NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — The work to cleanup 7,000 cubic yards of "asbestos-containing waste material" at the site of the demolished Webster Mill in North Attleboro has been placed on pause.

Since July, crews with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been working to transport the contaminated materials to an approved facility.

EPA confirmed to 12 News that the cleanup activities were paused after lead was found in some of the debris.

"As a precaution, the agency has temporarily paused work to determine the appropriate next steps for the safe disposal of the contaminated materials," EPA spokesperson Jo Anne Kittrell told 12 News. "The site remains secure, the debris pile is covered and there is no additional risk to community members."

Back in March 2024, the town condu

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