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Across New England pumpkin growers have been readying their entries for Pumpkin Palooza and the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off at Frerichs Farm in Warren, R.I. Six months of nurturing fruit weighing hundreds of pounds and devising ways to transport these giants unharmed to the contests is in itself almost a full-time job. Grown from April into October, the pumpkins must be babysat for hours each day. One imperfection or rot spot and they are disqualified from competition. The Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off at Frerichs Farm is about to celebrate its 11th anniversary, but the event was originally started some years before that in Smithfield, R.I., by John Castalucci, good friends of Frerichs Farm owner Dave Frerichs. “He started growing the first giant pumpkins on his farm,” said Frerichs. “I said to him, ‘I want to lift those giants with a crane here and then drop them filled with candy. And he said to growers use all kind of lifting devices, including large crane me, What? You want me to grow these things for The devices to lift the pumpkins out of their patches and up and over five months, raise them and then smash them on their homes to get them into the trailers. the ground?’ He thought I was crazy. Then, he thought about it and said okay. “When he saw how we carried out the idea, he said, ‘Wow! You really do a nice job.’ He only had six acres in Smithfield. We have 13 acres here, more equipment, more room, bigger crowds.” Frerichs is an internationally registered weigh site and some of the winners at the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off have been registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. Other entrants at Frerichs have named it Number One nationally for collective giants. There are thousands of dollars to be won in this competition and, of course, bragging rights. Two decades ago, 600 pounds was considered a champ, have actually invented a cinch method. There is then 1,000, then, a 1,500-pounder at Frerichs Farms got Growers a ring on top, with multiple straps sewn on. The ropes go international attention. Now the Holy Gourd is up to a ton. through the straps. Then they tie a big ring around the Each pumpkin can only be lifted and weighed once, pumpkin and put chains around the whole device. They which is why farmers raise several at a time. raise the pumpkin up high, back a vehicle underneath it

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Tripod, Hoists, Ropes Pumpkin growers from all over the country share tips and secrets, but Frerichs said, “It’s Rhode Island genetics that are growing these giant pumpkins all over the country. It’s the seeds from our giants that everyone wants. The circle keeps getting bigger, along with the pumpkins. “Competitors devise their own tall tripod with pipes to move them,” said Frerichs. “They have actually invented a

cinch method. There is a ring on top, with multiple straps sewn on. The ropes go through the straps. “Then they tie a big ring around the pumpkin and put chains around it. They raise the pumpkin up high, back a vehicle underneath it and lower it. It’s not for the faint of heart when they move these massive things,” added Frerichs. “This is serious lifting power,” he continued. “The lifting devices can’t be flimsy. Some folks use a forklift to lift the pumpkins on to palates because they’re digging up 1,600-pound pumpkins. We just had a 2,000-pound pumpkin but it had a little defect on it and it blew. It would have set a world record.”

