Tantala v.s. “Electronic Message Center”

Mack's Newtown Voice

The last Provco/Wawa witness at the July 8, 2021, Newtown Zoning Hearing Board meeting was Michael W. Tantala who argued that the proposed electronic pricing sign was not an “Electronic Message Center” (EMS) as defined in the Newtown Area Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance (JMZO). Mr. Tantala claimed that the proposed price signs are not an “Electronic Message Centers” for two reasons: (1) they are not animated, and (2) the alteration is not by electronic means. Mr. Tantala, however, neglected to mention that the numbers are changed remotely via electronic means and NOT by an employee “mechanically” spooling the numbers by hand. Mr. Sander clarified that point in his cross-examination. More details: https://johnmacknewtown.info/zhbwawarnd2.html