Navy Seeks Public Comment on Noman’s Remediation Plan

The United States Navy is set to open a public comment period on its proposed remedial action plan for Noman’s island— a 600-acre dot off the coast of Chilmark that was used as a naval gunnery range and aerial bombardment site for much of the 20th century.

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Bomb Removal Begins at Long Point
Sara Brown

An $8.1 million project to remove World War II-era munitions is underway at Long Point Wildlife Refuge on the Tisbury Great Pond.

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World War II Flash Bomb Detonated at Long Point
Chloe Reichel

Police, fire, and Navy officials gathered at Long Point Wildlife Refuge Wednesday to dispose of a 100-pound World War II photo flash bomb.

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World-War II Munitions Removal Work Resumes at Cape Pogue
Sara Brown

A large project to remove World War II-era munitions from Cape Pogue is scheduled to resume this month, with additional work required because of the large quantity of practice bombs found in the area.

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Cape Pogue Remains Closed to Fishing Gear

Part of northeast Cape Pogue Bay will remain closed to fishing gear as the Army Corps of Engineers works to remove munitions from the water.

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Old Munitions Cleanup Under Way at Remote Cape Pogue
Sara Brown

The remote northern end of Chappaquiddick has been bustling with activity this spring as cleanup of World War II-era practice bombs begins.

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World War II Practice Bombs Found on Chappy
Sara Brown

The state police bomb squad was called to Chappaquiddick after the discovery of two World War II practice bombs, later determined to be inert, on a remote barrier beach at Cape Pogue.

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Munitions Removal to Cost $9.8 Million
Alex Elvin

The Army Corps of Engineers has recommended a $9.8 million project to remove practice bombs and other debris from a former World War II bombing range along the south shore. The five-year investigation and feasibility study was completed this month.

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On Target for New Life at Little Neck
Olivia Hull

Underlying the peaceful scene at Cape Pogue Bay are an unknown number of unexploded practice bombs, dating to wartime years when the area was used for military training.

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Navy Announces Plan To Blow Up Ordnance

Residents along the south shore of the Island will likely hear loud explosions next Friday due to an operation conducted by the U.S. Navy to clear and remove unexploded ordnance on Noman’s Land left over from training exercises during World War II.

The operation to collect and detonate munitions was initially scheduled for today, although a Navy spokesman said yesterday it was postponed until next Friday, Oct. 10, due to the threat of inclement weather.

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