Bobcats and Gantry Cranes Steve Connolly of Sharon, Mass., uses all of his growing and engineering skills to raise, A John Deere 320 is used to hoist a contender at Frerichs’ Farm amid the pumpkin paparazzi. weigh, lift, move and secure his giant gourds. Connolly is a plastics engineer at a medical company called DePuy for Johnson & Johnson. For more came in second at the weigh off. In 2008, Connolly used a Bobcat lifter at Frerichs Farm to than a decade he has been developing bigger and bigger contestants. In 2000, Connolly grew the first 1,000-pound carry a 1,568-pounder over and through the big crowd. Some growers recruit a small army and make the Unofficially it was the largest in the world that year and was rounds with each other to various patches and make pumpkin in New England (1009.6 lbs.). called The Beast from the East. “I brought it to the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, Mass., and the lift with tripods. In that case, with extreme care, “It was the largest pumpkin grown in the world that year, won the first place $10,000 prize,” said Connolly. the pumpkins are rolled onto a tarp and carried into but was disqualified because of a small spot of rot underIn 2005, Connolly entered a 1,214.5-pounder which won a truck. Pumpkins are placed onto about eight inches of foam to make sure they don’t crack during the trip first place at The BIG E in Springfield, Mass. Also that year, neath,” added a disconsolate Connolly. Size and weight are not the only criteria to be a champion. to the fair. he entered a 1,333-pounder at Frerichs Farm but it only The gourd also has to be perfectly sound, with no rot, holes or cracks. This, of course, makes it much more difficult to Construction Equipment Guide Northeast For advertising rates: Contact Edwin M. McKeon Jr. hoist and maintain for extensive travel. 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Stewart Park’s benches, trash receptacles, water fountain and the fencing along the river were all in need of repair or replacement. Invasive plantings thrived throughout the Laconia, N.H., park, and the streetlights had not worked for years. Belknap Landscape Company Inc. (BLC) submitted and won a sealed bid for the Stewart Park restoration, winning the bid based on a comprehensive design supplied by its inhouse landscape design team, full site work and construction capabilities. Belknap is a Lakes Regions, N.H., landscape design-build firm that provides land care services to area residential, commercial and municipal clients throughout all four seasons. Specializing in solving problems in New Hampshire landscapes, the company maintains a focus on waterfront properties, be they residential, commercial or municipal. The project was funded through tax increment financing (TIF). Tax revenues that accrue from the increase in assessed value generated by the city’s investment in new construction or renovation of area properties allows Laconia to identify TIF districts. Laconia then applies a portion of those future revenues to fund public improvements within it, like Belknap Landscape’s renovation of Stewart Park. Rebuilt underground utilities and water supplies provide the safety of new lighting and protect the city’s plants and turf from drought. New 8-ft. (2.4 m) wide, multi-use walkways, comfortable, strategically placed seating, planting beds full of native plant selections, restored turf and pruned trees create a mid-town oasis for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. BLC Owner Hayden McLaughlin said, “We thoroughly enjoyed working with the parks and recreation department on the project, finding the The ribbon cutting ceremony took place June 9. (L-R) are Kevin Dunleavy, city supportive and accommodating. This is an Warren Clement, Peter Sawyer, Hayden McLaughlin and Pat Wood. example of how we turned the city’s dreamscape into a landscape for all to enjoy.” “It is exciting to be involved in the enhancement of downtown Laconia,” said Kevin Dunleavy, director of recreation and facilities, who provided oversight on the project along with the members of the TIF advisory board. “With the talents and dedication of Belknap Landscape Company, the city was able to incorporate a new Riverwalk segment into Stewart Park, along with an overall upgrade of the entire park area. Stewart Park has undergone its own ‘Extreme Makeover’.” Stewart Park, flanked by Union Avenue and the Winnipesaukee River was once the site of stores and factories, followed by hosiery mills, according to local historian Mary Rose Boswell (a member of the State Historical Resources Council). The park was dedicated in 1973 and named after Paul Stewart, who chaired the Laconia Housing and Redevelopment Authority, The park’s benches, trash receptacles, water fountain, the fencing along the which controls the city’s Urban Renewal proj- river were all in need of repair or replacement. Invasive plantings thrived ects. throughout the park. The streetlights had not worked for years and the park Family owned since 1988, Belknap is a had little appeal.

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lished in many states. “We lost the world record Smashing Pumpkins (for size) the last two years. A Another equally important record was set in Wisconsin pumpkin event takes place at two years ago and another in Frerichs’ Farm every year. Ohio last year,” said Frerichs. Tim Dorrance, the owner of “But the genesis of their seeds Dorrance Electric Co. in came from Rhode Island. Rehoboth, Mass., operates a “It’s a kind of brotherhood,” bucket material handler which Frerichs added proudly. “It’s a suspends one of the giant ‘You help me and I help you.’ pumpkins high in the air, above There’s camaraderie and they the hundreds of onlookers Size and weight are not the only criteria to be a formed their own organization, below. champion. The gourd also has to be perfectly this group of guys who always “This is not a construction sound, with no rot, holes or cracks. help each other. They don’t say, truck. This is a bucket material ‘I’m not helping you, because handler with a crane winch. It your pumpkin is bigger than “Half of this is growing a giant mine!’ They can lift five thousand pounds,” said are never jealous. They are Dorrance, who is now in his sixth year pumpkin. The other is the seeds. They really a great group of guys.” are giant seeds and they scramble for of doing this Frerichs Farm. For more information, visit Frerichs, invented his own device for them,” said Dorrance. www.frerichsfarm.com or this purpose, according to Dorrance, www.sngpg.com. Pumpkin Brotherhood “Dave has a latch system. He pulls a (This story also can be found on The gourds are not the only things Construction rope attached to the latch and releases Equipment Guide’s that kept getting bigger and bigger. The Web site at www.constructionequipthe pumpkin,” said Dorrance. Once released, the giant gourd shat- local association grew and grew along mentguide.com.) CEG with the pumpkins. Soon, it was estabters and there is a dash for its seeds.

