Asphalt odor complaints in West Davisville
Summary
Residents say the asphalt plant smell is unbearable daily and DEM enforcement has been toothless — one violation, one fine, 160+ days of complaints. The council hired outside counsel, sent the governor testimony demanding stronger DEM rules, and read a letter to Bitumar demanding a timeline for odor-scrubbing equipment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The town has spent about $100,000 in taxpayer dollars on outside legal counsel so far.
West Davisville and North End residents if odor and toxin emissions are finally eliminated.
West Davisville residents living with the odor daily, including near 133 units of affordable housing less than half a mile away.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council - Sep 14, 2026
Residents say the asphalt plant smell is unbearable daily and DEM enforcement has been toothless — one violation, one fine, 160+ days of complaints. The council hired outside counsel, sent the governor testimony demanding stronger DEM rules, and read a letter to Bitumar demanding a timeline for odor-scrubbing equipment.
Town Council - Jul 13, 2026
Residents have complained to the town and DEM about an unacceptable asphalt smell coming from the Cervenka Green, LLC facility at 275 Compass Circle. The council was set to discuss possible action and authorize a meeting with the company about odor control improvements.
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