MACHIAS – The Washington County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the EMA conference room at 34 Center St. in Machias.

The committee is responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Federal Chemical Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. The public is invited to attend. For further information, contact Mike Hinerman at 255-3931 or 263-5990.