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MassHighway received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. Location: Auburn Document Number: 603191 Project: FAP# STP-002S(166)X Resurfacing and related work on a section of Millbury Street. Low Bidder: P.J. Albert Inc. Bid Amount: $782,956 Completion Date: Oct. 16, 2011 Location: District 5 Document Number: 605899 Project: Catch basin cleaning at various locations in areas 5A, 5B and 5C. Low Bidder: DeAngelo Brothers Inc. Bid Amount: $736,690 Completion Date: Oct. 25, 2011 Location: Cohasset Document Number: 605160 Project: Groundwater interceptor system construction at the MassDOT maintenance depot Low Bidder: P. Caliacco Corporation Bid Amount: $711,532 Completion Date: Nov. 2, 2011 Location: Oxford Document Number: 603356 Project: FAP# STP-002S(139)X Intersection improvements (including traffic signals) at Route 12 (Worcester Road) and Cudworth Road. Low Bidder: Baltazar Contractors Inc. Bid Amount: $435,266 Completion Date: Oct. 9, 2011 Location: Lexington Document Number: 602133 Project: FAP# STP-002S(153)X Intersection improvements and related work (including traffic signal upgrades) Route 2A (Marrett Road) at Waltham Street. Low Bidder: J.Tropeano Inc. Bid Amount: $1,527,915 Completion Date: Nov. 26, 2011 Location: Petersham Document Number: 605841 Project: FAP# STP-002S(159)X Resurfacing and related work on a section of Route 32. Low Bidder: Palmer Paving Corporation Bid Amount: $1,932,010 Completion Date: April 16, 2012 Location: Tewksbury Document Number: 604538 Project: FAP# ERP-002S(219)X Roadway reconstruction and related work on a section of River Road and Merrimac Drive.

Low Bidder: J. Tropeano Inc. Bid Amount: $4,105,242 Completion Date: Sept. 6, 2012 Location: Peru Document Number: 601739 Project: FAP#s ERP-002S(214)X and STP-002S(214)X Roadway reconstruction and related work on a section of Middlefield Road (Skyline Trail). Low Bidder: J.H. Maxymillian Inc. Bid Amount: $4,208,828 Completion Date: July 18, 2012 Location: District 2 Document Number: 606047 Project: Scheduled and emergency bridge deck and joint repairs at various locations. Low Bidder: SPS New England Bid Amount: $1,399,060 Completion Date: Nov. 7, 2012 Location: District 2 Document Number: 606064 Project: Scheduled and emergency bridge substructure repairs at various locations. Low Bidder: SPS New England Inc. Bid Amount: $794,380 Completion Date: Feb. 25, 2012 Location: Pepperell Document Number: 603671 Project: Bridge replacement Br. No. P-06-003 (Concrete) Mill Street over the Nissitissit River. Low Bidder: New England Infrastructure Inc. Bid Amount: $1,428,566 Completion Date: May 11, 2012

Location: Fitchburg Document Number: 604634 Project: FAP# BR-002S(157)X Bridge replacement Br. No. F-04-053 (concrete carbon fiber pipe) Ashby West Road over the Scott Reservoir Outlet. Low Bidder: R. Bates & Sons Inc. Bid Amount: $890,480 Completion Date: Oct. 21, 2011 Location: District 6 Document Number: 606099 Project: Scheduled and emergency bridge structural and substructural repairs at various locations. Low Bidder: N.E.L. Corporation Bid Amount: $1,746,954 Completion Date: Nov. 16, 2012 Location: Andover Document Number: 105202 Project: FAP# BRS-002S(149) Bridge rehabilitation (including painting) Br. No. A-09-038 (Steel) Route 28 (Main Street) over Route 125. Low Bidder: Northern Construction Service LLC Bid Amount: $2,867,635 Completion Date: July 8, 2012 Location: Dover, Needham Document Number: 603716 Project: Bridge replacement Br. No. D-10-004=N-04-007 (Concrete) Willow Street over the Charles River. Low Bidder: P. Gioioso & Sons Inc. Bid Amount: $2,864,546 Completion Date: Sept. 22, 2012

