At an informational meeting on Biomass in Russell, MA yesterday provided by the Concerned Citizens of Russell Southwick resident, Dr. James Wang spoke of a recent vote and decision of the Hampden District Medical Society to formally oppose the building of the Russell Biomass Plant and left a letter attesting to that decision. Read the letter (PDF)

The board determined that the proposed Russell Biomass Plant presents an unacceptable threat to the health of the citizens of the Pioneer Valley. In addition, you’ll find that one of Westfield’s City Councilor’s, Nick Morganelli who as a Meteorologist and American Lung Association board member was quoted in the letter. Nick identified that the geography of our valley increases the risk of collection of air pollutants.