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Debris from broken Vineyard Wind turbine washes ashore in Falmouth
Credit: By Maria Elena Little Endara, Globe Correspondent · August 6, 2024 · bostonglobe.com ~~
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Debris from the broken Vineyard Wind turbine off Nantucket has washed up on Cape Cod beaches.
Falmouth officials on Tuesday issued a warning that debris was found at Black Beach, Chapoquoit Beach, Woodneck Beach, and Old Silver Beach, according to a news release.
The town announced they are monitoring the situation and will clean up debris that washes ashore. According to the release, the town will “hold Vineyard Wind responsible for the cost of cleanup.”
Vineyard Wind sent cleanup crews on Tuesday to begin removing debris, according to the release.
Debris sightings were also reported last week on beaches on Martha’s Vineyard and in Little Compton, R.I. The debris first washed ashore on Nantucket after the blade broke on July 13.
Officials are encouraging people to report sightings of rigid foam or fiberglass debris to lifeguards or to the Falmouth Marine and Environmental Services Department at marina@falmouthma.gov.
Vineyard Wind set up a telephone hotline (833-609-5768) and a website for the public to report debris.
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