NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts man is appealing a cease-and-desist order from the state Department of Environmental Protection over foul odors coming from his property.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that 58-year-old Santo Anza was ordered to stop all activities on his Northborough property that contribute to air pollution.
State environmental officials say the smells were so bad that neighbors stayed indoors or left their homes for periods of time.
Anza was previously convicted of illegal composting. His says he is appealing the department’s order because it goes “way beyond” a separate court order to end a composting operation at the property.
Anza denies composting on the property and says the food is for his livestock.
A Department of Environmental Protection spokesman says they have not imposed any penalties in Anza’s case.
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Information from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, Mass.), http://www.telegram.com
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