Toxic Materials Found During School Building Renovation in White River Junction
What happened
During a chimney replacement project at Hartford Memorial Middle School, crews discovered toxic chemicals, including PCBs and asbestos, in the paint. The school district reported the findings to the state through the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The PCBs concentration was reported to be very low, and the materials are currently stable and undisturbed.
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Why it matters
The discovery was made during the summer construction project, which is funded by a $21 million facilities repairs bond voters passed in 2024. The school district confirmed that they are managing the issue according to state and federal regulations regarding the presence of these chemicals.
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Who's involved
- White River JunctionLocation of the affected school district
- VermontState overseeing environmental compliance and regulation
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White River Junction
unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont