Cities across the commonwealth – from Philadelphia to Scranton to Pittsburgh – have long dealt with a myriad of menaces inside their school buildings, from mold and asbestos in walls and ceilings to lead in the drinking water, prompting schools to partially close, move or even cancel classes over the years due to the need for remediation. 

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In the greater Merrimack area, where toxic forever chemicals are concentrated throughout the soil and a long-term cleanup plan is yet to materialize, keeping the contamination local is the best many feel they can do for now. But how well that’s working isn’t clear and guidance is scarce, creating headaches for developers and concern for activists.

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NEW ROCHELLE, NY (September 28, 2025) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting public comments on a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan for the 466 Main St Auto Repair and Paint Shop site, located at 466 Main Street in New Rochelle, Westchester County. The site, identified as #C360266, is known as the Arnold Constable Building and is managed by BRP 466 Main Street LLC.

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PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has awarded $2.71 million in grants through the Brownfields Remediation and Economic Development Fund to support the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites across the state.   Ten projects in  four cities and towns will receive funding, made possible by the voter-approved 2022 and 2024 Green Bond and unspent funds from previous grant rounds.

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A community group on Thursday raised environmental concerns about the Esplanade development, a $740 million project that aims to transform a brownfield in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood into a vibrant entertainment district.

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LYNN, Mass. — A vacant, overgrown stretch of Lynn’s southern waterfront is on the verge of a transformation.

Developers are closing in on Lynn’s South Harbor after an extensive cleanup and environmental remediation effort focused on a failed municipal landfill.

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BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is developing a remediation plan to cleanup toxic materials discovered at the site of the former Philips Lighting Company in Bath.

The 39-acre manufacturing complex located on State Route 54 was closed in 2014 and torn down in 2020. Before it became Philips Lighting Co., the property served as a plant for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. It was first developed for industrial use in 1951.

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School safety – specifically, the state of environmental health in and around district buildings – is sure to be even more top of mind as many students start the school year next week, thanks to a new report that finds that environmental hazards, from widespread lead exposure in water and paint to the high prevalence of mold and radon, are impacting schools and students around the commonwealth. 

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BRIDGEPORT — One day, the 18 acres along Kossuth Street in the lower East Side could be the site of a minor league soccer stadium, a hotel and over 1,000 housing units. 

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Herkimer, NY – The Village of Herkimer is working towards finalizing its Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan. A draft plan was developed and prepared for review. The public is invited to provide feedback on the plan at an upcoming public workshop on August 21st. The workshop will be from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at 200 North Main Street. The project team hopes you’ll join them for an evening of celebration and reflection on the plan! More information about the project can be found at www.herkimerboa.com.

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