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Institutional Dispute Delays Opening of Larderello Rehabilitation Center
LARDERELLO, Italy – Febuary 7, 2026 – The future “Centro di Eccellenza” (Center of Excellence) for the rehabilitation of minors with neuropsychiatric disorders in Larderello is at the center of a growing institutional conflict between the Mayor of Pomarance, Graziano Pacini, and the Vice President of the regional Council, Diego Petrucci. The dispute arose following an unscheduled visit by Petrucci to the construction site, which is still undergoing final renovations.
Accusations of Unauthorized Intrusion
Mayor Pacini has publicly criticized petrucci’s visit as an ”unauthorized intrusion” into an active construction zone, further aggravated by the presence of cameras, which Pacini characterized as a politically motivated attempt to generate publicity. Pacini asserts that Petrucci bypassed established institutional channels and failed to respect the ongoing construction process.
Project Delays and Pandemic impact
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