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Council directs town engineer to contact Rhode Island DEM about 111 Middle Street investigation
Summary
After a notification from Rhode Island DEM about a site investigation at 111 Middle Street, the council moved to direct the town engineer to contact DEM and report back on environmental testing and implications for nearby residents.
During the consent-agenda review the council discussed a notification from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management regarding a site investigation at 111 Middle Street. Councilor Russo asked that the notification be pulled for discussion and moved that the town engineer contact DEM in accordance with the solicitor's recommendation so area residents and the town can better understand the proposed environmental testing and next steps.
A staff member advised that the engineer should liaise with DEM to obtain a report about planned testing and timelines so that residents can be informed. The council approved the motion to direct the town engineer to contact DEM.
Next steps: staff will coordinate an outreach or report from the engineer on findings and proposed testing schedules, per the solicitor's recommendation.
