UMass speakers to discuss microplastics at Hadley library; committee drafting public questions

The Hadley Energy Committee noted a library program on microplastics: two UMass presenters will speak at the library on the 23rd at 6 p.m., and preregistration is required. Committee member (S2) said, "The library is having 2 UMass professors ... they're coming in to talk about microplastics," and members discussed collecting questions in advance.

Members asked the presenters to cover epidemiological evidence, human health impacts including fertility, and local mitigation steps such as reducing road‑runoff or municipal plastic use. Agency official (S4) suggested committee members ask what tangible actions the town of Hadley can take based on the science presented.