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South End residents press city for coordinated review of Bristol Babcock site after past fires

Board of Aldermen, City of Waterbury · December 16, 2024
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Summary

A resident raised concerns about safety, contamination and coordination among federal, state and local agencies at the Bristol Babcock (Babcock) site, requested stronger fencing and community engagement ahead of redevelopment, and urged the city to ensure environmental testing addresses long-term chemical risks from past fires.

During public comment at the Dec. 16 Board of Aldermen meeting, Sharon Sasa described longstanding community concerns about the Bristol Babcock property and urged the city to take a coordinated approach to review and remediation.

Sasa said the site is not secure and that children are accessing the property and neighboring railroad tracks. She asked whether the city will require fencing and community protections…

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