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  • How a former Grafton recycler ended up owing $250,000

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  • Saturday: Cold; morning snow, 1-2", with a high of 27 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Feedback Earth to pay $250K over odors at former Grafton site (wbjournal.com) — A former Grafton food recycling facility is facing up to a $250,000 settlement after state officials alleged it violated Massachusetts environmental laws and created strong odors affecting nearby residents. Although Feedback Earth has sold its Grafton site and left the state, the agreement still requires it to surrender permits and comply with regulations, while directing significant funds to the Massachusetts Environmental Justice fund.
   

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  • Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) closed and then reopened.
    8:37PM on Dec 23: Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) is closed and expected to reopen Wednesday at 12:35 AM. (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Millbury

  • Worcester project would bring 40 units to Millbury Street, but no ‘affordable' housing (masslive.com)
  • After years of closures, Central Mass. mall is sold to new owners (masslive.com)

Westborough

  • Measles Patient Spent Time In Westborough, Boston: State Health Officials (patch.com)

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