A second school in the Patchogue-Medford school system has sealed off a classroom as a precautionary measure. The Patchogue-Medford school district, located in New York State, is currently being rocked by asbestos scandals. School officials have stated that the closure of the classroom is a precaution only. Classroom No. 119 at the Oregon Middle School [...]
A federal grand jury has indicted a Syracuse, New York environmental laboratory that is believed to have been part of a conspiracy to falsify asbestos reports on local homes, schools, and businesses. Certified Environmental Services (CES) and five of its employees have been charged with 16 felony counts in the U.S. District Court in Syracuse.
The [...]
As the end of the 81st regular session of the Texas Legislature draws near, the future is uncertain for many proposed bills. The regular session is set to conclude on June 1st. The state capitol has been humming with activity, but between filibustering speakers and marathon approval session, it seems that many bills will still [...]
Dewey Elementary School in Evanston, Illinois has unveiled a $3.3-million addition plan. In addition to providing much needed extra space, the plan will also involved removing toxic asbestos fibers from the school. Asbestos is a toxic material that was once a popular component of building materials such as insulation, tiles, and fireproofing.
Asbestos is now [...]
A Eugene, Oregon developer is facing asbestos-related felony charges, and will have to appear in court in August. Eugene’s Dan Desler appeared in Linn County Circuit Court yesterday, and was granted the August continuance at the behest of his attorney. Meanwhile, federal officials are preparing to clean up the asbestos-contaminated site using EPA Superfund money. [...]
Two men have been hospitalized after being injured yesterday morning at the Hotel Clovis in Clovis, New Mexico. The hotel, which has been closed since 1983, is currently receiving a $13 million renovation that will transform the aging hotel into a modern apartment complex. According to City Manager Joe Thomas, the two men have been [...]
City officials in Rochester, New York, are hoping that they can find a new use for a vacant 13-story building that has been mostly unoccupied since 1994. The hulking tower, formerly known as the Metro Center Building, and was given to the city during tax foreclosure proceedings in 1998. The building, located at 88 [...]
For the residents of Libby, Montana, the word “asbestos” conjures up fear, resentment, anger, and worry. Now that the W. R. Grace trial has ended, those who live in this small, close-knit mountain town just want to move on.
Libby was once home to a W. R. Grace vermiculite mine. Founded in 1854 by an [...]
For the 10th year in a row, W. R. Grace & Co. has written another generous donation check to St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby, Montana. This year, the check was for the amount of $250,000. This donation comes hot on the heels of the major federal trial against Grace which ended earlier this month. [...]
City officials in Chaffee Crossing, Arkansas have found a way to remove asbestos from 100 acres of land at a fraction of the original cost. City officials hope to use a method devised by an Atlanta businessman to drastically cut the costs associated with asbestos removal. The original cost quoted to remove the asbestos was [...]
