Officials discuss soil-testing results and Brownfields clearance that could affect renovation work

Aug 12, 2026

Staff said they provided soil/lead-test results from Applied Geology and warned that Brownfields designation and state environmental clearance could affect use of grant funds or construction sequencing.

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Staff reported that soil and lead testing previously performed for school and clerk-renovation projects returned clear results and that those test reports (from Applied Geology) were circulated to the group. Participants said the state will need confidence in testing and mitigation measures before granting environmental clearance tied to Brownfields funds.

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