Built home on Laurel Lake in 2004,beautiful,quiet until 2008 and the advent of racing; incredible & constant obnoxious noise levels on weekends- John Frederick
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Hi, we live on the Millville side of Laurel Lake. Just this past weekend, we were already awakened at the dot of 8:30 am. Why do they have to start that early on the weekend? People who have jobs would like to sleep in and maybe have their windows open. This is not possible. Also, I am disabled and need to rest frequently. Also not possible with the constant droning. They need noise barriers and mufflers, and we need it now, not after the season. We want to be able to have fairly quiet barbecues, family gatherings, etc. Why should the participants and spectators be the only ones to enjoy the weekends? Aren't we, the citizens entitled to enjoy our weekends as well?
Hackett, Millville side of Laurel Lake
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We moved here in '04, about a month before news of the track became
public. Believe me, we would never have considered moving to Millville,
had we known. What attracted us WAS the quiet and tranquility of the
area, and all the open space. Now the woods have been bulldozed, and
the peace and quiet have been shattered. We plan on moving in the near
future IF we can sell our home!
Marlene & Jeff Dougan, Woodland Ave.
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I live a little over a mile away from the track and I'm glad I work from 8am to 5pm because if I worked the 3rd shift I would not be a happy person . My weekends are full loud cars racing around that track but that so called track and our city officials (who I'm sure the track people PAID well!) don't care at all . I moved to my house 10yrs. ago because is was quiet and relaxing but now I can't stand to be home on the weekends. Thanks for letting me vent.
Eric, Iris Rd
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I live on Cedarville Road at 2535 Cedar St. between Millville Airport and Buckshutem road, and the noise generated from this weekend race was unbearable. It sounded like an air raid or war zone in my back yard, not to mention the loudspeakers blasting periodically. I closed all the windows and doors and have 6” insulation in my walls, and still could not keep the noise out. There was not a room in my house that I could find to escape the noise, and I became extremely upset and started feeling pressure in my chest from the worry this is causing me. I cannot believe the city and the racetrack are unaware of the distress this noise is causing the surrounding community, and not do anything about it, or care that it is causing health issues for people that are forced to listen to it.
I am 3 years away from retirement, and hoped that I could live out the rest of my life in this home. Yesterday all I could think of is selling my house, but I know that no one will buy it with the track noise so close. I am in a no win situation, and am extremely upset, and fear for my health from stress of hearing this on a daily basis. What is the track going to do to subdue the noise, and do you even care about those of us that are suffering??
The noise was most outrageous on Sunday (May 3, 2009)….all day long. I called the mayor and then the police dept., and they registered a complaint and took my name, address and phone number. I found that calling the mayor does not accomplish much, but if you call the police dept., they will register your complaint. I am writing to everyone I can think of today.
Gloria Morrison
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I
live on Schooner Drive (approx. 3 miles away) and the noise from the
racetrack today is ridiculous! Most days I can hear the track and,
depending on environmental factors and the types of vehicles racing, it
is very objectionable. When any new business starts up, all
environmental controls are in place and operational. They are not
phased in over a period of years. We cannot wait for them to build
additional buildings, or plant grass and saplings. The City needs to do something about this now!
You need to shut them down until proper measures are taken, or take
back their tax abatement. They need to erect large wooden noise
barriers trackside in order to reduce the noise. I
don't want to hear that they are not exceeding the 80 dB readings
because this is just a bogus non-enforceable level. I (DEP) used to
enforce the noise ordinance years ago before this task was given to the
local county health departments for enforcement. Racecar noise is
exempt from the regulation, period. I know other residents have
concerns over loudspeaker noise. Loudspeaker noise can
be enforced and is allowed a maximum level of 65 dB. An additional 3
dB is added, to allow for either machine or human error, bringing the
enforceable limit to 68 dB measure at the closest residential property line.
It
used to be a relatively quiet town. Are the monies and few jobs
created by the racetrack really worth it? I remember all of you guys
laughing during the racetrack hearings about the noise levels that were
expected to be generated and how it compared to a boat in the river or
plane at the airport, and that the town is quite noisy already on the
weekends. Who is laughing now.....
It is going to
get uglier as the summer goes on. Should you decide to respond to this
email, please don't reply with a b.s. political response. We need to
work together. Schedule a town meeting/hearing to discuss these
issues. Publish a meeting date in the paper inviting the concerned
public, it will go along way to show that you care.
