March 1, 2015
It was widely used and was not specific to manufactured gas plants such as the one that was on Quinsigamond Avenue where the WRTA is to build a garage for its fleet.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Asbestos and other toxins prevelant at former gas plant in Worcester
By Gerard F. Russell TELEGRAM and GAZETTE STAFF
March 1, 2015
WORCESTER — Asbestos had many common uses, such as insulation,
high-temperature processes, large heating systems, fire-retardant
products, roofing materials, floor tiles, ceiling tiles and clothing,
according to the state DEP.
It was widely used and was not specific to manufactured gas plants such as the one that was on Quinsigamond Avenue where the WRTA is to build a garage for its fleet.
March 1, 2015
It was widely used and was not specific to manufactured gas plants such as the one that was on Quinsigamond Avenue where the WRTA is to build a garage for its fleet.
Worcester: Dirty site, costly cleanup
Taxpayers left with bill to clean toxins, asbestos at future WRTA home
By Gerard F. Russell TELEGRAM and GAZETTE STAFF
March 1, 2015
WORCESTER — In December 2012, Worcester Regional Transit Authority
Administrator Stephen F. O'Neil told his board he didn't know how much
it would cost to rid toxic waste from land being eyed as a new home for
the region's bus fleet.
"We know it will be bad, but how bad is the issue," he said.
His prescient observation was posited two years before the authority decided to buy land on Quinsigamond Avenue on which to build a garage and maintenance building. Executive
By Gerard F. Russell TELEGRAM and GAZETTE STAFF
March 1, 2015
"We know it will be bad, but how bad is the issue," he said.
His prescient observation was posited two years before the authority decided to buy land on Quinsigamond Avenue on which to build a garage and maintenance building. Executive
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Environmental Justice - a plea from a concerned citizen
Comments by Judith Grove at the February 10, 2015 Board of Selectmen Meeting
A group of concerned Town Meeting Members and residents is here tonight to address the issue of Environmental Justice in Framingham. We are a community of over 68,000 people inhabiting an area of 25 square miles and possessing a diversity of neighborhoods and people.
Most of us are familiar with the lovely neighborhood of the Framingham Centre Village Green which is bordered by the Village Hall, the History Center and colonial churches. We look forward to the Farmer’s Market and the Concerts on the Common.
On the southeast corner of Framingham is an area about twice this size. It is bounded by Beaver Street, Leland Street and Irving Street. Within this densely populated area are three known toxic chemical sites. This is an Environmental Justice Neighborhood.
For over 100 years (late 1880s to 1960s) companies like Dennison Corporation, Old Colony Tar Company and Com Gas located factories there because the area possessed railroads, waterways and a ready population of workers. These businesses brought jobs and prosperity
A group of concerned Town Meeting Members and residents is here tonight to address the issue of Environmental Justice in Framingham. We are a community of over 68,000 people inhabiting an area of 25 square miles and possessing a diversity of neighborhoods and people.
Most of us are familiar with the lovely neighborhood of the Framingham Centre Village Green which is bordered by the Village Hall, the History Center and colonial churches. We look forward to the Farmer’s Market and the Concerts on the Common.
On the southeast corner of Framingham is an area about twice this size. It is bounded by Beaver Street, Leland Street and Irving Street. Within this densely populated area are three known toxic chemical sites. This is an Environmental Justice Neighborhood.
For over 100 years (late 1880s to 1960s) companies like Dennison Corporation, Old Colony Tar Company and Com Gas located factories there because the area possessed railroads, waterways and a ready population of workers. These businesses brought jobs and prosperity
Monday, February 23, 2015
A pattern of Framingham employees paid after resigning?
By Jim Haddadin
Daily News Staff,
Posted Feb. 23, 2015
Alison Steinfeld didn’t have trouble finding work when she left her position as Framingham’s director of community and economic development in 2013.
Within days of her departure, Steinfeld, a Harvard-educated planning professional with decades of experience in the public sector, was hired as the head of Brookline’s planning department, a post that had been filled on an interim basis for months.
Daily News Staff,
Posted Feb. 23, 2015
Within days of her departure, Steinfeld, a Harvard-educated planning professional with decades of experience in the public sector, was hired as the head of Brookline’s planning department, a post that had been filled on an interim basis for months.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Framingham residents raise concerns about mulch pile fires
by Danielle Ameden
Metrowest Daily News, February 19, 2015
Southside residents complained to the Board of Health this week about mulch fires spontaneously igniting on contaminated land at 350 Irving St.
Town Meeting members Judy Grove, George Lewis and others said they worry about the risk to firefighters and the public because of toxins in the ground.
