STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An intense Community Board 3 meeting on Staten Island this week was packed with residents, business owners and elected officials, each united in opposition to a 16-acre trucking terminal that is being proposed for construction in Charleston . The developer plans a facility for 184 tractor-trailers, but the project faces fierce backlash over traffic, safety, and environmental concerns.

Here are five takeaways from the Sept. 10 meeting :

Widespread community opposition

More than 100 residents packed the meeting, voicing unanimous opposition to the proposed project planned for a long curve of Arthur Kill Road, between Winant Place and Androvette Street. Speakers argued that placing such a large facility on a narrow, winding road was inappropriate and dangerous. Of

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