Vincent Garbarino
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I live in Liberty Village which is on South 2nd Street in
Millville and which should be far enough away from the NJMP so as not
to be annoyed by the noise generated at the park. But guess what! It
isn't! Today, 4-30-09, the noise started just after 8:00 AM. I have
heard it lately on the weekends at just about the same time and often
during the week as well. I believe I live about three miles or so, as
the crow flies, from the park but that distance does not eliminate the
noise. What I thought was going to be a peaceful existence in
Millville turned out to be anything but. I wish the
commissioners would live up to their original promises of providing a
peaceful existence and do something about this noise. I don't know
whether sound barriers or mufflers are required to quiet this noise
but something has to be done. When I call the mayor's office on
weekends to complain about the noise, and have done so on several
occasions this year, I get a recording that tells me to "have a
peaceful day." That's a joke......... especially coming from the
mayor's office.
Carl Marinelli, Liberty Village, Millville
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Hello all, I live out in Newcombtown Crossing off Newcombtown Road and can hear the track quite clearly today. The noise is moderately loud, and grows louder as I assume the cars make the turns and shift. It is very overcast today and am probably about 5 miles away. I can only imagine if I lived any closer. I could hear this noise inside my home with all windows closed and my television on. Some sort of sound barrier should be installed.
Thanks. Cory Kross
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I live in Woodland Shores, a little over 3.5 miles air distance from
the track, and sometimes we hear the track noise through closed double
insulated windows. This morning, 4-30-09, I heard racing a little past
8AM -- it did not last the entire morning. They need to put up a
masonry highway-type wall, that's the only thing (other than maybe
mufflers or shutting down the track) that will stop the noise. To shut
out the noise, I put on a white noise source from the internet.
Shouldn't have to do that! I have no idea what the decibels are, this
far away, but we shouldn't have to be aware of it all.
Clay Mikolasy
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Hi,
I'm 16, believe it or not, and I feel the same as you. I live right
next to Porreca, and the noise is extremely annoying. I'm also an
environmentalist (however your spell it), and vegeterian, and would
like you to also aknowledge, no only noise pollution, but also the
polution the cars emit, both race cars, and the race fan's cars. This
is an extreme strain on the environment, and effects us, and
other animals. As you can see, we now have another reason for why the
race track is a daft idea.
Scott Inagawa
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I happened to catch the Commissioner’s meeting on Ch.9 last night, just
as you stood up to speak. I have been reading the articles in the
newspaper, and you are my hero! I live at 2535 Cedar St. about 5
houses away from the intersection at Cedar St. and Buckshutem Rd. My
property backs up to the airport, and I am probably about a mile from
the track.
I have been so upset about the noise last summer, and I called the
mayor and had him listen to it on the phone on a Saturday. He sent
over Wayne to take a decibel reading, and instead of coming out during
one of the big noisy races, he showed up on a Sunday afternoon, when
there was no sound coming from the track. I asked him not to take the
reading as there was nothing to record. He took it anyway, and ignored
me I suppose so he could say there was a low reading. How useless is
that? When they are racing, it is so loud I can hear them shift gears,
and I hear the announcers too. My peace and tranquility is gone, and I
work all week, and look forward to the weekends.
Now I just want to go somewhere for the weekends to get away from the noise. It’s just not fair.
Gloria Morrison
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I am a resident on Buckshutem Rd., less than 2 miles
from the track. I enjoy going to the events in the summer, but when I
am at home, you can hear the loudspeaker announcements as if someone
was standing outside my front door! The engine noise when they are
racing makes it mandatory that no windows are open in the season. I
realize that the track officials go by the noise DB level generated
there, but even inside our homes, at this distance it is very
obtrusive. I have been to many auto racing tracks and most are built
with berms or hills surrounding the track, whereas Thunderbolt was
built on flat land which carries the sound. For this track to put up
some type of barriers, similar to those on I-295 or I-95 is a necessity
for residents in the area.
Chris Lopko, Four Seasons, Millville, NJ
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My name is Jerry Gubbine. I live on
Cedarville Road in Cedarville. Whether I'm in my backyard, on Union
Lake fishing, or in the woods hunting, all I hear is the constant
silence-breaking roar of the race track.
