Bates Troy Is Noisy
a community campaign for environmental justice
Fact Bates Troy is in violation of City of Binghamton's laws.
Our Mission We are residents united to protect our health, property values and parks.
Enforcement We will not stop until Bates Troy complies with all City, State and Federal laws.
'The noise is relentless. I have now burned out a window fan and am working on my second one that I run constantly in my bedroom window to mask the noise. The 'sound' even comes in when all windows are closed. I have absolutely no idea what I will do when I have to close the house up soon for the fall and turn that fan off. Because of this violation of my auditory space, I have had the expense of a new window fan as well as countless hours of electrical energy to run it in my window that I can little afford. Additionally, as a musician, it is a disruption to my musical thought process at times - since I am highly auditory in nature. I don't know what will come of this, but I congratulate your efforts. Thank you.' - Resident who has lived on Hayden St for 28 years
Learn more about: attempted bribery, neurotoxins in the air, empirical evidence of illegal noise, zoning, Binghamton's Noise Control Ordinance, community member quotes, reasonable solutions, Section 239 Review, who we've contacted, clean neighbor?, green neighbor?, community accreditation message to the future.
Key PeopleWho is behind the Bates Troy noise? Brian Kradjian, Ara Kradjian, Tom Singe and Randy Widrick.
Why Boycott Bates Troy?
The facts of the situation are beyond dispute. When Bates Troy asked for permission to expand their industrial dry cleaning plant into a high-density residential area they made various commitments to the City of Binghamton to secure approval. The first commitment they made was that they would respect the laws of the City of Binghamton. And the second commitment they made was that they would only operate their tunnel washer from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and that they would only receive deliveries during those hours as well.
But then, within days of completing their expansion, Bates Troy Healthcare Linens decided to violate these two commitments. They immediately began operating at 3:30 AM and on Saturdays. And they did so with full knowledge that their noise levels were terrible. After tremendous community pressure, Bates Troy agreed to enter into mediation with the City of Binghamton and residents who lived around their dry cleaning plant. At this mediation, Bates Troy promised to only operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and only on Saturdays in an emergency. They also promised to abide by all the laws of Binghamton.
On September 30, 2008, Randy Jay Widrick from Bates Troy sent an email to the Mayor of Binghamton entitled "Adjustment of Hours". Randy Widrick wrote: "With our recent expansion, our target goal for starting the new tunnel washer in our heathcare laundry was 6 am. Effective yesterday, September 29th, we were able to achieve that goal. This 6 am start-up, Monday - Friday, benefits our customers, our employees and our neighbors."
All of Bates Troy's promises have proven to be lies. They now almost daily operate before 6 a.m. And, according to their own sound measurements, they are violating the law every single day because their tunnel washer produces illegal noise.
On January 31, 2009, the City of Binghamton issued a notice of violation to Bates Troy. Bates Troy's response? They operated on Saturday and then began their machine at 4:15 a.m. the next weekday. Bates Troy demonstrates by their actions their utter disregard for our community and for the laws of Binghamton.
Boycott Bates Troy!
If you are a resident of Binghamton we urge you to boycott Bates Troy and Tuxedo Junction. It is easy to do because there are so many alternatives.
If you are a client of Bates Troy's Healthcare Linens plant then we urge you to use a different company. We know there are several Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council certified laundries that services this area. Find an altrernative to Bates Troy and help your neighbors enjoy their homes.
90 second background summary on the Bates Troy issue (click here if video doesn't appear):
Bates Troy attempts bribery to stop this campaign (click here if video doesn't appear):
Get the facts about Bates Troy Dry Cleaners.
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