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Fluoride debate makes a return
SPRINGFIELD – Debate about fluoridating water has been part of the public discourse nationwide for decades and the issue will resurface at City Hall Monday. The City Council will consider a nonbinding resolution about fluoride at its 7:30 p.m. meeting in City Council Chambers that praises Springfield’s fluoride-free water supply. Supporters say fluoride prevents tooth […]
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Fluoridation failed in forum
Fluoridation took a blow to the teeth here last Thursday, but the Board of Health enlisted some assistance for another round which could feature a more positive outlook. With snow and freezing rain causing two members of a scheduled panel to cancel plans to drive to North Attleborough from Worcester, and a third opting not […]
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Fluoride concerns raised by W&S commissioner
Longmeadow — Troubled by what he says is a threat to the health of the citizens of this community, Water and Sewer Commissioner Bruce Randall is speaking out. “Three years ago I didn’t know anything about (fluoridation). But as a water commissioner, I felt I owed it to my constituents to learn,” said Randall, referring […]
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Fluoride vote resurrected in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW – Undeterred by four previous failures to rid the town’s drinking water of fluoride, an activist group has submitted 10 warrant articles it claims will mitigate against the legal and health threats posed by the chemical additive. Longmeadow Citizens for Clean Water authored the warrant articles that were officially included in the May 10 […]
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Fluoridation controversy in Longmeadow
It’s amazing that some issues never go away, and fluoridation of a public water supply is one of them. Folks in Longmeadow are now debating the issue and I would have thought that in the year 2004 we would have settled this concern. Making water a safer more pure product should be the goal of […]
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Water plant remains closed after fluoride malfunction
MARLBOROUGH — Despite plans to re-open yesterday, a local water treatment plant will remain closed until authorities determine what caused a valve to malfunction, dumping dangerous amounts of fluoride into some of the city’s drinking water. No injuries or illnesses were reported following Friday’s mishap. The Department of Environmental Protection shut down the Millham Water […]
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Marlboro water flooded with fluoride
A malfunctioning valve at a local water station caused nearly six times the normal amount of fluoride to flow into drinking water in parts of the city yesterday, state and local officials said. Residents and businesses along Millham Street, Boundary Street and lower sections of Robin Hill Road and the surrounding area were instructed to […]
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Fluoridation Accident in Marlboro
MARLBORO — An accidental release of concentrated fluoride into Marlboro’s water system prompted a warning from the state Department of Environmental Protection. All Marlboro water consumers are urged to flush out their pipes for at least 10 minutes before using any water. Environmental officials also advise against using any ice or foods that were prepared […]
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N. Attleboro eyes temporary fluoride halt
NORTH ATTLEBORO — The town’s lawyer is being asked to investigate whether the board of health can temporarily halt fluoridation of the town’s water supply. The idea was discussed during a meeting held between the Plainville Water Commission and the North Attleboro Board of Health, part of a renewed effort to jointly resolve the fluoridation […]
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Plainville water plan defeated, fluoride remains
PLAINVILLE – As expected, Town Meeting defeated a $2.3 million proposal to separate the town’s water from neighboring North Attleborough’s, which means Plainville will continue to get fluoridated water even though voters rejected it more than a year ago. The question is, what now? Both foes and supporters of fluoridation dismissed the plan as far […]
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