Jerry Gubbine, 3434 Cedarville Rd, Millville
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The noise wakes you up every weekend at 8 am
sharp! (that's my time to rest after working all week) I like to have
my windows open during the spring and summer months but I found myself
using the air conditioning system more last year in a way to block some
of the noise. (which means money out of our pocket to attempt blocking
out their noise) My fear is that since last year was the first year it
will only grow as the years go by! We bought our house in 2003 because
it was a nice quiet location yet close to everything. Now I dread the
thoughts of the noise starting all over again in the upcoming months.
Don't get me wrong I think the idea of creating jobs in our town is
great and needed! Especially these days with people losing their jobs
left and right. I just wish they would do something to reduce the
noise for the ones who don't want to hear that constant noise from
morning to night.
Kimberly, Fairfield Ave, Millville
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I saw your request in the Ben column. Like
you, I am very concerned about the noise from the racetrack. However, I
don't live in Lawrence Twp. and would like to know if you're
considering allowing people from outside your township to be active in
your meetings. I think people from all of the surrounding communities
need to band together to complain about this, as people from numerous
townships and cities are being affected.
I live in eastern Millville rather far from the track and yet, on some
days, can still hear the noise in my home. Even though I live several
miles away from the track, I fully support the goals of TrackRacket. I
love the outdoors and recently returned to Millville because of the
open space it and the surrounding areas provide.
However, now on race days, I feel as though this open space has been
taken away, as much of it is now plagued with noise on race days.
Compounding the problem is that race days always coincide with the days
when many of us want to be outside (i.e., weekends, during the spring,
summer and fall). On some days last September, I could actually hear
the cars and the loudspeaker in my home in eastern Millville.
Yes, individuals must put up with unwanted noise in their lives, but
such nuisances should only be tolerated when it is essential to the
basic fabric of the society. Racetracks do not meet this criterion.
Good neighbors keep their noise to themselves. That's all I am asking.
In the meanwhile, I now find myself enjoying rainy summer and cold
winter days much more than I used to. At least they're quiet.
Gerry Moore
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Add me to your list of complainants. My
break-room from my studio is the outdoors, or it was. The track is
like a giant beehive hovering over my home. Not a day goes by that I
am not disturbed by the noise. As a frequent walker and pet owner I am
most days strolling the neighborhood. I have only to go one block from
my home and the noise is worse. Make up a flyer and send it to me. I
will distribute it in the area of Hillside as I walk. I will try my
best to make the meeting, but wanted to register with you anyway, in
case I fail to appear. Thank you for your efforts.
Denise and Norman Gray, 2 Hillside Ave, Millville, N.J. 08332
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I live in Millville at 328 Lloyd Terrace. The noise is very loud and can be heard inside my house when the windows are shut.
Amy Hickman
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Thank you for expressing your thoughts, my
wife and I could not agree more. Everything you have written is right
on target. It makes my stomach churn and bring tears to my eyes just
thinking about it. We live about three miles away and we do not even
feel like having visitors come to visit anymore because we do not know
when the noise will be unbearable.
I would never think of even mowing my lawn until at least ten o’clock
in the morning on a weekend. It is rude and unneighborly. They start
at eight in the morning and even though my windows are closed it wakes
me up.
When they sold the community on the track, they said that there would
be no NASCAR or NASCAR type cars. ARCA cars are two year old NASCAR
cars with a few modifications. They even advertised that the ARCA cars
were just like NASCAR. I guess that those promises do not matter now
that they are in. The second phase has a 3/4 mile track that they said
was for test driving. NASCAR has been known to run on these types of
tracks.
When they interviewed the developer on the SPEED channel he did "not
rule out having NASCAR in the Future" and he stated that they were in
contact. I hope that they keep their promises to our community and
leave NASCAR and NASCAR type cars off of the track.
Seppo Siimes, 1201 Robin Rd, Millville, NJ
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I was surprised to hear the track over at Newcombtown Crossing (past RT 55), but also feel it may be due to the weather.
Cory Kross
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After the racetrack opened, schedules had to be changed. There is no more
sleeping in on the weekends. Windows cannot be opened on cool mornings.
Peaceful morning walks, afternoons on the deck, not any more. There are
some days when the noise is a distant buzz. On more days than not, it is
constant and loud: the roar of the engines and the yelling of the
loudspeaker sound right in the backyard, and it is non-stop for over 10
hours a day.
