One of a property owner’s biggest fears could be their home falling to the ground, but three local towns have teamed up to assist their residents
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NBC 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/.
MassLive — the problem extends into Massachusetts; the scale of need is documented at $350 million. A useful comparison point as Connecticut continues its own relief effort. https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/01/massachusetts-estimates-350m-needed-to-fix2000-homes-with-crumbling-foundations.html
WTNH — a milestone: the first condominium buildings in Connecticut are lifted for pyrrhotite removal in Willington, opening the door for condo owners who had long been excluded from relief. https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/tolland/connecticuts-first-condo-lifted-forpyrrhotite-removal-in-willington
Massachusetts 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 — 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
