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Cancer concerns fuel high-stakes meeting over former Keyport landfill

Residents have reported hundreds of cancer cases near the old landfill and have been seeking answers about possible contamination.

Tony Caputo

Sep 16, 2026, 12:53 PM

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Keyport residents are expecting to get new information Wednesday night about concerns surrounding the former Aero-Marine site.

Residents have reported hundreds of cancer cases near the old landfill and have been seeking answers about possible contamination.

A group of residents hired Scott Smith to conduct testing on properties surrounding the site for toxic chemicals.

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Smith has been described by some online as an independent testing expert and EPA whistleblower.

Residents have posted signs throughout the community calling for the cleanup of the former Aero-Marine site.

Smith is expected to present his findings during a town hall meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. at St. Joseph's Knights of Columbus on Route 35.



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