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Citizens group urges expanded air monitoring near Woods Hole; board weighs costs and DEP engagement
Summary
Smart Citizens Task Force reported PurpleAir PM2.5 sensor deployments in Woods Hole and recommended higher‑end monitors for SO2, NO2 and ultrafine particles; the board discussed possible use of embarkation funds, vendor support contracts, siting on Steamship Authority property and coordinating public comment to MassDEP's monitoring plan.
Representatives of the Smart Citizens Task Force updated the Board of Health on a small sensor deployment and urged the town to consider higher‑end gaseous and ultrafine particulate monitors.
Bob Morris and Nat Trumble described a grant‑funded PurpleAir network already showing episodic PM2.5 spikes near the ferry terminal; they said PurpleAir units are inexpensive and public‑facing but do not measure gases…
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