Middleway Residents Win Right to Intervene in Mountain Pure Lawsuit
Middleway residents, watchdog group accepted on Mountain Pure lawsuit
The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 21, 2025
On July 15, residents of Middleway and the nonprofit Jefferson County Foundation secured their right to intervene in a significant lawsuit concerning the Mountain Pure beverage packing facility proposed at the former 3M site. Judge Bridget Cohee ruled that they have vested interests not represented by the Jefferson County Planning Commission, which had previously rejected Sidewinder Enterprises' project proposal due to zoning conflicts. This ruling could considerably impact the future of the project and local community interests, highlighting ongoing tensions around development and land use in the region. The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the implications of these legal proceedings for local stakeholders.