NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that Newburyport Fire Department has overseen the final removal of reactive chemicals from the Seqens plant on Opportunity Way Wednesday. The facility will now be turned over the private contractors, under the authority of the Newburyport Building Department. Demolition crews are expected to arrive late this […]
*UPDATE #9* Newburyport Fire Reports on Work at Seqens Site
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the first of two large chemical storage containers was fully drained late Tuesday, and operations to drain the second/final tank began at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Municipal, state and federal authorities remain at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way. The chemical removal process is being undertaken […]
*UPDATE #8* Newburyport Fire Reports that Work has Resumed at Seqens Site
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that a hired contractor has resumed clean-up work under the supervision of local, state, and federal authorities at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way. There are two large vats of chemicals that need to be drained, and several more barrels that need to be removed. The […]
*UPDATE #7* Work Temporarily Stops at Seqens Site After High Winds Buffet Building
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that work has temporarily stopped at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way after high winds caused the metal building addition’s walls to shift. The building remains supported by a crane, and there is no danger of imminent collapse. However, out of an abundance of caution to […]