By Martin Suuberg
As we mark Earth Day 2021, amid a health crisis caused by a global pandemic, the principle of environmental justice is a priority that is and must remain front-and-center in our efforts to protect the environment and the public health. The importance of addressing environmental justice was underscored by new provisions calling for redoubled efforts in the important climate legislation signed by Governor Baker earlier this month.
Cities like Chelsea have not only been overburdened by pollution, they also have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Reports have shown the issue of air pollution can worsen COVID-19 outcomes, and that these issues have had a serious impact on environmental justice communities in the Commonwealth over the past year. This strongly underscores the human cost of air pollution and the need to continue work to reduce air pollution and ensure we have the best possible data to inform our decisions.
Manchaug Pond cleanup is April 24
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SUTTON/DOUGLAS The Manchaug Pond Foundation will be holding their Spring Clean Up of scenic Manchaug Pond on Saturday, April 24.
Volunteers are invited to join members and Friends of the Manchaug Pond Foundation in cleaning up Manchaug Pond and its watershed. Volunteers with boats are also welcome to help us clean up coves. Volunteer time will support the requirements of MPF’s third s319 Non-point Source Pollution Grant, which was awarded in fall 2020 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
The effort is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to noon April 24, with volunteers meeting at the state Public Access Boat Ramp on Torrey Road in Sutton.
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A tractor-trailer went up in flames on I-495 in Wrentham early Wednesday morning. (Shutterstock)
WRENTHAM, MA A tractor-trailer carrying organic produce went up in flames early Wednesday morning after hitting a guardrail and rupturing a fuel tank on I-495 in Wrentham near the Plainville line, reported The Sun Chronicle.
Firefighters responded to the scene at approximately 3:45 a.m. and found the driver already out of the cab. He was examined at the scene by first responders and did not need to be taken to the hospital.
The fire was extinguished in approximately 20 minutes, but an extensive cleanup operation caused significant delays during the morning commute.
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Highway super, boiler operator vie for sewer commissioner in Northfield
Northfield resident Bernard “Bernie” Boudreau is running for election to the Northfield Board of Sewer Commissioners, the only contest in the May 4 town election. He is also running unopposed for a three-year Selectboard seat. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Thomas Walker is running for election to the Northfield Board of Sewer Commissioners, the only contest in the May 4 town election. Walker is the highway superintendent and previously served on the Board of Sewer Commissioners for 12 years. Contributed Photo
Published: 4/20/2021 3:26:28 PM
NORTHFIELD The only contest on the ballot for the May 4 town election is between Thomas Walker and Bernard “Bernie” Boudreau, who are vying for a three-year seat on the Board of Sewer Commissioners.