PCBs
Coverage of PCBs in the Nexus archive.
- Stuck in a missile silo? Expect a hefty rescue bill from Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County is imposing a $5,000 fee per person for rescues in abandoned missile silos after five incidents in two years, including two in July. The Sable Altura Fire District described the rescues as dangerous due to hazards like cave-like darkness, toxic gases, and limited communication, with a 2024 near-fatal accident highlighting the risks.
- Pittsfield locals share hopes, concerns with PCB clean-up plan
A major stretch of the Housatonic River in Massachusetts is set to be cleaned up after contamination with PCBs from a General Electric industrial plant in the 1900s. Residents near the river express concerns about the impact and seek more answers.
- Montpelier’s former post office is up for auction this month. Its lead contender has doubts about the property’s condition.
Montpelier’s former post office at 87 State Street is set for a federal auction in June 2026. The building, damaged by the 2023 flood, faces uncertainty due to undisclosed PCB contamination, with the Foundation for a Resilient Montpelier proposing mixed-use redevelopment but encountering challenges.