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Though a federal investigation into illegal asbestos dumping is still ongoing, residents of Parkway Village are largely unsure of how to react to reports that the EPA and FBI are searching the grounds of their subdivision.

While some residents remain in the dark, others, whose homes and lives are being disrupted by the investigation, feel betrayed.

“I think it’s terrible,” said one resident, whose home is less than 30 feet from an imposing dumpster bearing asbestos warning labels. “We’re breathing it in as we pass there.”

“They’re here at five-thirty, six o’clock in the morning,” said another resident, “and they’re sure not quiet.”

While the Parkway Village Board of Directors has drawn a tight curtain around their actions since the beginning of the investigation, Parkway Village tenants have suffered from a lack of communication.

A closed door meeting has been called for tenants and shareholders, scheduled for Nov. 14. The letter announcing the meeting, which was addressed to tenants from the Board of Directors, made it clear that the facts of the meeting were not meant for outsiders or the media.

“Obviously, all of us are upset about what is going on in our Village,” the letter read. “While rumors abound, facts have been hard to come by. In order to shed some light on this matter, an informational Town Meeting is being held for Parkway Residents ONLY.”

Concerned residents have all made plans to attend, and expect serious answers.

“I haven’t been to any of the meetings,” said one Parkway Village denizen, “but I’m going to this one.”

“We know what’s going on, we’re not stupid,” one resident remarked.

Another prevalent concern on Parkway Villager’s minds is returning the neighborhood to normal, and where that financial burden will fall.

“I hope the people here don’t have to pay for this,” said a resident who had lived for 25 years in Parkway Village. The sentiment was echoed by a neighbor who considers themselves a bit more temporary.

“If they’re going to dig the area up,” they said, “they better be prepared to help out with the consequences.”

Calls to the Board of Directors were not returned as of press time.