"The Star Market perched above the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton abruptly closed Tuesday after health officials said demolition work inside the supermarket may have released asbestos, creating an "imminent health hazard." The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection notified the Newtown Health and Human Services Department of the situation on Tuesday. The health department ordered the store at 33 Austin St. to shut down around 4:30 p.m. the same day."
"An investigation into possible asbestos contamination is now underway, officials said. According to the department, the store will remain closed until MassDEP determines whether asbestos was released - and, if so, until it is removed or properly contained. "At Star Market, the safety of our stores is a top priority, and we take this matter seriously," a supermarket spokesperson wrote in a statement."
Demolition work inside the Star Market above the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton may have released asbestos, creating an imminent health hazard. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection notified the Newton Health and Human Services Department, which ordered the store at 33 Austin St. to shut down around 4:30 p.m. An investigation into possible asbestos contamination is underway. The store will remain closed until MassDEP determines whether asbestos was released and, if so, until it is removed or properly contained. A supermarket spokesperson said store safety is a top priority and that Star Market is working with Newton to address the matter and toward reopening. No timeline or construction details were provided.
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