Newport Construction Corporation recently submitted an application to build an asphalt plant in downtown Nashua. The plant would be located at 145 temple street, which is in a residential neighborhood. In fact, it would be located a mere 100 feet away from a building containing 88 apartments!

Asphalt plants release hazardous chemicals through combustion such as formaldehyde, arsenic, and lead. These chemicals are known to cause cancer, nervous system issues, liver damage and respiratory problems. In addition, the proposed asphalt plant would increase traffic in the neighborhood, adding up to 150 trucks daily! Combined with the fact that the asphalt plant would also run 12 hours a day, noise pollution would increase. These effects are especially concerning considering that the neighborhood is populated by a majority BIPOC and low-income communities.

The city is currently conducting its own environmental study of the proposed asphalt plants. The Nashua Planning Board will hold a hearing in January at Nashua City Hall to discuss this matter. Until then, let our leaders know that we will not tolerate this environmental injustice! Stand up for the health of our city and its citizens by signing the petition to prevent this asphalt plant from being constructed.