FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 24, 2024
Contact for Senator Mark: Emily Thurlow,
emily.thurlow@masenate.gov, 978-233-1576
Contact for Representative Pignatelli,
rep.smitty@mahouse.gov, 413-637-0015
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
Senator Mark, Representative Pignatelli endorse use of rail for the transport of all PCB soils
BOSTON — State Sen. Paul Mark, D-Becket, and state Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, D- Lenox, announced Wednesday, January 24, 2024, that they are in strong support of the use of rail transportation for the transport of all PCB soils, whether to the Upland Disposal Site or out of state facilities, in all situations where it is technically feasible and safe to do so.
The two Berkshire legislators have penned a letter to the EPA urging the agency to strongly consider the needs of the region and weigh heavily on the comments from the people and communities who have already been negatively impacted by the past actions of General Electric. See accompanying letter, here.