Construction Outlook January 2024

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IN THIS ISSUE

5 President’s Message:

UCANE Begins Its 70th Anniversary Year

7 Legislative Update: • • • •

Massachusetts Legislature: What to Look for in 2024 Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Regulations to Strengthen Resilience from Coastal and Inland Flooding More Supplemental Revenue for Infrastructure from Fair Share Amendment Dam Removal Studies Advance with Administration Planning Funds

23 UCANE Interview:

Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral (House Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration)

29 MassDEP Releases Draft CY2024 Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF Lists Totaling $1.494 Billion 43 Legal Corner:

Cybersecurity Issues on the Rise

45 OSHA Trade Release 47 UCANE’s 13th Annual Trade Show 48 UCANE Celebrating 70 Years 51 Safety & Health Corner:

Winter Safety Reminders for Outdoor Workers

56 UCANE’s 2023 Online Christmas & Holiday Auction 58 OSHA Releases FY23 Top 10 Violations List 61 Remember When...

62 UCANE’s Updated Safety Manuals Now Available 63 Insurance Perspective:

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66 UCANE’s 2024 Scholarship Applications Now Available

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RICHARD PACELLA R. M. Pacella, Inc.

BRIAN RAWSTON Jay Cashman, Inc.

JOSEPH F. NOLAN Executive Director

67 OSHA Injury Tracking Application Notice 68 UCANE Testimonials 69 Spotlight on Cape Cod: • •

Select Board Approves Submittal of Amended Wastewater Plan Wastewater Plant at Cape Cod Base Privatized-Open to Town Uses

Editors: Joseph F. Nolan & Anne Klayman, Associate Editor: Suzanne Hatch Magazine Designer/Associate Editor: Sherri Klayman, Head Writer/Assistant Editor: Mike Lenihan Construction Outlook Chair: Brian Cooney Editorial Board: Brian Cooney, Chris Valenti, Querino Pacella, & Dan Horgan CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK published monthly by the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc., 300 Congress Street, Suite 101, Quincy, MA 02169; Tel: 617.471.9955; Fax: 617.471.8939; Email: jnolan@ucane.com; Website: www.ucane.com. Statements of fact and opinion are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of UCANE and the Construction Outlook editorial board and staff. Subscriptions are included in dues payments for UCANE members. Presorted Standard postage paid at Brockton, MA. POSTMASTER, please send form #3579 to Construction Outlook, Crown Colony Office Park, 300 Congress Street, Suite 101, Quincy, MA 02169.

UCANE Begins its 70th Anniversary Year I trust that you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season, surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. As we embark on a new year, it is both an honor and a privilege for me to serve as the President of the Utility Contractors Association of New England (UCANE). Having previously served as President-Elect, I had the distinct pleasure of working closely with our immediate Past President, Ryan McCourt, whose leadership saw UCANE flourish in both membership and influence. Ryan’s attention to detail to issues big or small during his tenure consistently put our members first.

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ssuming the presidency, I am committed to upholding the goals outlined in our policy and legislative agenda, ensuring that our continued service to our esteemed membership remains our top priority.

The onset of January invites us to reflect on the accomplishments of the previous year and set our sights on the opportunities that lie ahead in 2024. In 2023, the Commonwealth experienced a period of transition with the inauguration of Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. Simultaneously, UCANE embarked on a new chapter in September with the appointment of Joseph Nolan as our Executive Director.

While faces and names may change, UCANE's unwavering pursuit of fair-minded government laws and policies remains consistent. The advent of 2023 also marked the commencement of a new two-year legislative session, presenting us with both opportunities and challenges amid over 7000 pieces of pending legislation and potential new agency rulemaking.

Our engagement on Beacon Hill, coupled with collaborative efforts with agencies such as the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), Boston Water & Sewer Commission (BWSC), and Massachusetts DEP (MassDEP), has been instrumental. Concurrently, we maintain strong ties with peer nonprofit trade associations such as CIM, ACEC, ABC, AGC, Mass. Water Works Association, and others. Our Executive Director, has been tirelessly meeting with legislators to discuss ongoing legislative efforts that could significantly impact our industry.

