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Aug 30, 2018 49 min

Episode 109

from NEXT New England Hosted by Connecticut Public Radio

After PFAS Chemicals were found at the Coakley Landfill, residents demanded answers. NHPR’s Annie Ropeik explores the response from officials and community members. And, as the global market for recycling crashes, VPR’s John Dillon looks at how prices are changing in Vermont. Plus, what’s unique about governing in New England? We speak with two experts about the challenges of governing in our region. Finally, as MGM opens a casino in Springfield, Mass., we hear from local residents about their reactions, and learn about what programs are in place to help individuals with gambling addictions. (more…)

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This week on NEXT: after PFAS Chemicals were found at the Coakley Landfill, residents demanded answers. NHPRs Annie Ropeik explores the response from officials and community members. And, as the global market for recycling crashes, VPRs John Dillon looks

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