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Sen. Montigny Calling for "Course Correction" In Harbor Cleanup

Jim Phillips — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:56:59 +0000

Senator Mark Montigny is calling on the EPA to commit to a full and complete clean up of toxic PCB's in New Bedford Hharbor.

The Senator tells WBSM News, he fears the $366-million settlement the EPA reached with the AVX Corporation might not be enough to fully clean the harbor

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Fairhaven Joins Fight Against EPA Harbor Cleanup Settlement

Bryan Booker — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:57:21 +0000

Fairhaven's Board of Selectmen has joined with other elected bodies and officials in opposing the New Bedford Harbor cleanup settlement. The Board approved a letter to the Department of Justice Tuesday, taking issue with the the $366 million dollar agreement between the EPA and AVX Corporation

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EPA Reports Pollution is Down in New England

Taylor Cormier — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:45:44 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency says the overall release of toxic chemicals to the environment decreased in New England in 2011, an improvement over the previous year.

The EPA's latest Toxic Release Inventory shows that approximately 18

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New Bedford Mayor Appoints Special Counsel to AVX Settlement

Taylor Cormier — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:58:35 +0000

A familiar name in the world of law has been named Special Counsel as the City prepares to implement a $366-million settlement between AVX and the EPA.

Mayor Jon Mitchell has appointed former attorney David Waxler, who will help develop policy, review regulations, and evaluate legal documents related to the remediation efforts in the New Bedford Harbor

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Lawsuit Pending Regarding New Bedford's Parker St. Waste Site

Taylor Cormier — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:38:13 +0000

The City of New Bedford is awaiting some key information on a pending lawsuit involving the City's former environmental consultant.

Michelle Paul, Director of Environmental Stewardship says a demand letter has been sent to Beta Group Inc

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EPA Gives Green Light On Improving Areas Near Keith Middle School

Jack Peterson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:26:14 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency is giving the go ahead to the city of New Bedford to re-mediate 3 properties in the area near the Keith Middle School.

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Environmental Groups Push For "Reopener" Clause In AVX Settlement

Jim Phillips — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:13:51 +0000

The Buzzards Bay Coalition and Hands Across The Tiver are making a final push to secure signatures on a petition, seeking a "reopener" clause in the recently announced settlement to clean New Bedford Harbor

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EPA to Move Forward with CAD Cells

Taylor Cormier — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:00:46 +0000

No other means are being considered to clean up New Bedford's harbor other than the use of CAD Cells.

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EPA Approves New Bedford Maritime Terminal Project

Taylor Cormier — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:46:03 +0000

The South Terminal Maritime Project planned for the New Bedford Harbor has been legitimized by the EPA.

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Harbor Cleanup Plan Not Sitting Well With City Council

Bryan Booker — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:22:27 +0000

New Bedford's City Council is taking a firm stance against the E-P-A's plans for removing P-C-B's from the Upper Harbor. The full council went on record Thursday in opposition to the government's plan to dredge contaminated soil and place it into a so-called "CAD Cell", burying it within the harbor

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