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Council grants permit for 35,000‑gallon above‑ground fuel tank at Highland Whelan

Leominster City Council · January 13, 2026
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Leominster councilors granted an above‑ground fuel storage license to Highland Whelan for a new 35,000‑gallon tank at 163 Pioneer Drive after the applicant addressed safety and containment questions and provided documentation related to a prior EPA matter; vote recorded 8‑1 in favor.

Kurt Owenissian, representing Highland Whelan, asked the council to approve petition 24‑26 for a 35,000‑gallon above‑ground fuel tank to replace the site’s existing 10,000‑gallon tank. The applicant said the new tank includes an enlarged containment area and modern safety systems, and that police and fire had reviewed and…

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