Bills to Prevent Deficiency Judgments on Affected Homes
Journal Inquirer — legislative effort to protect homeowners from deficiency judgments when selling or foreclosing on a pyrrhotite-affected property.
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Comprehensive TV News Account of the Crisis
ByRenéeNBC Connecticut investigation — early comprehensive account of the crumbling foundations crisis in Eastern Connecticut. NBC Connecticut Troubleshooters investigation — early comprehensive account of the crumbling foundations crisis in Eastern Connecticut, including homeowner stories and the role of J.J. Mottes concrete. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/troubleshooters-investigation-crumbling-foundations-home-basement-concrete/61238/.
CT House Passes Relief Plan
ByRenéeCT Mirror — state legislature passes a relief plan for affected homeowners, a significant early step toward a state-funded response.
Grassroots Help Forming for Massachusetts Homeowners
ByRenéeMassachusetts homeowner coalition — a parallel effort to Connecticut’s experience is now organizing. Massachusetts residents are beginning to build the kind of advocacy network that took years to develop here. https://www.massracf.com
USGS Publishes Pyrrhotite Fact Sheet and National Distribution Map
ByRenéeUSGS — pyrrhotite occurs in rocks across many areas of the United States. Scientific and geographic context for understanding why certain regions are affected. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20203017
HUD Secretary Views the Crisis Firsthand
ByRenéeCT News Junkie — federal attention reaches the region as HUD Secretary tours affected properties in Eastern Connecticut. https://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/20180604_hud_secretary_gets_look_at_crumbling_foundation
Rebuilt Birch Grove Elementary School Opens in Tolland
ByRenéeYahoo News — school reconstruction completed after pyrrhotite foundation replacement. A visible sign of progress in one of the hardest-hit communities. https://news.yahoo.com/finishing-touches-put-birch-grove-200900714.html