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Neighbors report paint odors at 455 and 465 Middlefield Street; staff say inspections show faint or no odor
Summary
Committee members heard that neighbors have repeatedly emailed about paint odors at 455 and 465 Middlefield Street. Staff said inspections typically find faint or no smell and stressed that a detectable odor alone does not automatically mean a health hazard.
The committee discussed recurring neighbor complaints about paint odors at 455 and 465 Middlefield Street during the land-use update. A staff member described the pattern: "We will periodically get a, usually, an email from a neighbor, complaining about the paint odors."
Staff said inspectors "go out there to check it out," and that most of the time they "either don't smell anything or something very faint." They added that smelling paint does not necessarily equate to a health hazard and that inspections are performed promptly when complaints arrive. With Tom unavailable, Gary offered to relay further questions to him when he returns.