We live next to the airport. There is noise. We hear takeoffs and
landings, jet engines warming up and slowing down. This noise is loud, it
is sometimes even deafening, but it is over in less than ten minutes. You
know it will end and it does. It is bearable, and is even ignorable. The
difference with the racetrack is that the noise is constant, when it is a
"loud day", there is no ending to the noise, and even after 7 PM, the
loudspeaker is still ongoing often until very late at night. At one
commission meeting someone said it is "the sound of a lawnmower" , as if
that is nothing. Try listening to that sound over 10 hours straight.
The City Commissioners are happy the racetrack is here, because it will
bring jobs and tourism. It has disrupted the way of life for many more
people than the ones it has benefitted. It is creating noise pollution,
lowering home values and creating stress and discomfort for the residents.
The people that bought homes, pay taxes and contribute to the community.
The residents pay more than their fair share in taxes to the city, and this
does not even buy the commissioners support. It does buy empty promises,
sound studies with unreasonable limits and a tax abatement for a playground
for wealthy out -of-towners. Usually I look forward to summer, but this
year, I have ambivalence, it will bring the sounds of the crickets, but I
won't be able to hear them over the roar of the engines.
Suzanne Robinson, 21 Porreca Drive, Millville
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We live on Newcombtown Road near the border
between Millville & Vineland. It's four miles away from the
racetrack. We hear the track quite clearly from here. The citizens of
Millville were deceived about this issue from the start. Apparently,
race tracks are exempt from all noise regulations.
Dave Ewan
2404 Newcombtown Rd, Millville, NJ 08332
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I am glad that I went to the first Track
Racket meeting. I was so glad to find out that there are many others
in the area that are as upset about the noise as my husband and I have
been. It is enough to drive a person crazy! We live on Packard Drive
in Millville. I have allergies, so I can't enjoy the outside anyway
during the spring and fall, but the noise is so bad that it makes being
inside at home with the windows closed, the air conditioner running,
and the television on miserable too. On Sunday afternoons, I like to
catch a nap if possible, but the noise from the race cars make it
impossible! I have been very frustrated since the first day of loud
racing in August, 2008. The quiet, friendly neighborhood that we moved
into is now so noisy that it is impossible to have a chat with a
neighbor, when you are both outside during racing season!
Sincerely,
Barbara G. DeHainaut, 24 Packard Drive, Millville
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I agree that the next thing the
motorsport's park executives need to address is the noise factor.
Buffers such as sound dampening walls must be erected and trees must be
planted. The other buildings should also be planned to help absorb,
dampen and/or redirect the sound.
My home is no longer the tranquil, wooded area it has been for the
past 50 years. I agree that the noise factor was glossed over when this
idea was presented to the public. Steps need to be made to rectify this
situation.
Hardworking people have made investments in homes in an area away
from the noise of the city, only to have their tranquility broken by
the incessant noise of the Motorsports Park. A restriction on open
wheel racing should also be examined, as these are the noisiest of the
racing vehicles.
I am glad that dust and exhaust fumes are not the problem some
anticipated, but if the noise is that disturbing to people living
around the track, I can only imagine it's effect on the various types
of wildlife that has inhabited the immediate area for years and years.
While I am all for progress, I am not even sure whatever benefits
are to be had, it far outways the disadvantages to the people who live
even miles away from the track.
Bob Price , 2453 Cedar St. Millville, NJ
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We live at liberty village on south Second St (Rt
47) and can hear the noise as if it were coming from 20 yards away.
One Sunday I heard it at 8:30 am and it continued most of the day.
James Rizzo, 83 Reagan court, Millville
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Michelle,
I was heartsick when you first told me
how the noise pollution was eroding your pristine country experience
and now reading your anguish and frustration articulated so clearly
brings tears. Contrasted by the environment you and Dave have created
on Hogbin Road...a beautifully restored and improved home, two spacious
studios for the extraordinary art you both make and a resource for your
community of artists and friends which you generously make available.
Certainly the devaluation of property values was not overtly discussed
prior to Millville's plans for new wealth but one wonders why other
communities with similar recreational facilities were not researched
more thoroughly in advance.
I will certainly pass this on. More people should be made aware of this.
Sincerely,
Rachel Citrino
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We are definitely concerned about the
amount of constant engine noise that continues during the spring,
summer and late into the falls months. The motor noise begins as early
as 7:00 a.m. and continues until dusk on most weekends. During the
week the track is in use for members and there continues to be daily
droning of motors throughout the day.
