Massachusetts Turnpike Intersection Reopens After Asbestos Concern; Inspection Reveals No Risk to Shoppers.
The Star Market store located above the Massachusetts Turnpike has been cleared for reopening, three days after health officials initially shut it down due to fears of asbestos exposure. According to a statement released by the Newton Health and Human Services Department, inspections revealed that all measures had been taken to contain any potential risks.
A mass DEP inspection confirmed that the area where demolition work may have released asbestos was sealed off from public view. The health department also reported zero detectable levels of asbestos in air and surface samples throughout the store.
The MassDEP has agreed to collaborate with Star Market staff on conducting further asbestos removal measures within a contained area, posing no threat to shoppers. Following completion of these measures, the grocery store was allowed to resume operations at 10 am Friday morning.
This incident serves as an example of how authorities will ensure public safety by carefully assessing and addressing risks associated with potential environmental hazards such as asbestos.
The Star Market store located above the Massachusetts Turnpike has been cleared for reopening, three days after health officials initially shut it down due to fears of asbestos exposure. According to a statement released by the Newton Health and Human Services Department, inspections revealed that all measures had been taken to contain any potential risks.
A mass DEP inspection confirmed that the area where demolition work may have released asbestos was sealed off from public view. The health department also reported zero detectable levels of asbestos in air and surface samples throughout the store.
The MassDEP has agreed to collaborate with Star Market staff on conducting further asbestos removal measures within a contained area, posing no threat to shoppers. Following completion of these measures, the grocery store was allowed to resume operations at 10 am Friday morning.
This incident serves as an example of how authorities will ensure public safety by carefully assessing and addressing risks associated with potential environmental hazards such as asbestos.
oh man, I can imagine how stressful that must have been for the owners and employees of Star Market... it's so great to hear that inspections revealed no risk to shoppers 
, it's just a huge relief. I'm sure they were all on edge waiting for news, wondering if it was safe to open up again. It's awesome that the authorities took things seriously and took steps to contain any potential risks 
. And kudos to Star Market staff for being proactive and collaborating with MassDEP on further asbestos removal measures - that shows a lot of integrity 
. It's good to know that public safety is always the top priority, even if it means taking extra precautions 
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. i mean, it's crazy how quickly they sprang into action and found no risks, so props to them for being thorough 
. and now that the inspection is done, i'm sure everyone's good to go 
. i just hope this kinda thing doesn't happen again anytime soon 
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. The fact that inspections showed no risk of exposure is a huge weight off their shoulders... and mine too! 
Can't believe they're taking those extra steps to make sure everything is good to go, collaborating with staff on removal measures and all 
! So they had to shut down the store above the Turnpike due to asbestos concerns, but luckily it was all just a precautionary measure 
. I mean, can you even imagine being stuck with no groceries for days? 
But seriously, it's good that the health department stepped in and did their thing to make sure everyone's safe 
. So yeah, all good in the end 
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. if some people are really that scared of a little asbestos, maybe they should just wear a mask when they go shopping 
. it's not like the whole store was affected or anything. and let's be real, most of us aren't going to be searching for asbestos fibers on our shopping trips anyway 
. i mean, i've seen some pretty sketchy stuff in my time, but this is just a minor health concern. the fact that they were able to seal off the area and find zero detectable levels of asbestos in samples should give people a bit more faith in the authorities' ability to handle these situations 
It's crazy how our new safety measures are paying off! 
Did you know that the average lifespan of a building is around 50 years? 
Maybe this incident can teach us all about regular maintenance and inspections? 
I need to see more info on this before I'm convinced it was all just a precaution. Where exactly were these air and surface samples taken from? Were they tested by some third-party lab that's not connected to the DEP?
. It's great to know that the authorities took swift action to assess the situation and mitigate any risks 
. I think it's also commendable that the MassDEP is willing to collaborate with Star Market staff on further asbestos removal measures within a contained area 
. It just goes to show that even when unexpected issues arise, authorities can still find ways to ensure public safety without being too restrictive 
The whole thing was so crazy - first they shut it down and everyone freaked out, then days went by and no one heard from them... only to find out everything is good to go 
I do wish they could've been more transparent from the start, but I guess that's just part of the process 
. Anyway, glad everything turned out okay for shoppers 
. Just glad everything worked out in the end 
but honestly who knew it was in that store? 
. But on the bright side, they're getting some extra help from MassDEP to ensure everything is safe and sound