Residents of Blaine voiced strong concerns during a recent government meeting regarding the noise and operational expansion of Old Dominion Trucking Company, which has significantly impacted the local community. One resident, Lisa, detailed her distress over constant noise from the trucking operations, including loud banging and announcements, which have disrupted her quality of life since the company moved in.

Lisa highlighted that the previous trucking company had ceased operations, leaving the neighborhood peaceful until Old Dominion established a hub nearby. She expressed frustration over the company's recent actions, including moving a chain link fence forward without proper notification to the broader community. This change, she noted, transformed the aesthetic of her neighborhood, likening it to living next to a prison yard.

Despite her complaints to the city, Lisa discovered that Old Dominion had built the fence without a variance and later applied for one that was granted without adequate public notice. She emphasized that only property owners adjacent to the trucking company were informed, leaving many residents unaware of the developments affecting their homes.

The meeting also addressed the city's notification policy, which requires informing residents within a 350-foot radius of changes. The vice chair acknowledged the concerns raised and noted that the city had taken additional steps to inform the public, including posting a notice sign on the property and sharing information on the city’s website and social media.

As the meeting progressed, representatives from Old Dominion were present to address the community's concerns. The discussions highlighted the ongoing tension between residential needs and the operational requirements of the trucking company, with residents urging the commission to reconsider granting further variances that would allow for increased truck parking and noise in the area.