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ADVERTISER INDEX ACR EQUIPMENT ............................................................11 ARGUS INDUSTRIAL COMPANY ......................................1 ASTRO CRANE ................................................................11 BAKER CORP ....................................................................7 BARRY EQUIPMENT CO ................................................13 BOBCAT OF CONNECTICUT ..........................................8 C N WOOD CO INC ........................................................16 CLASSIFIED ....................................................................11 CONTRACTOR'S CONER ..............................................11 E W SLEEPER CO ............................................................5 FOLEY MARINE & INDUSTRIAL ENGINE ........................1 GORILLA HAMMERS ........................................................1 HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS ............................................8 KRAFT POWER CORP ......................................................1 LOU GIZA EQUIPMENT ....................................................1 MID CITY STEEL CO..........................................................1 MILTON CAT ......................................................................1 MULTI MACHINE INC ........................................................1 ROGERS BROTHERS......................................................15 S A MCLEAN INC ..............................................................7 SHAWMUT EQUIPMENT CO INC....................................13 THE N.I.C.E. COMPANY ..................................................6 TYLER EQUIPMENT CO ................................................3,8 VOLO RENTS ....................................................................9 W I CLARK CO ..................................................................2 The Advertisers Index is printed as a free editorial service to our advertisers and readership. Construction Equipment Guide is not responsible for errors or omissions.

Center Arch Span Placed on Lake Champlain Bridge CROWN POINT, N.Y. (AP) The center arch span for the new Lake Champlain Bridge arrived by barge Aug. 26 and was being hoisted into place, another step in relinking New York and Vermont over the lake’s southern end. The 402-ft. (122.5 m), 1.8 million-lb. (816,466 kg) arch began its journey on two barges around 6 a.m. Aug. 26 from its construction site at a marina in Port Henry on the lake’s western shore. Two tug boats pushed the barges 2 mi. (3.2 km) across the lake and delivered the arch to the bridge site by 8 a.m. Crews then positioned the arch so it could be lifted into place using pairs of cable hoists mounted on each end of the uncompleted bridge. William Reynolds, spokesman of the New York state Department of Transportation, said the lifting started early afternoon and was expected to take four to six hours to complete. The arch is the last major section of the 2,100-ft. (640 m) long bridge to be installed. “The arch will be secured into place by the end of today,” Reynolds said Aug. 26 by phone from the bridge construction site, 100 mi. (161 km) north of Albany. DOT officials had originally said the new $70 million bridge would be open by early October, but they’ve since backed off on an opening date after spring flooding along the Lake Champlain shoreline caused construction delays. Reynolds said the bridge will definitely be open by the end of this year, most likely sometime in the fall. About 250 people gathered along the lakeshore at the Crown Point State Historic Site in sunny, 70-degree weather to watch the eight-story-tall arch make its way slowly across the lake to the southern narrows separating New York and Vermont. The original bridge linking Crown Point and Addison, Vt., was demolished in December

2009 after inspectors deemed the 80-yearold span unsafe. The new bridge will connect the same two communities. Lisa Cloutier, owner of a restaurant just off the Vermont end of the bridge, has managed to keep her place open despite the span’s closure and all the construction activity outside her front door. The arch’s arrival filled her Bridge Restaurant with customers, preventing her from getting outside to get a look at all the fuss. “Right now, I’m going nuts in my kitchen, but I’m pretty happy,” she told The Associated Press over the phone. “I haven’t seen the arch because I haven’t been able to get past my kitchen, but that’s good.” The arch arrived at the bridge site on the 82nd anniversary of the original bridge’s opening. Originally a toll bridge owned and operated by the Lake Champlain Bridge Commission, the tolls were removed in September 1987 when the commission was abolished and ownership was transferred to the two states, with New York in charge of maintaining the span. Two decades later, New York and Vermont officials began discussing plans to either refurbish the span or replace it. The decision was made for them when inspections of the bridge’s concrete piers revealed serious erosion and the span was closed for good on Oct. 16, 2009. The closure was felt immediately on both sides of the bridge, which was used by about 3,500 vehicles a day. People commuting to jobs had to take detours of up to 100 miles, while restaurants and retail stores saw an immediate drop in business. A controlled explosive demolition brought down the 80year-old span crashing into the lake amid a snow storm on Dec. 28, 2009. A free ferry service started at the site Feb. 1, 2010, helped bring back some of the traffic to local communities.

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