Housatonic River Initiative
Summary of Projects
To test Pittsfield homes thought to be built on PCB-contaminated fill which GE and the MA DEP can not test under their criteria. HRI will pay testing costs for at least 25 low-income and elderly homeowners. If contamination is found, GE will be required to clean up the sites.
To hold a conference on citizen action, public involvement, remediation efforts, PCB knowledge, working with public agencies and general discussions to address toxic waste problems.