Final vote for BWXT Jonesborough rezoning set for Monday

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-28T08:47:37+00:00

A final vote on BWXT's rezoning request for its Jonesborough site is set, aiming to convert agricultural land to industrial for uranium production. Residents express concerns about radiation contamination, and a public hearing will precede the vote.

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2026-03-28 08:47:37

Abstract generation in progress

The final vote on a controversial rezoning request for BWXT’s Jonesborough site is scheduled for Monday. BWXT seeks to rezone agricultural land to industrial for expansion to produce uranium-based metal for defense purposes, but some residents are concerned about potential radiation contamination. The Washington County Commission will hold a public hearing before the vote, after the planning commission recommended rejecting the rezoning.

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