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O’Hara council last week stopped short of banning coal tar use in the township but approved a resolution to support alternatives to the toxic chemical.
Citing risks to health and environment, council joined a growing list of municipalities that are moving away from coal tar, a substance linked to stomach and bladder cancer.
It is most commonly used in seal coating driveways and sport courts.
“O’Hara strongly encourages the use of alternates to coal tar for seal coating,” township Manager Julie Jakubec said. “We believe it is better for folks and the environment.”
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Hampton council became the fourth municipality in the state to take a stand against coal tar use in the township, though the board stopped short of banning the toxic chemical.
Coal tar is the black liquid commonly used to seal parking lots and playgrounds. It is a potent source of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and has been linked to certain cancers including stomach and bladder.
“We have become aware of the health and environment implications of the PAHs associated with coal tar sealant, and I would prefer that they not be used within the township,” council Vice President Carolynn Johnson said.
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Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama’s spring plays will be streamed free online, beginning March 10.
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Looking for some live music from a big-time country music star? Trace Adkins is scheduled to play The Palace Theatre in Greensburg in January 2022.
In the meantime, many of the area’s entertainment options remain in the virtual realm. There’s music, magic, theater, film and book talk to choose from, along with opportunities for artists and writers to share their own work.