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An Open Letter

To: Sen. O'Scanlon, Assembly Member Flynn, Gov. Sherrill, Assembly Member Scharfenberger

From: A verified voter in Middletown, NJ

April 4

Towns across New Jersey are stepping up to prevent construction-related pollution— and yours can too. Inspired by Margate, many towns in New Jersey are adopting a simple ordinance that requires builders to implement basic containment measures for construction dust and debris. This ensures sites remain as clean as possible, protecting our air, water and soil from harmful contamination. The Solution is straightforward, effective, and comes at a minimal cost for contractors - just $100 to $500 for reusable equipment. Solutions include using vacuums and hoods on table saws, and applying water to saws when cutting silica-based materials can significantly reduce the spread of microplastics, silica dust, fiberglass and other pollutants.

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