In the beginning of this past summer we purchased an expensive
motorized retractable awning so we could sit out under the awning
enjoying the summer days. However most days the constant noise makes
this impossible.
We drove over to the track to see if there is any sound barrier
installed next to the track. We sat along the side of the road and
were able to see the cars racing around the track. Some type of
effective sound barrier system should be developed around all around
the track so the sound cannot travel up and over the racetrack. We
live in a "55" and older community in Liberty Village, which is across
the river on route 47 and the noise travels right across the river and
through the woods.
I realize there are many benefits regarding this enterprise, however
the opinions of all the citizens of Millville, not just racecar
enthusiasts, should be considered.
George & Catherine Kniaz, 81 Reagan Court, Liberty Village, Millville, NJ 08332
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I agree the noise is terrible I too live
maybe closer than u but am down wind. To top it off I work midnights
and have to listen to an angry swarm of bees in my walls.
Matt Wheatly, 409 cedar street, Millville, NJ
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We would like to show our support for this cause. We too are dealing
with a high volume of noise on Carlton Avenue. Even with the windows
shut and the tv on the noise is so distracting it is unbearable to be
here during a race. We have lived at our location for over 18 years
and have heard the airplane engines and the airport traffic that most
of the nay-sayers are comparing this too. As you must know, there is
no comparison. We are sure you must be following the bloggers on the
DJ website. We agree with the recent post that suggests hiring an
independent company to do a noise study as well possibly contacting
other local cities and townships to determine what their noise
standards are and if they are being violated. It makes no sense that
this is not violating a noise standard. It just doesn't add up.
Carlton Ave, Millville
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Dear Madam, I was unable to attend the meeting
concerning the racetrack noise but wish to go on record as one who is
certainly not happy with it!!! We live in the Whitemarsh area off Reick
Ave. and cannot hear ourselves think. My husband retired from the
government to this quiet, residential neighborhood only to have our
lives held hostage at the mercy of this city! I suffer from severe
anxiety and find my condition worsens with the continuous, torturous
noise. I wonder how the city would feel if myself and I know there are
many others would bring suits forth citing health reasons!! No one
should have to schedule their lives around a racetracks events(which
are never-ending!!). One cannot have any kind of outside enjoyment
whatsoever. It also gets so bad that indoors becomes a problem as well.
This is an atrocity that has taken place in the city and something has
to be done!!!
Nina Cooper, 348 Briar Drive, Millville
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I live about 2 miles, as the crow flies, from the Racetrack. I
believed what the city and the developers said about the quality of
life issues concerning noise. That belief was unfounded as it turns
out. On several occasions this past summer the noise generated from
that commercial enterprise has been a real annoyance for me and some of
my neighbors. It is so bad that we can hear virtually every shift the
cars make beginning at about 08:15 in the morning. Often we have been
able to clearly hear the public address system.
This noise has not only been noticeable outside but inside as well. To
drown-out the sound when I am working in my office I have to turn up
the stereo volume beyond normal listening levels. At two outdoor
picnics I had this past summer my guests remarked that they would not
put up with this if they lived here.
We have lived here for more than twenty years. When we moved here we
knew about the airport and Airwork and knew that noise was associated
with those two facilities. But, the Racetrack is a recent addition.
I feel that the developers of the Racetrack and the City have ignored
the concerns that were raised during the planning, building and
operation processes. The noise pollution and attendant quality of life
issues the Racetrack raise are unacceptable and demand immediate
correction.
John T Flickinger, PhD, 306 Ginger Ave, Millville NJ 08332
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If they built walls they wasted their money.
It has no effect. One day this summer I was talking with my neighbor
about four feet between us and we couldn't hear each other. Noise on
Sunday mornings in unacceptable. It is constant and relentless. The
airport test cell never bothered me but this noise is totally
unacceptable. Our quality of life on Porreca is negatively affected.
Can you imagine trying to sell a home with noise going on.
They sure sold us a bill of goods with a pilot program for a break on
their tax payments and all the taxpayer money used in building the
track. I would like to see all the benefit the track has brought into
this community besides the noise pollution.
Thanks for getting involved in this serious problem facing our community.
Bill Herman, 28 Porreca Drive
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Yeah, I have to say, we could hear the drone
all the way out by Holly Heights School (east 49). It must definitely
have been because of the weather ('atmospheric conditions', lol) - it
has never been that loud before. But Port Norris? Good golly, that is
some travel!
