Nasal Assault

Residents in a neighborhood north of the Quonset Business Park say heavy, noxious odors began shortly after an asphalt plant began operations in December – and they’re concerned it’s going to get worse outside of their homes when the facility ramps up operations this spring. Jim Hummel has their story – and a response from Quonset officials and the company that is leasing the plant.

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See how close this North Kingstown neighborhood sits to an asphalt plant

A drone's eye view of the Bitumar asphalt plant