“‘The odors, noise, pests and increased traffic in an already congested area caused by this facility will negatively impact the value of properties and lives, posing an unacceptable risk and nuisance to the local residents and surrounding communities,’ the petition states.

‘The City of New Bedford has long suffered from numerous hazardous waste sites and its residents have born a large brunt of the health impacts as a result,’ it states. ‘It’s time to start prioritizing people and the planet over pollution and profits.'”

https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/environment/2021/03/18/parallel-products-more-opposition-new-community-petition-new-bedford-traffic-noise-environmental/4731776001/