GROVELAND – Chief Robert Valentine reports that the Groveland Fire Department responded to a small hazardous materials spill on Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday, Dec. 17, at about 12:10 p.m., the Groveland Fire Department was dispatched to Seven Star Road for a report of chemical spill. Upon arrival, first responders learned that a Town of Groveland road sander suffered a mechanical problem and spilled hydraulic fluid on the roadway.
Groveland firefighters, assisted by the Groveland Department of Public Works, used granular absorbents and specially designed absorbent pads to contain and collect the hydraulic fluid.
The total spill is estimated at about 10 gallons. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has been notified.
Groveland Fire cleared the scene at about 2 p.m. Seven Star Road was closed to traffic for more than 90 minutes.
Chief Valentine thanks the Department of Public Works for its assistance with the cleanup, and the Groveland Police Department for providing traffic management.