Looking forward to 2024, our objectives remain steadfast.

MassDEP recently unveiled its DRAFT Intended Use Plan (IUP), reflecting a promising outlook. The 2024 IUP proposes a 12.7% increase in funding to $1,017,025,000 for Clean Water Projects, and a 10.6% increase to $476,646,000 for Drinking Water Projects. Notably, this marks the third year of extended funding under the Federal Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Federal Stimulus Funds ACT (ARPA).

One noteworthy initiative that UCANE has endorsed is a collaborative effort with agency peers and likeminded trade associa-

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tions to bolster an expanded education program. This program, in partnership with MassDEP, MMA, and the Massachusetts Water Works Association, aims to advise municipalities on the application for, and acceptance of, grant planning and SRF funds to support local and municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

With uncommitted/unclaimed ARPA funds set to expire in December 2024, it is imperative for local cities and towns to act promptly, as these funds are expected to be spent by December 2026.

Additionally, commencing this spring, UCANE will resume Asbestos Pipe Removal training seminars in collaboration with ATLAS safety training. For those in need of new or recertification accreditation, please reach out, as this training is a valuable resource. Furthermore, our safety team will be offering seminars on confined space/competent person certifications in 2024.

To further engage our members, UCANE aims to enhance the activity of some of our membership subcommittees, including our Safety, Specifications, and the newly formed EV/Emissions group and a "Next Generation Leadership" committee. If you are interested in serving on one, or more of these committees, please contact our offices for more information.

Our 2024 calendar is brimming with exciting events, showcasing the strength and vibrancy of our association. We are delighted to have Senate President Karen Spilka as our keynote speaker at our January 16th Dinner Meeting. This will be followed by our Forecast Meeting and Trade Show in March. Our Scholarship Awards presentations will take place in May, our Annual Golf Tournament in July, Top Golf and industry panel discussions in the Fall, as well as our historic 70th Anniversary UCANE Banquet scheduled to be held in Boston in October.

As we embark on what promises to be another successful year for UCANE and its membership, I want to express my gratitude for your endorsement as Association President. I offer my steadfast commitment to UCANE, to our members, and to our industry. May our collective projects continue to flow seamlessly, and may our members play a pivotal role in constructing the heart of Clean Water Infrastructure programs in 2024 and beyond. n

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s the Massachusetts legislature turns to the second year of the 2023-2024 legislative session, the question naturally turns to what we should expect to see. While the first year of the session saw the passage of the first tax relief law in 20 years and an economic development authorization bill to allow the Healey-Driscoll Administration to match federal grant funding. The Governor’s first budget cycle may see a variety of potential “big bills” making their way to the Governor’s desk before July 31.

With Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano having identified some competing, but also some complementary priorities, certain issues are likely to get more attention than others.

Throughout the remainder of the session, one eye will be kept towards the Commonwealth’s tax revenue picture. With recent revenue receipts slightly lower than projected benchmarks, the issue of potential budget cuts – whether through mid-year (“9C”) cuts in the current fiscal year 2024 budget or in the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget – will remain a constant consideration.

Still, what do some of the upcoming initiatives look like? Consider the following: • Salary transparency legislation. The House and Senate are poised to send a salary transparency bill to the Governor’s desk at some point in the upcoming year. Passed by each branch, the differences in the legislative efforts are not large. Agreed upon language will require the posting of salaries for newly posted positions for employers with 25 or more employees and an additional data reporting requirement for employers with over 100 employees.

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Housing bond bill. A constant refrain about Massachusetts’ ability to remain competitive keeps returning to the issue of housing. The Massachusetts legislature is expected to pass a substantial housing bond bill with significant policy reforms in 2024. For UCANE’s purposes, we are keeping an eye on the proposed $400 million HousingWorks grant program, which will support the development of infrastructure necessary to support any new housing.

