BOSTON — Sen. Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Rep. Kimberly N. Ferguson (R-Holden), will host a forum on crumbling concrete at the Rutland Public Library, on April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
During the 2019-2020 Legislative session, Gobi chaired the Commonwealth’s Special Commission to Study the Financial and Economic Impacts of Crumbling Concrete. The Commission investigated the prevalence of the naturally occurring mineral pyrrhotite, which can destabilize concrete.
Through the work of the Commission, and with more information becoming available, pyrrhotite impacted homes are being found across Central and Western Massachusetts. In an effort to support and inform homeowners, Gobi and Ferguson have pulled together resources for a forum.
The legislators invite you to attend this meeting to learn about the issue, and to hear firsthand accounts from impacted homeowners.
In a joint statement, Gobi and Ferguson said, “As the region faces this challenge, it is important that the public be kept informed on the risks of pyrrhotite and of resources available to assist should pyrrhotite be found in a home.”
Gobi has fought to secure funds to support testing reimbursement to determine the presence of pyrrhotite.
The public can access those funds, administered by the Office of Public Safety & Inspections, by downloading the Crumbling Foundation Testing Reimbursement Application.