PRESS RELEASE: DON’T LEAVE IT TO BEAVER TO CONTINUE RAISING AWARENESS ON GRAVEL PIT AT POTTER’S BRIDGE PARK

For Immediate Release
Oct. 15, 2020 

NOBLESVILLE – The citizens group Don’t Leave It to Beaver is undeterred in its fight to oppose the gravel pit proposed by Beaver Materials at Potter’s Bridge Park. Don’t Leave It to Beaver will continue planned events despite the Noblesville Planning Commission’s decision to delay public comment to Nov. 16.

Prayer Vigil

A prayer vigil at 4 p.m. Oct. 18 in Potter’s Bridge Park. The vigil will be led by Tim Brock for an hour. Afterward, attendees are encouraged to enjoy the park’s beautiful trails in contemplation and prayer. Attendees are encouraged to wear a face mask, remain socially distant, and allow others to use the park unencumbered. 

Peaceful Protests

Citizens will gather at 5 p.m. Oct. 19 on the sidewalk outside Noblesville City Hall to raise awareness of the issue. Protesters are encouraged to wear a face mask, remain socially distant, and be respectful to all, including passing motorists and pedestrians.

Citizens will again gather for an identical protest before the Planning Commission’s meeting Nov. 16. Details are forthcoming. 

Get involved

The Planning Department, in a release, said it will continue to gather public input and comment on the issue until Nov. 9. Comments for the Planning Commission can be directed to Noblesville Senior Planner Denise Aschleman at daschleman@noblesville.in.us. The citizens group Stop Beaver encourages concerned citizens to write the commission and voice those concerns. Concerned neighbors, Noblesville citizens, and park-goers can also write their Noblesville Common Council representative, including at-large members (find contact information here).

Concerned citizens are encouraged to sign and share an online petition. Find the petition at change.org/stopbeaver. Visit the Don’t Leave it To Beaver website for more information on the issues and to get involved: www.dontleaveittobeaver.com 

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