Economic development legislation. The Massachusetts legislature has usually found a way to encapsulate measures that address an array of economic development or business friendly initiatives before the end of each session. With Governor Healey’s recent economic development plan being unveiled in December, expect to see the Administration file legislation that starts to advance many of those initiatives in January or February.

Gun legislation. A major flashpoint between the House and Senate leadership teams in 2023 was not whether to advance gun reform legislation, but how to do it most expeditiously. While the political machinations worked themselves out in a manner that led the House to pass its version of gun reform in the Fall of 2023, the Senate has vowed to bring its version to the floor in early 2024. Expect to see this somewhat contentious issue make it to the Governor’s desk before the end of formal sessions.

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Legislative Update continued from page 7 bill actually gets to the Governor’s desk is still murky. The House and Senate, respectively, passed long term care legislation (House) and prescription drug reform (Senate) earlier this session. However, they did the same thing last session and neither bill was passed. While the respective Chairs of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing have expressed optimism in working with each other to pass these bills, there still remains work to be done. That said, Massachusetts, which is a leader in health care reform, is probably overdue for the same.

The aforementioned list is far from a definitive list or, at that, an exact prediction of the future. Very much in the mix are measures related to clean energy production and infrastructure, as well as a host of other important measures related to the environment (i.e. PFAS); transportation (i.e. MBTA); and other infrastructure (i.e. road and bridge funding, cybersecurity, etc.). To remain informed, stay tuned to Construction Outlook magazine for monthly updates! continued on page 11

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n mid-December, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) issued draft regulations to strengthen wetlands and stormwater resilience by providing flood control and preventing storm damage to shorelines and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change. According to the MassDEP, the proposed regulations will help protect areas vulnerable to sea-level rise and storm surge, promote naturebased solutions to flooding, streamline certain permitting processes, and use updated precipitation data to inform decision-making. The regulations are proposed under the Wetlands Protection Act and the Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act. The MassDEP will accept comments on the draft regulations until March 1, 2024.

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regulations would protect the coastal floodplain, which hosts nearly $55 billion in structures, of which about $40 billion is residential, $12 billion is industrial, and $2.5 billion is commercial. Of the nearly 2.5 million people living within the 78 coastal communities in Massachusetts, approximately 55 percent live within Massachusetts-designated Environmental Justice Block Groups, representing communities of color, low-income populations, and/or communities facing language barriers.

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three feet. The regulations encourage naturebased approaches to improve resilience, such as restoration of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and barrier beaches on the coast, as well as inland wetlands. Updated stormwater management standards will reduce stormwater pollution to water bodies throughout the state, helping to improve the water quality of our rivers and streams.

The regulations are designed to be flexible for homeowners and families. Single-family homes and housing development with four or fewer units are exempted from the stormwater requirements of the Wetlands regulations and new housing developments with five to nine units per lot must meet new standards only to the extent possible.

Incentives for Nature-Based Solutions. The Wetlands regulations promote Green Site Design, which uses natural solutions – like trees and buffer zones – to manage stormwater, instead of more expensive detention basins and other traditional infrastructure. By using nature to address stormwater runoff and pollution, developers will receive Green Site Design credits and will substantially reduce the need to build and maintain more costly stormwater management systems.

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sources to evaluate precipitation – replacing the 1961 data that is currently used with 2019 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Using outdated data to design stormwater systems means pipes that are too small to carry increased volumes of water – resulting in overflows and flooding. The switch to data that are more reflective of current conditions will prevent resulting damage to buildings and bridges, scouring of riverbanks, and other problems.

Streamlined Permitting. The proposed regulations streamline certain permitting processes.

The Wetlands regulations are updated to align with the EPA Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit and the Transportation Separate Storm Sewer System Permit to improve consistency and protect surface waters, including wetlands, from stormwater runoff pollution. The Waterways regulations allow modifications to licenses for identified smaller structures (primarily small docks and piers) to account for sea-level rise and maintaining public water access.

