Description: Deborah Prothrow-Stith announces elevated male leukemia rates around Pilgrim nuclear plant. Boston Edison discounts cancer findings because of statistical insignificance. Rep. Lawrence Alexander.
Description: Citizen volunteers monitor radiation and safety at Pilgrim nuclear plant. Joint Energy Committee hears testimony on enlarging evacuation zone + publicizing leaks. Rep. Lawrence Alexander,Sen.Nicholas Costello
Description: Prevalence of cancer concerns neighbors of Pilgrim nuclear power plant, who take it upon themselves to monitor ambient radiation more carefully than Edison. Waves on Plymouth shore.
Description: Evacuation plan for Plymouth in case of accident at Pilgrim nuclear power plant is questioned. Civil defense authorities have confidence. Siren test is unreliable. Called “blueprint for chaos.” Signs for Plymouth Rock, Hanover Mall, Plymouth police headquarters, Carver fire station.
Description: NRC recognizes improvements made at Pilgrim nuclear plant and says it is nearly ready to restart operation, pending evacuation plan approval and ballot referendum outcome.