THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 2, 2019 Page 5 Judge backs Wheelabrator in ash landfill case By Mark Vogler A Suffolk Superior Court Judge has concluded that the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) made the right decision in approving Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.’s plans to expand the ash landfill at its trash-toenergy plant on Route 107. “The Board and the CLF (Conservation Law Foundation) have not met their burden of showing that the decision is unlawful,” Justice Kenneth W. Salinger wrote in an eight-page opinion made public this week. “ Their assertion that DEP could not modify the operating permit because the Board never assigned this site as a location for a landfill is without merit. This site was being used as a landfill when the Solid Waste Management Act was first enacted; it has therefore been assigned for landfill purposes by operation of law since 1955,” the judge said. “Nor have Plaintiffs shown the modification constitutes a vertical expansion of the Landfill within the meaning of a relevant regulation, which would require a new site assignment from the Board. Finally, DEP’s findings that the Landfill does not constitute a threat to public health, safety, or the environment are supported by substantial evidence. The Court will therefore AFFIRM the challenged Decision.” Wheelabrator Technologies hailed the court ruling as a major victory for the company. “This week, the Superior Court of Massachusetts supported the earlier determination by the state’s top environmental agency, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), that the Wheelabrator Saugus ash monofill poses no threat to public health, safety, or the environment,” Wheelabrator Technologies’ Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety Jim Connolly said in a brief statement. “Last year, the DEP approved Wheelabrator’s continued use of the monofill after a transparent and rigorous process that included an extensive public comment period. The Town of Saugus and the Conservation Law Foundation had appealed the DEP’s decision, and the Superior Court has upheld the agency’s decision,” Connolly said. “Among other findings, the court ruled that the DEP’s approval -- which determined that Wheelabrator’s continued use of the monofill did not have any impact on the environment, including the ~ Political Announcement ~ Corinne Riley declares candidacy for Saugus Board of Selectmen M y name is Corinne Riley, and I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the Saugus Board of Selectmen. I run independently, and I am not part or any ‘pack’ of candidates. I do not hold or seek employment by the Town in any capacity. This way, I am not beholden to anyone except you the taxpayers, students, and seniors of Saugus. I have a proven track record of leadership within local government, youth sports, charitable organizations, School PTO groups, Veterans groups, and church groups. I want to serve on the Board of Selectmen to promote transparency, accountability, cooperation, and my most important priority is to ensure that all voices are heard in Saugus. Specific goals include a Capital Improvement Plan with broad public input, West-side Fire Station, Fully-funded Saugus Public Schools, and developing a plan to close the Wheelabrator ash dump by 2025. I served two two-year terms on the School Committee, from 2011 to 2015, with one term as Vice-Chair. While on the School Committee, I advocated for our students without exception, including supporting salary increases for teachers and paraprofessionals that work with our special needs RILEY | SEE PAGE 15 Rumney Marsh -- was affirmed by substantial evidence. The court also found that the slurry wall, designed to contain ash, is at least as effective as a traditional liner, and that the landfill has a valid site assignment.” Its a Marina Dance Party all weekend! 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