Regulatory Process. These regulatory updates are among the 142 priority actions for state agencies to direct under the ResilientMass Strategy released in November 2023. The plan was developed to address the impacts of climate change, continued on page 15

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The proposed amendments were developed over several years in close consultation with a broad range of stakeholders, including more than 10 sessions with stakeholder groups, more than 25 presentations, and meetings with various groups and interested parties.

The MassDEP is accepting public comment on the draft regulations until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024. Virtual information sessions and public hearings on both sets of regulations will be held throughout January and February. To find details about the upcoming public hearings, please visit: https://www. mass.gov/info-details/massdep-public-hearingscomment-opportunities. For more information on the Wetlands Regulations, please visit: https://www. mass.gov/regulations/310-CMR-1000-wetlands-protection-act-regulations. Finally, for more information on the Waterways Regulations, please visit: https:// www.mass.gov/regulations/310-CMR-900-the-massachusetts-waterways-regulations.

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formula based on each municipality’s share of road mileage.

Each community is receiving a different total amount according to how the two formulas apportion the money. For example, Andover is receiving approximately $662,000, Barnstable more than $1 million, Framingham approximately $803,000, Lawrence approximately $542,000, Littleton approximately $210,000, Pittsfield approximately $657,000, Quincy approximately $783,000, Springfield approximately $1.6 million, and Worcester approximately $1.7 million. This apportionment is automatically incorporated into a municipalities’ existing Chapter 90 contract with MassDOT with no further action required by the municipality. Apportionments for all communities are available online at https://www.mass. continued on page 19

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Communities may use Fair Share revenue for construction, preservation, and improvement projects that create or extend the life of capital facilities. This includes costs for highway projects and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Projects that are eligible would include installing sidewalks, bicycle lanes, new pavement, sidewalks, retaining walks, crossing signals, and other transportation infrastructure features. The Fair Share FY2024 amounts by municipality can be found at https://www.mass.gov/doc/fair-sharefy-2024/download.

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DER is supporting these preliminary design studies with $350,000 divided evenly amongst the seven dams, with $250,000 from the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP) and $100,000 in funding from DER Operational funds.

According to the DFG, there are over 3,000 dams in Massachusetts, most of which no longer serve their original purpose and many of which are in disrepair. These dams can result in poor water quality,

blocked passage for fish and wildlife, increased flood risk, and public safety hazards. Removing unwanted dams fixes these issues. Dam removal benefits communities through increased climate resilience and the elimination of dam operation and maintenance burdens for landowners. These preliminary design studies funded and led by DER will gather and synthesize information for each dam to inform future removal projects.

DER is supporting dam removal preliminary design studies at the following seven dams: • Bates Powers Reservoir Dam, Phillipston; dam owned by Town of Athol. The Bates Powers Reservoir Dam is located upstream of a Coldwater Fish Resource. Removal of the dam will restore important habitat and protect public safety by removing a Significant Hazard structure upstream of two major roadways which could be at risk in the event of dam failure. continued on page 23

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Cochichewick River Dam, North Andover; dam owned by private owner. The Cochichewick River Dam is located on the Cochichewick River with no other dams downstream between it and the ocean, meaning that removal of the dam will greatly benefit fish passage. Removal will also protect public safety by removing a Significant Hazard structure within an Environmental Justice community and upstream of an MBTA commuter rail line and residential and commercial buildings, which could be vulnerable in the event of a dam failure.

Colrain Lower Reservoir Dam, Colrain; dam owned by Town of Colrain. The Colrain Lower Reservoir Dam is located on East Brook, a Coldwater Fish Resource, and upstream of critical habitat. Dam removal will improve the health of the ecosystem and protect public safety by removing a Significant Hazard structure that could result in flooding in the Town of Colrain in the event of a dam failure.

