Our neighbor to the north, the city of Noblesville, is in the middle of a major controversy.
In one corner is the Mayor of Noblesville Chris Jensen. He is proposing what has been labeled the “B-1” plan to relieve the stress of traffic in the downtown area. Jensen says the original plan could not receive state and federal funds due to an historic neighborhood being impacted. So, the B-1 plan was unveiled.
In the other corner is Industrial Dielectrics, Inc. (IDI), a long-time Noblesville business that is not happy the B-1 plan cuts through their property. The firm is leaving open the possibility of exiting Noblesville if the B-1 plan is enacted.
There are accusations and assertions flying on this issue.
I have been watching all this through my newsgathering partner, The Hamilton County Reporter.
If you would like to learn more about what both sides are saying about the downtown Noblesville bypass, I have links below to three stories in the Wednesday edition of the Reporter where both sides presented their case.
First, here is what Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen says.
Second, here is the view from the Noblesville Bypass Coalition, led by IDI.