Grafton & Upton Railroad hearing Thursday is now remote

The Select Board will be holding Thursday’s public hearing on the Grafton & Upton Railroad remotely, realizing a potentially heavy turnout combined with COVID-19 precautions should not mix.

The hearing, now scheduled for 7 p.m. on Zoom, is part an Environmental Protection Agency request to hear from Grafton residents about the impact the Grafton & Upton Railroad has had on the community. The meeting is not intended to be a question-and-answer session; rather it is soliciting comments from the public which will be forwarded on to the EPA. The board will also accept written comment by Thursday.

The EPA is negotiating a settlement with the short-haul rail company for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act’s chemical accident prevention requirements, which include failure to file a risk management plan before opening its propane facility in 2018 and questions about fire controls.

To access the meeting, click on the Zoom link or use the access information below.

Phone: 646-876-9923
Webinar ID: 815 2853 7631
Passcode: 198218

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