Public Involvement
Updated 10-1-2024
For public comment October 24 – November 12, 2024
Varian completed an Asbestos Abatement Immediate Response Action (IRA) to remove a limited amount of buried asbestos-containing debris at the Site. The IRA Completion Statement is available on the MassDEP website HERE. A 20-day public comment period will be held October 24-November 12.
A public meeting was held on September 18, 2024. The presentation and meeting video are available below in the Public Meetings section. The next Technical Assistance Group (TAG) meeting will be held in early January (date to be announced.)
Current activities include ongoing regular meetings with community representatives (Technical Advisory Group or TAG), public meetings, and periodic newsletters. The Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the site can be found here. Copies of presentations, posters, and meeting summaries can be downloaded from this page.
Varian is committed to keeping the local community informed about cleanup progress at the site.
Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
The TAG consists of specific stakeholders from the local community, including the Mayor of Beverly, state elected officials, and representatives of the community group Voices of Concern (VOC) North Beverly. The TAG meets with representatives of the Varian technical team regularly. Click on the meeting date for copies of TAG presentations:
Public Meetings
Public meetings will be held periodically and as required by the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) process. Copies of presentations, posters, and/or other meeting materials can be found under each meeting date.