Forest Heights Goes ‘green’ With Eco-friendly Building

[THE GAZETTE] Forest Heights has moved closer to becoming the “greenest” municipality in the state, as the town unveiled renovations to make its municipal building energy-efficient, including a new eco-friendly green roof.

During an Aug. 18 town meeting at the building, officials announced the renovations, which also include energy-efficient windows and doors. The renovations are part of a push by town officials to cut energy costs and reduce water pollution from the building into the nearby Oxon Run Creek.

The town has been mulling going green since 2008 when then-Mayor Larry Stoner and the Town Council identified the roof as in dire need of a replacement. The roof and building had not been upgraded since it was built in the 1950s and council members feared it would cave in. Stoner sparred with council members, who were in favor of a green roof, and Stoner said the upfront costs were too expensive. A traditional roof would have cost the town about $100,000 compared to the $150,000 for the green roof and window replacement.

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