More Asbestos, PCBs Found in Saxe Auditorium Than Expected

Environmental engineers encountered more asbestos and PCBs than originally expected during the remediation of the Saxe Middle School auditorium.

Asbestos was used in the glue to hold acoustical panels to the walls, said Superintendent Bryan Luizzi, according to the New Canaanite. PCBS were found in dust when workers took down the ceiling.

The total cost of remediation was about $157,000. The auditorium has been closed since last December. More remediation work will be done during the summer throughout other parts of the school.

The Town Council is scheduled to vote on an $18.6 million proposed expansion for the school.

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