Northampton Zoning Board has allowed plans for a Wawa with a fueling station in the Holland section of the township to move forward despite the objections of nearby residents, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times.

Developer Provco Pinegood Northampton has been attempting for years to build the convenience store at 287 Holland Road. The board had initially rejected the proposal, but was ordered to reconsider after the developer submitted an appeal to Bucks County Court.

Judge Denise Bowman has now remanded the case to hear additional testimony on the possible requirement for a conditional use hearing for the proposed Wawa.

“The matter will now go back to Judge Bowman for a decision on the legal issues before the Court,” said Northampton Township Manager Robert Pellegrino.

The hearing and the Bowman’s decision is the last chance for residents to delay or stop the project.

“We still have hope that the judge, Denise Bowman, will note that Wawa did not prove that their gas operation is ‘entirely’ incidental,” said Pam Duffey, one of the neighbors. “The case is all about the word ‘entirely.’”

Read more about the case in the Bucks County Courier Times.

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