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Federal Judge Approves Settlement For NB Harbor Cleanup
Federal Judge Approves Settlement For NB Harbor Cleanup
 A federal court has accepted a $366 million settlement to remove PCB's from New Bedford Harbor.   Attorney General Martha Coakley said Wednesday that she's pleased the United States District Court has accepted the settlement.   Coakley called the ruling ``an important step for the economic development of the harbor'' which will provide ``significant public health benefits for the community ... Re
Fairhaven Joins Fight Against EPA Harbor Cleanup Settlement
Fairhaven Joins Fight Against EPA Harbor Cleanup Settlement
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...
“Dirty Dozen” Report Lists New Bedford as Major Pollution Contributor
“Dirty Dozen” Report Lists New Bedford as Major Pollution Contributor
The Toxics Action Center organization has once again recognized New England's twelve worst polluters through their annual "Dirty Dozen" report. The report, released today, lists several local sites which public health and environmental non-profit officials say have failed to take appropriate action to address their pollution problems...