Massachusetts couple wins $530,000 over dust and noise from neighbouring mine

 After years of persistent complaints regarding dust and noise produced by the nearby mining operation, Josephine and Keith Beadling have emerged victorious in their legal battle against G. Lopes Construction Inc. and Bette Maki. The jury’s ruling awarded them $530,000 for pain, suffering, and property damage raised by the mining activities. This case underscores the significant environmental concerns that arise when sand and gravel extraction occurs in residential neighborhoods. After years of persistent complaints regarding dust and noise produced by the nearby mining operation, Josephine and Keith Beadling have emerged victorious in their legal battle against G. Lopes Construction Inc. and Bette Maki. The jury’s ruling awarded them $530,000 for pain, suffering, and property damage raised by the mining activities. This case underscores the significant environmental concerns that arise when sand and gravel extraction occurs in residential neighborhoods.