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All posts tagged "pfas"
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1.6KWaterNew contaminant regulations are a good ‘first step’ says Mello
SPRINGFIELD – City Councilor Kristen L. Mello and State Rep. John C. Velis brought concerns about Westfield’s contaminated water to a public...
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1.4KWaterResidents sought to serve on contamination restoration board
WESTFIELD- Barnes Air National Guard Base officials are calling for residents to serve on a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) that would meet...
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2.3KHealthOnline update to PFAS exposure assessment
WESTFIELD- Representatives from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) hosted a “virtual office hour” Dec. 3 to give an...
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1.3KHealthOfficials attend water contaminant workshop
AMHERST- State lawmakers and local officials converged at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Monday afternoon for a workshop to teach them about...
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1.7KHealth
ATSDR thanks Westfield, outlines next steps
WESTFIELD – Mayor Brian P. Sullivan shared a letter he received last week from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry...
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2.3KHealthUMass scientists talk about PFAS in panel
WESTFIELD- Three scientists from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst presented their knowledge and answered questions about Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the...
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1.8KWestfieldVelis amendment allows for reimbursement for PFAS expenses
BOSTON – An amendment made by state Rep. John C. Velis Oct. 16 on the House floor will potentially allow the city...
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1.4KHealthHealth board cannot enforce shutoff of wells says Carnes
WESTFIELD- The Board of Health informed Kristen Mello during a board meeting last week that it would be unable to fulfill her...
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1.1KBusinessCity Council unanimous in support of agreement with Air Force
WESTFIELD – The City Council was unanimous in its support of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Westfield and the Department...
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1.1KWaterMello talks PFAS with Board of Health
WESTFIELD- The Board of Health convened Wednesday evening to have a discussion about PFAS substances and Westfield’s water supply with Kristen Mello,...
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1.3KHealthHealey joins fight against PFAS
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey Tuesday joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation to...
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2.6KHealthPFAS Exposure Assessment to begin, resident ‘afraid’ to drink city water
WESTFIELD – An estimated 150 to 200 residents packed the Westfield Intermediate School on Tuesday to hear details of the city’s impending...