Dudleyville Pond Dam, Shutesbury; dam owned by private owner. The Dudleyville Pond Dam is located on an unnamed tributary to the Sawmill River, on a Coldwater Fish Resource,

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Lunden Pond Dam, Monson; dam owned by The Trustees. The Lunden Pond Dam is located on an unnamed tributary to Temple Brook, upstream of a Coldwater Fish Resource and critical habitat. Removal of the dam will improve the health of the ecosystem and increase public safety by removing a Significant Hazard structure that’s located upstream of a road and natural gas crossing. Removal will also contribute to the Town of Monson’s top priority of reducing flood hazards in their Hazard Mitigation Plan and Municipal Vulnerability planning efforts.

Mechanics Pond Dam, Attleboro; dam owned

by City of Attleboro. The Mechanics Pond Dam is located on the Tenmile River and is currently creating issues with water quality and algal blooms. Removal will provide important water quality benefits and will also protect public safety, as the dam is a Significant Hazard structure within an Environmental Justice community. A school, housing, roads, a rail system, and downtown Attleboro are all in proximity to the dam and could be at risk in the event of dam failure. n

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(House Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration) Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral immigrated with his parents to the United States from the Portuguese Island of Pico, Azores, when he was 14. At that time, he did not speak a word of English, but his parents instilled in him the importance of education and hard work. He learned English in school and put himself through college. The day he became a public school teacher was a proud moment for his parents – but he looked at some of his students, especially the ELL kids, who were going through the same adjustment problems that he had been through, and he thought there was more that he could do. Representative Cabral was a teacher and taught about the founding of this country and the democratic principles we are supposed to uphold, so he got involved in local politics in New Bedford. It took him three tries to first get elected, but he kept working hard and eventually his message resonated with enough people. He has been representing the 13th Bristol District of New Bedford at the State House ever since.

Q:

As costs continue to rise, please give your thoughts on how the state will continue to provide local aid to cities and towns to help support basic municipal services, specifically water, wastewater, and underground utility infrastructure.

A:

We do seem to be consistent with an annual 3% increase in local aid every year. This offers some predictability for municipal budgets, but in my mind, the underlying problem with local aid is that our calculation method is critically outdated. The fiscal 2010 budget created the category of Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) by combining the previous budget categories of Lottery Aid and Additional Assistance. The problem with this strategy was, while lottery aid amounts were based on a formula that can account for changes over time, additional assistance was based on figures frozen in 1991. This inherent inequity in the local aid formula has only been compounded in the decades since and

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was exacerbated by the adoption of UGGA in FY2010.

This leaves gateway cities, like New Bedford, receiving a disproportionately lower level of state support, even as their infrastructure needs and capacity have changed dramatically in the last 30+ years.

The Chapter 90 formula for roads and bridges is also outdated and no longer reflects the infrastructure needs or the costs of these projects today. It took some time, but we were able to reform the Chapter 70 formulas for educational aid within the Student Opportunity Act. Our school systems are starting to see the benefit from this reform. We need a similar push for local aid and Chapter 90. Most of the water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure on which we depend, was laid down, in some cases, over a century ago. As you know firsthand, escalating deferred maintenance costs force municipalities to push off upgrades over and over again.

Well, we have now hit a critical breaking point, sometimes literally, in many cities and towns. continued on page 25

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Interview continued from page 23 I have a bill, co-filed with Rep. Andy Vargas of Haverhill, to create a Commission to look at this local aid formula and the best alternatives to distribute state funding fairly and equitably to our communities. I hope it will start to get more attention.

Q:

Representing the Gateway City of New Bedford, what are the biggest challenges for your district and region with regard to continued economic growth?

A:

ford to Boston in a direct way that hasn’t be seen in over 50 years, but locals are already experiencing the effect in the rental market. With such a small supply of available units, rents are skyrocketing…because they can. Owning a home is out of reach for many younger people in New Bedford. These forces are at play across the state and country, but housing cannot be separated from the conversation on economic development. They are fundamentally linked.

