Dear DES...

INVESTIGATORS IN NOTTINGHAM CONCLUDED THAT ARSON CAUSED THE FIRE THAT BURNED DOWN AN EMPTY BARN ON THE PROPERTY OF USA SPRINGS.

THE COMPANY PLANS TO OPEN A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN THE TOWN. THE CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT IS ON HOLD, PENDING A STATE PERMIT.

OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES HAS BEEN COLLECTING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE BOTTLING PLANT. THE MAN WHO MUST WEIGH THOSE COMMENTS AGAINST THE CLAIMS OF THE COMPANY IS BRANDON KERNEN.