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Fall River's Mayor Defends Plan to Dump Toxic Waste in City's Landfill to Save Money

John Eagan

Story Created: Jun 9, 2008 at 4:15 PM EST

Story Updated: Jun 10, 2008 at 9:22 AM EST

Sewage waste like sludge and fly ash have been banned from the Fall River landfill since 2004.

Now the city's mayor Robert Correia wants to change that.

He says dumping the sludge in Fall River rather than shipping it over 100 miles to a landfill in New Hampshire will save the city $750,000 a year.

City Councilor Raymond Hague disagrees.
 
He says the waste is toxic and that it is too close to a major water supply.       

But the mayor says the money has to come from somewhere, and if his proposal fails there will most likely be an increase in water and sewer rates.

ABC 6 reporter Jennifer Gannon has the details...

Monday, Jul 28 at 9:20 AM Birdie from Fall River wrote ...

if u didnt vote last election for the Mayor of Fall River, you lose your right to complain about the job he is, or is not, doing. i voted. i can say what i want. if u have a problem with the mayor, take it up with city hall. do something about it. posting on a bulletin will not get anything done. be ACTIVE!!! quote the birdman, nevermore.

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Wednesday, Jun 11 at 8:56 AM mj wrote ...

where is the train ? how about the new bridge, i know where the dump is !!!!!

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Tuesday, Jun 10 at 6:56 PM Joe from Fall River wrote ...

I have a better idea, lets dump it in Roberts back yard so that he can see the enviornmental damage that his absurd and short sighted decision is causing. I mean look at the guy. He figures he will be dead before he can see the long term impact but his kids can enjoy it.

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Tuesday, Jun 10 at 3:51 PM scott wrote ...

sam, what exactly are you implying, dont beat around the bush.

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Tuesday, Jun 10 at 11:02 AM sam wrote ...

ANOTHER SMART PERSON LAST NAME ENDING IN A VOWEL................

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