Film Screening and Panel Discussion

The Barnstable Youth Commission, Barnstable High School Green Club, and Sturgis East Environmental Club present: 

PFAS and Your Community: A series of short films exploring the impact of PFAS pollution on communities

When: March 25, 2023, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Sturgis Charter Public School Community Center, 529 Main Street, Hyannis, MA

Opening remarks:

• Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition

Featured films:

• “PFAS: The secret toxins in your body” – German multimedia reporter Tim Schauenberg explores the history and pervasiveness of PFAS chemicals and what people can do to protect themselves (Deutsche Welle, Planet A).
• “Forever chemicals: The threat of PFAS in our water” – CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Lee Cowan looks at how the chemicals got here, and talks with families, farmers, and health advocates fighting for clean, safe water.

Panel discussion with:

• Julian Cyr, Massachusetts State Senator
• Mark Ells, Town Manager, Town of Barnstable
• Keith Lewison, Cape Cod Academy and Sierra Club Cape Cod & Islands Group
• Betty Ludtke, Barnstable Town Councilor
• Dan Santos, Director, Barnstable Department of Public Works
• Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist, Silent Spring Institute
• Betsy Young, President, Greater Hyannis Civic Association

Sponsored by the Massachusetts PFAS & Your Health Study.