Residents opposed to a planned warehouse complex in South Jersey say they’re not backing down without a fight. They organized a meeting Tuesday night with dozens of concerned neighbors in Mullica Hill, who want to stop Russo Development’s proposal to build a roughly 2-million-square-foot warehouse on vacant farmland. Mullica Hill is a rural, picturesque town and residents say they intend to keep it that way.
“It’s in my backyard. The loading docks will be adjacent to my backyard. We’re as close as it can be,” said Mullica Hill resident Alyssa Marsella.
Warehouse sprawl has become a growing concern throughout New Jersey, as leaders walk a tightrope of encouraging business while trying to preserve farmland.
