The Stench of Exemption: When Regulations Become a Luxury Good As the summer heat subsides in Massachusetts, one town is finally finding some relief from the "dead fish" smell that's been wafting through its streets for months.
But the real story here isn't just about the stench; it's about the disconnect between what local regulations are meant to protect and the reality of who gets held accountable.
In Pepperell, a 20 acre property has become an eyesore – and a nose sore – thanks to a composting operation that's been churning out fish refuse like skeletons, crabs, and shells.