Lori (Madrigal)
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I have lived on Silver Run Rd for 47 years in
peace and quiet. Last summer was the end of that tranquility. The
noise of the race track has ruined the birdsong, the hooting of the
owls, the foxes barking, and the peace that living in the country
brings. I am writing to let you know how much I dislike the Race
Track.
Betty Straubmuller, 1598 Silver Run Rd, tel # 825 2115
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I absolutely hated being home last summer.
Every morning the noise started about 7:30 and continued all day. One
beautiful Sat I had a small party. My gardens are beautiful with a
waterfall. The noise was so horrible that we could not talk on the
terrace and had to move inside and shut the windows. Even then there
was the constant obnoxious din of the cars coming thru the woods and
into the house. I was furious that I had to take my guests inside,
shut the windows and turn on the air conditioning, just so we could
have a conversation.
Is this what we're all paying taxes for--and why should we have to go
inside, shut the windows and pay for air conditioning just so we can
have a conversation? I would have never bought this property if the
racetrack had been in place at the time.
I did have a meeting w/ Mayor Quinn, and a man did come to the property
to measure the noise. Naturally that day it wasn't as bad as the other
days. I suggested to Mayor Quinn that those of us in the path of this
mess should have greatly reduced taxes, as they do in stressful areas
such as the Salem area around the nuclear plant. At least those people
don't have to listen to the nosie!
Elizabeth Milne, 1499 Silver Run Rd.
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We live on Val Lane and the noise has reached a point where we may have
to leave our home. This weekend it was the air conditioning on, the TV
on, and it was not even bearable. Everybody was outraged.
Katherine Jones
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I was born and raised in Atlantic City,
N.J.......plenty of noise there and lived for several years in Northern
N.J.......plenty of noise there too. Then I lived for 20 years in
Mauricetown. Ah, peace and quiet. Then I lived for 18 years in
Millville in a quiet neighborhood somewhat near the airport but never
bothered by the sound of the planes. With the assurance of officials as
the track was being planned and with the fact that I lived 2-3 miles
from the site,I never in my wildest imagination could foresee what
would become a nightmare from the day the race track opened. On that
particular morning, I opened my garage door at about 7:00AM and was
greeted with what I thought was the sound of a race car coming right up
my driveway. Two joggers came by and I asked them what the noise was.
They replied,"The race track...wonderful, huh?" Every day for the rest
of the summer was just as bad with the constant roar of the cars from
early morning to early evening. My wife gave up gardening because it
gave her a headache after ten minutes. There is little escape inside
the house as well even with the windows closed. I did go to the air
show and enjoyed the day and the car races and the roar because I chose
to be there that day. I do not choose to be there all the time. On one
particular day due to high humidity and low cloud cover, the roar was
heard over a much wider area and was like world war III breaking out. I
am active with Wheaton Arts and we were setting up for a music and arts
festival that weekend. When I arrived at Wheaton Village the noise was
so bad that we could hardly hear each other a few feet away and were
afraid that our event would be ruined if the noise persisted the next
day. Fortunately the clouds lifted the next day and our festival was a
hit. I know that the race track is supposed to be an economic wonder
for the area but does it have to ride roughshod over every other
consideration of quality of life in the area? I am not sure that
anything is going to improve because of the money behind the track and
so after living in Millville and serving in several arts projects I am
sure for me the only option is to move away from Millville as soon as
the housing market improves. Best wishes to the future of Millville,
Jim Albertson
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I feel so sad for Suzanne Robinson and her
neighbors living close to the New Jersey Motorsports Park in
Millville. She has my sympathy. Her peace and quiet is gone during
the summers now. To most people, there is nothing better or more
comforting than to hear the peace and tranquility where they live.
There is enough stress andnoise pollution in this world without adding
more. Most people enjoy hearing the sounds of nature coming in through
their windows.
Now that it is here, it certainly can’t be moved to another location.
Too much money and effort has been spent, and a lot of money is coming
in for the owner and the city. It ‘s here to stay. I’ve never been
there. Are there enough sound barriers around the racing area? I
wonder how many decibels Ms. Robinson and her neighbors are hearing
from the noise of the racetrack?
There needs to be a compromise to help lower the noise level for these
people living close to the racetrack. What can be done to solve this
noise problem? I, too, enjoy listening to the crickets, frogs and
birds in the summer.
You just can’t put a price tag on peace and quiet.
Beverly Green-Knapper