ATTORNEY GENERAL for Rhode Island Peter F. Neronha announced Tuesday the owners of four lead contaminated properties located in Providence and Burrillville have reached remediation agreements with the state for a total of $700,000. / COURTESY PETER F. NERONHA
PROVIDENCE – The owners of four lead-contaminated properties located in the city and Burrillville have reached removal agreements with the state for a total of $700,000, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Tuesday. “Instances of lead poisoning in children throughout Rhode Island are absolutely preventable, and in these cases, are the consequence of landlords violating…