Q:

The #InvestInWaterMA campaign, sponsored by UCANE, highlights the importance of water infrastructure to a wide variety of industries. Can you share a sampling of some of the specific industries in your district that benefit from our investments in water infrastructure?

New Bedford is a maritime seaport. The fishing industry is the backbone of our local economy, Boston Area but it is an industry that is under real pressure Locations now due environmental and ecological changes to the ocean continued on page 27 brought on by climate change with 2 Dexter Street rising water temperatures and salinity Everett, MA 02149 levels. The fisheries are changing; some Boston Area Boston Area species are moving out, some are movLocations Locations 431 Second Street ing in, and some are not reproducing at Everett, MA 02149 the same rates as in the past. As a result, 2 Dexter Street 2 Dexter Street

the business of fishing is changing, Everett, MA 02149 Everett, MA 02149 becoming much more corporate, and 431 Second Street the effects of this are trickling down 431 Second Street to the crews. Fishing is dangerous, difEverett, MA 02149 Everett, MA 02149 ficult work and younger people are not BOSTON AREA LOCATIONS

100 Fremont Street joining their ranks – this could cause an 2 Dexter Street 431 Second Street Worcester, MA 01603 Everett, MA 02149 Everett, MA 02149 identity crisis for New Bedford, which is why I think offshore wind development in Massachusetts must be done right – with a real thought to the people who work on the ocean. We have a deep vein of practical maritime knowledge in New Bedford. This expertise needs to be recognized by all stakeholders.

To not take full advantage of it, would be a shame.

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Interview continued from page 25

A:

Some silly decisions were made about waste and storm water management in New Bedford during the height of urban revitalization – so when I think of wastewater improvements, I immediately think of Clark’s Cove, Buttonwood Park, or Sasssaquin Pond in New Bedford. In all three places, storm water overflow and wastewater share pipes, so when a major storm comes through sewerage seeps into Buzzards Bay, into quahogs beds and New Bedford Harbor, or into two ponds in residential areas, one next to a zoo. For all our efforts to clean-up industrial waste pollution in New Bedford Harbor, our water infrastructure still dumps sewerage into the ocean.

This situation has indirect impacts on the fishing industry and offshore wind development as the waterfront becomes a far less enticing place to be because of the smell. It affects tourism in the area as well. Recreational boating must shut down when it is bad – and the fish and wildlife that depend on those ponds are exposed to toxins that make them sick.

reflect the new technological landscape of the 21st century, but maintain the public’s access and ability to equitably participate in the decision-making process.

Q: A:

Will you please share some of your own priorities for the 2023-2024 legislative session?

I am excited to work on the Downtown Vitality bill, which I mentioned earlier. We are partnering with MassINC and MassCreative to build momentum behind the idea of channeling a portion of MA online sales tax to local small business. Honestly, I was surprised that this hadn’t occurred before, but I think it’s a logical and fair way to support our communities. continued on pag28

The State Revolving Fund has provided New Bedford with considerable resources to address these infrastructure challenges, but there is still much work to be done, and we need to keep speaking about this issue.

Q:

As House Chair of the Joint Committee on the State Administration, what are some of the issues on your radar?

A:

The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulator y Oversight, SARO, covers a wide range of issues from the “official amphibian of the Commonwealth” and the State House employee unionization bill, to the modernization of the open meeting law.

COVID and the rise of Zoom have really changed people’s perception of work and how, when, and where to conduct meetings. For the past three years, the legislature and local government have been conducting public meetings based on temporary changes to the Open Meeting Law. Our committee has been focused on finding new ‘best practices’ and incorporating them into the Massachusetts General Law, so the law can JANUARY, 2024

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Interview continued from page 27 I am also working on a bill to revamp the vocational-technical high school admissions process by requiring that these schools use a weighed lottery system instead of the selective process they can use now. Voc-tech schools are public schools. All students, regardless of their background, should have an equal opportunity to attend. Too often, parents are now sending their college-bound children to the voc-tech high schools instead of the traditional, comprehensive high school in their district. With better academic performance, these students crowd out the kids who might have benefited from a more hands-on learning experience and those who wanted to learn a trade as an alternative to the time and expense of a college-degree program -- or simply, because the trades are where their interests lie. I worry that the voctech high schools are not serving the students they were intended to serve.

