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The Timnath Town Council on Tuesday approved planned-development overlay amendments proposed by backers of the Ladera mixed-use development and a contract with that developer's sister company to build a road in the town, but tabled an already-delayed consideration of a Ladera sketch plan for two more weeks.

TIMNATH – The Timnath Town Council on Tuesday approved planned-development overlay amendments proposed by backers of the Ladera mixed-use development and a contract with that developer’s sister company to build a road in the town, but tabled an already-delayed consideration of a Ladera sketch plan for two more weeks.

Wellington's planning commission voted Monday to approve the construction of a new asphalt plant in town during a heated public meeting. Many residents have been showing up to the commission's recent meetings to protest the plant.

Studies presented to the planning commission showed toxins were far below EPA levels, but residents cited data saying it may be greater than reported.

Do asphalt plants "produce or curate" toxic chemicals? That question is at the heart of a public meetings showdown in Wellington over a hot-mix asphalt plant Connell Resources plans to bring to the area.

The Interstate 25 frontage road was closed in May but Weitzel Street has been expanded and reopens Friday.