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Howitzer Tests vs Adirondack Rules | Burlington News
A private military contractor wants to test Howitzer cannons in the Adirondacks, sparking a legal showdown with an environmental group that accuses him of dodging public hearings and skipping key paperwork. The CEO, Michael Hopmeier, faces scrutiny from the Adirondack Park Agency’s administrative law judge, who’s reviewing whether he violated procedural rules. This case could set a precedent for how military training intersects with protected wilderness — forcing a reckoning over national security, economic interests, and conservation. A hearing is still scheduled for October. Listen in…
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