Metrowest Daily News, February 19, 2015
Southside residents complained to the Board of Health this week about mulch fires spontaneously igniting on contaminated land at 350 Irving St. Town Meeting members Judy Grove, George Lewis and others said they worry about the risk to firefighters and the public because of toxins in the ground.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Misconceptions of a Skateboarder
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| Samuel Marcincavage, son of Katherine Lopez. Read related article written by parent |
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Toxic Smoke Danger at a Contaminated Site
from George Lewis
Town Meeting Member Precinct 18 Chair
At 350 Irving Street, there are serious concerns about Landscape Depot, Inc. for these reasons:
1. In the last 4 years, the Framingham Fire Department has responded to 14 incidents of mulch fires at Landscape Depot. It is unknown how many fires occurred that were not reported.
Town Meeting Member Precinct 18 Chair
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| "And once they start, peat fires can burn for years..." |
1. In the last 4 years, the Framingham Fire Department has responded to 14 incidents of mulch fires at Landscape Depot. It is unknown how many fires occurred that were not reported.
LaBarge: Is there a two-tier justice system in the Town Government?
Comments by William J. LaBarge, Town Meeting Member, Precinct 18 Chair
Article from FramGov dated February 7, 2015
On February 7, I got word that one of our dogs was at the Town pound and we were going to have to pay $45 to bail that dog out. After paying the $45, we were issued a $100 fine citation for that dog getting out again. I was very upset, but I went to the Town Clerk office to pay that fine.
Article from FramGov dated February 7, 2015
On February 7, I got word that one of our dogs was at the Town pound and we were going to have to pay $45 to bail that dog out. After paying the $45, we were issued a $100 fine citation for that dog getting out again. I was very upset, but I went to the Town Clerk office to pay that fine.
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| What is good for the goose is good for the gander |
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Much about mulch: spontaneous combustion
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| Out of control mulch fire in Helotes, Texas (February 2007) |
Friday, January 23, 2015
Then and Now
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| The familiar Dennison Manufacturing Company complex was the Para Rubber Shoe Company until 1893 (?) |
Monday, January 19, 2015
Weston Aqueduct
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The Weston Aqueduct was built early in the 20th century during the third phase of the evolution of the Greater Boston water supply system, now administered by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). During this phase, the other major elements of the water supply included the Sudbury Dam and Reservoir, and the Wachusett Aqueduct and Reservoir. The purpose of the aquedect and Weston Reservoir were to channel water to the suburbs north of Boston via Spot Pond in Stoneham. The aqueduct was built between 1901 and 1903, under the supervision of the Frederic T. Stearns, the chief engineer of the MWRA predecessor, the Metropolitan Water Board.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Monday, December 1, 2014
Open Meeting Law and withholding Public Records
The following is a letter posted on FramGov on November 30, 2014 by Town Meeting Member, Jeff Cox.
Greetings Framingham:
I am not a lawyer, but I am interested if the Framingham Board of Selectman may have violated the Open Meeting Law.
--I have reviewed the minutes of the Board of Selectman meetings (http://webapps.framinghamma.gov/weblink8/Browse.aspx?startid=35) and noticed that none of the Executive Session minutes have never been posted. I reviewed that the recent controversy in Wayland over publishing of all meeting minutes, as redacted, and noticed that they needed to be published. Is it every appropriate to publish executive sessions? When?
--I cannot find the meeting that the Board of Selectman approved the
proposal of the potential selling of Town Hall published. Where is the
motion or resolution?
--Were the conversation regarding potential selling of town property referred to any town committee or Board of Selectman committee? If not referred, were there private emails or conversations about the potential selling of this property that may be in violation of the Open Meeting Law? How can the potential selling of the Town Hall and other significant meetings be approved without substantial public conversation? If the Open Meeting were potentially violated, would the approved vote be invalid?
Greetings Framingham:
I am not a lawyer, but I am interested if the Framingham Board of Selectman may have violated the Open Meeting Law.
--I have reviewed the minutes of the Board of Selectman meetings (http://webapps.framinghamma.gov/weblink8/Browse.aspx?startid=35) and noticed that none of the Executive Session minutes have never been posted. I reviewed that the recent controversy in Wayland over publishing of all meeting minutes, as redacted, and noticed that they needed to be published. Is it every appropriate to publish executive sessions? When?
--Were the conversation regarding potential selling of town property referred to any town committee or Board of Selectman committee? If not referred, were there private emails or conversations about the potential selling of this property that may be in violation of the Open Meeting Law? How can the potential selling of the Town Hall and other significant meetings be approved without substantial public conversation? If the Open Meeting were potentially violated, would the approved vote be invalid?
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Abutters abuse Town-owned Property and Wetlands at 596 Waverly Street
The Town of Framingham owns Cedar Swamp parcels and two parcels to Waverly Street. Since 2008, Pao Brasil Bakery at 596 Waverly Street has taken "possession" of the town land called "9999 Waverly Street" as if they owned the land.
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| Unregistered bakery truck in wetlands area of Cedar Woods. Photo taken October 17, 2014 |
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