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West Haven resident alleges asbestos exposure, faults city oversight
Summary
Michelle Scalpi told the City Council she and others were exposed to asbestos during a 2024 roof replacement she says proceeded without permits, inspections or containment and that city officials failed to act; she said records show a mayoral directive cut off communication with her. Council did not respond substantively at the meeting.
Michelle Scalpi, a West Haven resident, told the City Council during public comment that a 1969 flat roof on her commercial building was removed without required permits, asbestos testing or containment measures and that city oversight “did nothing.” She said the roofer, Quality Roofing of West Haven, took down the roof with workers wearing no personal protective equipment, and she accused the city building official — whom she named as Lloyd Adams — of obstructing asbestos sampling by a consultant and of ignoring state health-department guidance.
"There was no roofing permit, no asbestos inspection, no abatement, no containment, no air testing," Scalpi said…
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