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Recent testing found methane levels at Holbrook landfill property boundaries ranging from 1.4 to 7.8, above the legal limit of 1.25. The town will continue compliance monitoring, test wind-driven turbines for extraction effectiveness, and consider additional extraction points; the Board also discussed more signage discouraging recreational use.
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Methane levels at the landfill exceeded the stated legal limit during winter testing, creating a potential health concern. Town officials are working on mitigation measures but did not set a firm deadline. Residents should avoid recreational use of the landfill area while mitigation continues.
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