curtis specialty papers, inc

404 FRENCHTOWN ROAD

The Curtis Specialty Papers site is a former paper mill occupying approximately 109 acres at 404 Frenchtown Road in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Most of the site is on two parcels totaling about 70 acres that are located in Milford Township. The aeration pond is on an adjacent parcel of approximately 35 acres located in Alexandria Township. The site includes a number of buildings, including the main mill building, former coatings facility, a cogeneration power plant, and a wastewater treatment plant. The paper mill operated for approximately 90 years. The main mill, known as the Milford Mill, is comprised of approximately 61 separate areas and was used to convert paper pulp to finished food grade paper. The former coatings facility is located approximately 400 feet northwest of the main Milford Mill building. The coatings facility operated from approximately 1935 to 1988; in these buildings, solvent-based resins were compounded and coated onto paper and other products. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, with the nearest residences approximately 0.1 mile to the north and southeast. Quequacommissacong Creek, officially known as Hakihokake Creek, is located on the site. Part of Quequacommisacong Creek also is known as Milford Creek. From 1907 to 1971, the Milford Mill was operated by the Riegel Paper Corporation. It was purchased by Riegel Paper Corporation in 1972, which later became part of the James River Paper Company, Inc. In 1995, the mill was bought by Crown Vantage, which operated it until 2001. In 2001, the mill was bought and operated by Curtis Papers, Inc. During the time the mill was in operation, the facility reported several spills on the property. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued several notices of violation to the facility. The notices of violation included unpermitted discharges and improper containers, training, and recordkeeping. The facility also held air permits and New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, operated a wastewater treatment plant, and utilized numerous USTs. In July 2003, the mill was shut down and, in November 2004, Curtis Paper, Inc. declared bankruptcy.

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