Three wells show elevated PFAS levels; property inspection approved
Alford board addresses well contamination and property dispute. Testing of five town wells through a state environmental initiative found elevated PFAS levels in three samples, with Board of Health staff coordinating remediation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The
Select Board · Meeting of November 14, 2022
Alford board addresses well contamination and property dispute. Testing of five town wells through a state environmental initiative found elevated PFAS levels in three samples, with Board of Health staff coordinating remediation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The Select Board voted 2 to 1, with one abstention, to authorize an inspection of 303 East Road after an abutter reported temporary housing on the property line.
Highway thefts of a street sign and flashing pylon have been reported to State Police.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of November 14, 2022, compiled from the official minutes.
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