Results from radiation and radon testing at Colonia
High School are potentially weeks away, but concern still lingers over
suspected cancer clusters in the area of Woodbridge.
A whistleblower who spoke to
News 12 says he's linked 120 cases of rare brain tumors to people who
attended or worked at the school.
The issue is getting the attention of lawmakers.
Rep. Frank
Pallone said Thursday night, "I've asked the Department of Environmental
Protection to show its commitment to the community and its concerns by
reimbursing Woodbridge for the cost of the environmental studies and by taking over any
subsequent tests if they are necessary in the future."
He goes on to say, “I have asked the New Jersey
Department of Health to create a process to collect and verify the cases so
health experts can complete a scientific evaluation. The state has agreed to
work with Mayor McCormac to create a 'portal' to collect the necessary
information."
Parents are pushing for answers. Nearly 3,000 people
have signed a Change.org petition demanding more public information from
investigators.
In a letter to parents,
Superintendent Joseph Massimino says there is no current health threat at the
school.