Radar Studies Underway in Grosse Pointe Farms

Studies analyzing the 50,000-watt radar proposed to go on top of the 60-foot tower at the Grosse Pointe Club are underway and results will help determine when Grosse Pointe Farms city council will make a decision. Health risks, alternative options are amo

Studies to be Completed into Radar Proposal in Grosse Pointe Farms

First informational meeting draws 20 residents. The next informational meeting on the proposed radar is Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe Memorial Church.

The first of two informational meetings on the proposed 50,000-watt radar U.S. Customs and Border Patrol wants to install to help monitor Lake St. Clair drew about 20 residents Friday night. Gathered in Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, the representative from Border Patrol, Gregory Lambert, provided a short explanation of the radar proposal and its purpose. He also fielded questions from residents. The meeting revealed two studies that officials are conducting. Grosse Pointe Farms officials have recruited the use of a recommended environmental engineer to analyze the radar proposal including health effects, Farms Director of Public Services Terry Brennan said. Local U.S. Cutoms and Border Patrol officlals have made a request to Washington …

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Gary M. Wilson, Esq.

2:55 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

"Lambert answered some questions and declined to answer others based on the investigative nature of the Border Patrol." Um, Agent Lambert: All of law enforcement involves investigation. At least ideally. But since you're from the federal government we should just take you at your word? Not a chance. A fundamental right of citizens is the right to be apprised of the actions of the government that …   more ›

2 Meetings Scheduled on Radar Proposal in Grosse Pointe Farms

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will host two informational meetings this coming weekend for residents in Grosse Pointe Farms concerning their proposal for a radar to monitor Lake St. Clair.

Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will host two informational meetings later this week for residents of Grosse Pointe Farms and anyone else who might be interested regarding the proposed addition of a radar to the top of the 60-foot tower behind the Grosse Pointe Club.  The meetings are the result of the Farms city council telling Border Patrol to meet with residents before seeking their approval for such a variance request.  According to the Grosse Pointe Farms website, the first meeting is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church. The second meeting is Thursday, Feb. 28 also from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial.  During the meeting, Border Patrol officers will explain the proposal…

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