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Calling Holtec’s wastewater ‘treated’ is dangerously misleading

by Christine Silva 05/04/202505/04/2025

I am writing out of concern over how Holtec International’s wastewater at the former Pilgrim nuclear power plant is being described in the public discussion — particularly the repeated use of the word “treated,” which gives a dangerously false sense of safety. Holtec is already evaporating radioactive wastewater into the air over Plymouth — and […]

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Police fail to act to deter downtown noise and late-night mayhem

by Christine Silva 09/18/202409/18/2024

I am writing to express my deep frustration and concern regarding the ongoing noise issue in downtown area, as discussed in your July 31 report. It is distressing to note that the police have claimed they would be specifically targeting this problem during the summer, as announced by a police spokesperson. However, despite these assurances, […]

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