Gleanings from the May 7 Community Meeting_ Island United's proposed Quarry Expansion
Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Around 100 people packed into Mansons Hall on May 7, 2026, for a community meeting on the proposed expansion of the Island United Quarry on Cortes Island. While most appeared to be opposed to the project in its current form, some added that Cortes Island needed a smaller quarry more in line with the island's needs Neither Howard Nielsen, who owns Island United, nor his wife were present. Regional Director Mark Vonesch explained, " It's their 50th wedding anniversary and they're on a trip." Mike Moore, who MC'd the event, added, "First of all this is a meeting…
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