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Southborough residents urge independent testing as board says Brocks complaints are outside its jurisdiction
Summary
Residents told the Town of Southborough Board of Health that intermittent odors and noise from the Brocks asphalt plant have harmed quality of life and raised health concerns; they urged the town and neighboring Marlborough to jointly fund independent air-quality testing while the regional environmental office investigates.
Lucette Natalforto, a Southborough resident, told the Town of Southborough Board of Health on May 5 that intermittent odors and noise from the Brocks asphalt plant have troubled three families on Still Road for years and often cause headaches, nausea and itchy eyes. “It smells like burnt rubber,” Natalforto said, adding that residents want independent testing to determine whether substances released could be harmful over time.
Taylor, a staff presenter, said the town has received recurring complaints and that the regional environmental office referred to in the transcript as "DE" is leading an investigation. Taylor said the contractor conducting the…
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