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PFAS testing and outreach main concerns as board reviews proposed school turf project
Summary
Board members and residents pushed for detailed PFAS testing protocols and pre‑town‑meeting outreach for a proposed synthetic turf field; school officials and engineers said a testing and specification plan is in place, including factory 'virgin' testing and leachate simulations.
Concerns about PFAS in a proposed synthetic turf field dominated discussion of the school athletic facilities warrant article Jan. 14.
Select Board members and residents pressed the school and consultants for broad testing that goes beyond initial product testing to simulate long‑term leaching, inspect all turf components (blades, backing, adhesives) and…
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