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flag A company seeks approval to test large howitzers on private land in New York’s Adirondacks, sparking local and environmental opposition over noise and safety concerns.

flag A proposal to test large howitzers on private land in Lewis, New York, within the Adirondack Park has drawn opposition from residents and environmentalists. flag Unconventional Concepts, Inc. plans 30 annual tests using non-explosive 155-millimeter projectiles fired over two football fields, with blasts reaching 180 decibels. flag Tests would occur midday on weekdays, no more than twice daily, near a former Cold War missile silo. flag While the company says the tests support military research and pose minimal risk, critics fear noise will disrupt wildlife, harm nearby homes, and damage the region’s natural tranquility. flag Over 1,400 public comments have been submitted, and the Adirondack Park Agency has requested more information. flag Though the Army’s DEVCOM Armaments Center has no current plans for testing, future experimentation could be considered based on military priorities.

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