ENVIRONMENT
New kiosk provides a safe way to dispose of needles and medical waste
It’s located inside the Public Health Division office at Town Hall.
Latest Environment News
Jenney Pond dredging marks the start of a major restoration effort
Over two years, the project will improve the natural habitat and make Brewster Gardens more resilient in the face of climate change.
Former Holtec worker at Pilgrim plant alleges radiation poisoning
The 41-year-old man has filed a federal suit. The company, in charge of decommissioning the Manomet site, wants it thrown out.
State lowers town’s EEE risk from high to moderate
Dusk-to-dawn outdoor restrictions are lifted as of Thursday, and night games will be allowed. But officials urge residents to remain cautious.
The state has denied Holtec permission to dump radioactive water into the ocean, but the company’s opponents aren’t letting up
At a Plymouth Rock event, they vow to fight the decommissioning firm’s appeal of the ruling.
If you have concerns about water in Ponds of Plymouth: The company that manages the system is holding an open house.
Officials from Aquarian are coming to South Elementary School on Oct. 2.
Please don’t leave that old TV on the sidewalk
You can dispose of it and many other household items at the Recycling & Sustainability Fair on Sept. 21 at Plymouth North.
Spraying for mosquitoes continues by ground as EEE threat remains high
The state has suspended aerial treatments, but townwide dusk-to-dawn park closures are still in effect, and sports schedules have been modified.
Officials hope to minimize EEE threat with aerial spraying
It’s scheduled to begin Tuesday night, targeting inland areas of town.
EEE threat forces closure of Plymouth’s public fields and parks from dusk to dawn
Spraying is underway, but officials say residents should take precautions to avoid mosquitoes.
NRC says Holtec didn’t take measures to prevent worker’s radiation exposure
But the agency says the April incident was of ‘very low-level safety significance.’
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