Asbestos Scare at New York Middle School

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Asbestos Scare at New York Middle Sch

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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Acceptance at La Grange Middle Academy in New York were afresh beatific home aboriginal from academy afterwards asbestos was begin on campus.

The asbestos was discovered, and possibly released, during the chapter of electrical cables in the school’s cafeteria.

Forced Academy Closing due to Asbestos

While workers were installing electric cables for a smoke detector eight screws reportedly acquired a bank breach and acceptance were anon let out early.

Superintendent of Schools, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. claims that although there was no acquaintance with any of the students, he was notified of the situation.

Air Tested

An absolute lab was assassin to analysis the air superior to actuate abeyant hazards to acceptance and employees.

The analysis reportedly appear the attendance of asbestos; however, admiral affirmation the bulk poses no absolute blackmail to those in the academy on a circadian basis.

A letter was reportedly beatific out to all parents allegorical them of the bearings and the school, which was congenital in 1966, re-opened.

School admiral say they intend on befitting a abutting eye out for added signs of asbestos throughout the academy in the approaching and get anniversary checks.

(Source: The Voice Ledger)

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Asbestos Contamination, Rodent Infestation Hinders Necessary Redevelopment of Former Buffalo Area School

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Silver Creek, New York - Asbestos contaminationand rodents, along with a hefty price tag, are what stands in the way of a necessary redevelopment of an abandoned former Buffalo-area school that could potentially reinvigorate the community's struggling business district.

The Village of Silver Creek, nestled on the shores of Lake Erie and located just outside of Buffalo, New York, is currently examining plans to either redevelop the former school building into apartments or raze the structure completely to make room for brand new commercial development.

However, the bigger picture remains that of economics: what is the best way to jumpstart the otherwise struggling business district? The abandoned, asbestos contaminated and rodent infested school is just the tip of the proverbial economic iceberg. Abandoned since 1979, the former school is a health threat in its current condition.

Before any work or redevelopment begins, the building must be decontaminated, asbestos removed and rendered safe for contractors. Not surprisingly, the indoor air quality has been compromised. Breathing in air contaminated with small asbestos particles can lead to several serious, oftentimes, lethal medical conditions including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma cancer. Further, breathing in air heavy with rodent droppings also poses significant risks to respiratory health.

According to Nick Piccolo, Mayor of the Village of Silver Creek, the cost with razing the school and preparing the property for a new build is roughly $4.5 million. Though investors are also eyeing the dilapidated school building for redevelopment into apartments, the cost of that project may be a hindrance to growth.

Silver Creek is facing an upward economic battle on a more global scale. With large corporations threatening to shut down local operations, potentially irrevocably damaging the area economy, Silver Creek must look to the future.

Perhaps the redevelopment of the former school is just the tipping point to inject necessary capital into the local economy that could lure additional investments from outside of the Village and spur investments by local business owners.

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Asbestos Contributes to Overall Failing Grades of New Jersey School District According to Architect Reports

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Hamilton, New Jersey - A damning report rocked a community in New Jersey this week after the results revealed that virtually every school in the school district is facing considerable – and oftentimes, dangerous – problems. The architectural firm of Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie explored each school in the Hamilton, New Jersey area and found that nearly half of the schools were contaminated with the lethal toxin asbestos and other schools failed to meet federal accessibility standards.

However, the litany of issues now facing the Hamilton school district is far more comprehensive than just asbestos and accessibility concerns. Out of the twenty four schools, the architectural firm granted three Hamilton schools grades of “A.”

Unfortunately for school administrators and school board members, the failing conditions of the buildings did not come as a shock. In 2010, the school district was forced to cut $16 million from its overall budget in order to meet new regulations issued by the state. Reducing routine maintenance of school facilities was one of the tough budgetary decisions school district officials had to make.

According to Jeff Hewitson, school board president, this “rob Peter to pay Paul” mentality left the school district in disarray.

Among the faults found by the architectural firms include spacing issues, not enough bathroom facilities to meet the students and faculty needs, not enough emergency exits and electrical system problems. The ages of the school buildings range from over one hundred years old to facilities considered “newer,” clocking in at just under a half of a century. Even the schools that received passing grades – B's and C's – have a number of structural concerns.

Hewitson pointed out that the grades given reflected how well and thoroughly the buildings have been maintained, and how maintenance was reflected in the school district's budget.

Possibly the most dangerous issues uncovered by the investigation was the discovery of asbestos and black mold. Though asbestos is a highly toxic carcinogen, it can be found in a variety of building materials including plumbing and electrical systems, floor and ceiling tiles and roofing. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare, yet deadly form of cancer that attacks the delicate lining of the lungs, heart or stomach.

Now, the school board must decide what is more economically prudent: investing in the necessary repairs in existing schools or building entirely new structures.

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