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Resident raises health concerns about chemicals in utility poles near Ridgeview; council to arrange follow-up with Public Works
Hickory City Council · December 17, 2025
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Summary
A Ridgeview resident told the council she fears chemicals used in older utility poles may contaminate soil and groundwater and posed potential cancer and organ-damage risks; council asked staff to arrange a follow-up meeting with Public Works to review the concern and responsibilities.
At the start of the public-comment portion of the Dec. 16 meeting, Ridgeview resident and licensed radiologic technologist Rivonda Lynch raised concerns about chemicals used in old utility poles in the Ridgeview redevelopment area. Lynch said such preservatives can "create toxic"…
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