriment to the town as a whole, not only will it decrease the property value of homes and businesses, many investors will think twice before moving to a business park that has an establishment of such kind. it’s a deterrent for investors and new businesses who want to do business and bring jobs here in the town. Also, health wise, i would not want to live anywhere nearby a crematorium. I don’t think anyone especially with childrens wants to live nearby. In addition, i would not want to see hearses pass by everyday. The proposed establishment cannot guarantee that the bodies will be transport in unmarked vehicles. This can bring negative emotions and adversely affect psychological beings to many people who works and live near by from the constant flows of hearses.

Dianna Medwid / BETHEL, CT

Bethel is always trying to harm the taxpayer on all issues and this is no different, we need to get more signatures on Grassy Plain and alert the entire area. Thanks,

Pat Markstaller / BETHEL, CT

Protect our children’s environment

Meghan S. / BETHEL, CT

Why this is even up for debate. Releasing TOXINS into the air which can KILL and Permanently damage our loved ones both current and future, is just plain disgusting. Do you want to be eating dinner with your family knowing that you’re all breathing in death?! Yeah, I don’t think so. DO NOT BUILD THIS. DO NOT RE ZONE. DONT KNOWINGLY KILL US OR CAUSE US HARM!!!

Margaret Waage / SOUTHINGTON, CT

I lived near a crematorium growing up. I don’t remember smoke being an issue per say, but emissions are an issue as we have learned over the years. If there is evidence of harm I’d wouldn’t want to live near one by choice.

Sondra Covino / BETHEL, CT

For the health of my child and the rest of the people in our town. I know for me and my family we are trying our best to get chemicals/pesticides out of our food, cleaning supplies, eating organically, etc. The effects of this do not show up right away but over time it does and by then it’s to late...I cannot agree with this. Thank you- Sondra

Chris LoGiudice / BETHEL, CT

No, this is not the place for this type of business

Manda Hashemi / GREENWICH, CT

I have 2 small kids and I do not want this to effect their health. We live in a nice community and this is NOT the type of business that should be in our community.

Vince Antolini / BETHEL, CT

The health risks, both long and short term, far outweigh any tax benefit to the town.

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PREVENT THE CREMATORIUM FROM COMING TO BETHEL.

PROTECT BETHEL’S QUALITY OF LIFE, HEALTH AND WELFARE.

GET INVOLVED.

DON’T LET THE DEAD KILL THE LIVING.