Town Officials Work With LNG Storage Tank Operator to Maintain Safety Zones

The Zoning Board of Appeals for Westminster, Mass., has invited Unitil representatives to a Sept. 12 meeting to help determine whether a proposed housing development will be located a safe distance from Unitil’s LNG storage tank. Said one resident, “Out in Boston, they’re talking about keeping the great big tankers away from populated areas.  What we’re trying to do is keep populated areas away from the LNG storage tanks.”  Separately in the article, the Westminster Fire Chief discusses the availability of evacuation and safety plans for the storage facility.  The Sentinel & Enterprise has details.

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