Demolition of st. Francis Medicalโ Center Sparks Community Meeting
TRENTON – โคConcerns over the demolition of St. Francis Medical Center have prompted Trenton Mayor โReed Gusciora to schedule a publicโ meeting on Wednesday, September 24th, at Trenton โขCentral High School from 6 โขp.m. to 9 p.m.
The meeting will provide residents with an possibility to โdirectly address questions and concerns to representatives from Trinity health,โ the building’s owner, and Haines & Kibblehouse (HK Group), the demolition contractor. Danโ moenโ of Trinity โHealth andโฃ Steve Schwartz, representing HK Group, will โbe present to answer questions regardingโ the project. (For more information, call 609-989-3052.)
The declaration follows the arrival of heavy equipment at the Chambers Street and โHamilton Avenue site this week, and growing anxieties about potential disruptions, including noise, traffic congestion, andโ environmental impacts fromโ dust and debris. Residents have expressed frustration with a perceived lack of clarity from the Mayor’s office, Trinity Health, and HK Group regarding the demolition process.
Concerns center around pedestrian โsafety, particularly for students at Trenton Central High School, should sidewalk access on Chambers Street be impacted. Residents are requesting information on dust monitoring systems and theirโฃ locations, as well as a clear schedule of daily demolition operations, given the area’s already challenging rush hour traffic.
The planned demolition has also raised questions about โคpotential health impacts, leading some to call โคfor proactive environmental safeguards and increased community engagement. The meeting represents a crucial step towards addressing these concerns and ensuring a smoother, more transparent demolition process for the surrounding neighborhood.