Governor Signs Legislation Eliminating PFAS From Firefighter Equipment

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has signed a bill which will phase out the use of PFAS chemicals in protective firefighter gear. The state says for … [Read more...]

State Looks to Phase Out PFAS in Firefighting Gear by 2027

BARNSTABLE -Massachusetts is looking to rid itself of PFAS in firefighting equipment with a new bill headed to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk. State … [Read more...]

County Commissioner Says PFAS Is A Priority

BARNSTABLE – Barnstable County commissioners are prioritizing groundwater protection from PFAS chemicals. In a NewsCenter interview, Commissioner … [Read more...]

Mashpee Ponds Afflicted By Cyanobacteria, PFAS

MASHPEE – The Town of Mashpee is posting public advisories about several bodies of water. Officials inspected Mashpee Wakeby Pond on Friday and … [Read more...]

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Hosting Film And Panel About PFAS

MASHPEE – The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is hosting a film screening and panel discussion on PFAS chemicals this weekend. Attendees will hear from … [Read more...]

Sandwich Hires Engineers to Help with PFAS in Town Wells

SANDWICH - Sandwich is looking to tackle its PFAS problem in town water supplies and has commissioned two engineering groups to look for ways to help … [Read more...]

New Federal Standards For PFAS Mitigation In Drinking Water

HYANNIS – The Biden Administration has issued what it describes as the first-ever national, legally-enforceable drinking water standard to protect … [Read more...]

State Celebrates Reduction in Toxic Chemicals

HYANNIS - State officials are celebrating a decrease of toxic chemicals released in Massachusetts recently. A 2022 toxics release analysis by the … [Read more...]

PFAS Lawsuit Gains Cape Voices, Hyannis Ongoing Clean Up

HYANNIS - A lawsuit involving thousands across the nation who have been impacted by PFAS is seeing many individuals joining from the Cape. … [Read more...]

PFAS Efforts Resume for Regional Fire Training Academy

HYANNIS - PFAS cleanup efforts are full steam ahead again at the regional fire training academy after some delays. The PFAS contamination in the … [Read more...]



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