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Residents Demand Air Quality Review Amid Dunkin' Odor Concerns

12/28/2025

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Residents near the Dunkin’ facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts, report odors affecting air quality.
Sean Wilson, a resident, spoke at a City Council meeting about the odor.
He described the odor as distracting and heavy for the past two months.
The proposal to store shortening tanks could increase production from 1 million to 800 stores.
Councilor Shaun Toohey acknowledged concerns and proposed delaying the vote until January for an air-quality assessment.

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Story summary

Residents near the Dunkin’ facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts, report odors affecting air quality.
Sean Wilson, a resident, spoke at a City Council meeting about the odor.
He described the odor as distracting and heavy for the past two months.
The proposal to store shortening tanks could increase production from 1 million to 800 stores.
Councilor Shaun Toohey acknowledged concerns and proposed delaying the vote until January for an air-quality assessment.