Posted by mdplunkett on 11/17/16 - 9:54 AM
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The state of Massachusetts began tightening regulations surrounding manufacturing, not just boat building, for the health reasons cited by JRP. As Whaler looked to expand in 1986 and consolidate its three factories into one, the response from towns like Marshfield made it clear that the Bay State was not as welcoming an environment as other states. Enter Florida.
JRP wrote:
Reel Easy wrote:
JRP: Were there increased incidence of respiratory ailments in the area at that time?
No idea. It was the '60s, '70s, and '80s. No one seemed to monitor that sort of thing back then -- industrial polution was a given. It's only in the past 25 years or so that folks have smartened up. I suspect that had something to do with the move to Florida.
I do know the air was thick with resin fumes in a large radius around that plant -- it was nasty. Can't imagine what working conditions were like inside, and don't doubt the description above.