I also want to see the renovation of Zeiterion Performing Arts Center stay on schedule. I was instrumental in securing $7 million of state capital funding for this project.

When completed, this historic vaudeville-era theater will be completely ADA-compliant and truly live-up to its welldeserved reputation as the premier performing arts institution in the South Coast and its role as an anchor institution in downtown New Bedford. Their closed doors have had a significant impact on businesses and restaurants downtown and I have missed going to the “Z” this holiday season, so we need to get them up and running by next year. n

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MassDEP Releases DRAFT CY2024 Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF Lists Totaling $1.494 Billion Charles D. Baker Governor

Matthew A. Beaton Secretary

Approximately $1.017 Billion Offered for Clean Water SRF in 2024

Karyn E. Polito Lieutenant Governor

T

Martin Suuberg Commissioner

he Massachusetts Department of Environ-

January 26, Protection 2016 mental (MassDEP) is pleased to

communities and public utilities to engage in planning activities, MassDEP is accepting planning loan applications on a rolling basis while funding is available.

present the DRAFT Calendar Year 2024 InTo All Interested Parties: tended Use Plan (IUP).

The IUP details the projects, 2024 Highlights borrowers, grant recipients, and amounts proposed for The financing through the Clean Water State Revolv-Protection Massachusetts Department of Environmental pleased present the On(MassDEP) November is15, 2021, to President Biden signed ingFinal Fund2016 (CWSRF) program.

The CWSRF is details a joint the the Intended Use Plan (IUP), which projects, borrowers and amounts will be provides Bipartisan Infrastructure Lawthat (BIL) that federal-state financing that State provides subsi- Fund financed through the program Clean Water Revolving (CWSRF) loan program.

The CWSRF is two new federal grants through the CWSRF:a dized loans and grants to improve protect joint federal-state financing loan and program thatwater provides subsidized interest CWSRF rate loansGrant to improve or • Supplemental quality and public health in the Commonwealth. protect water quality in the Commonwealth.

• Emerging Contaminants Grant Massachusetts is proposing approximately $1 These being clean provided billion to finance clean water projects across approximately the As noted in Table 1, Massachusetts is offering $414grants millionare to finance waterannually in 2022 and will continue through 2026.

For fiscal year Commonwealth.

As noted in Table 1, approximately projects across the Commonwealth. Approximately $380 million will fund 35 new construction 2024, Massachusetts expects to receive $901 million is being offered to finance 46 new conprojects and an additional $15 million will be allocated towards funding 9 previously approved $77.2 million foremergency the Supplemental and $7.2 million struction projects, and $92.5 million being offered to the multi-year projects. $2 million hasisbeen allocated set-asideCWSRF account,Grant and $3 for the CWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant. The to finance five previously approved multi-year projmillion will be directed to the Community Septic Management Program to remediate failed septic Supplemental CWSRF Grant requires that Massaects.

Additionally, $3 millioncommunities. is allocated to emer- $13.8 systems in participating Anthe additional million will fund 15 planning projects. chusetts provide $37.8 million, 49% of the total grant gency set-aside account, $5 million is directed to the amount as loan forgiveness to Disadvantaged ComCommunity Septic Management Program (CSMP) to The Water Resources Reform and Development Act ofmunities.

2014 (WRRDA) amended the Clean Water The CWSRF Emerging Contaminant Grant remediate failed septic systems in participating comAct resulting in important changes to the CWSRF Program that will affect mostgrant borrowers. requires that the entire amountThe $7.2 million be munities, and $15 million is set aside to finance planprimary changes to the program are the requirements for borrowers to develop and maintain a Fiscalproject. provided as loan forgiveness for any eligible ning projects in calendar year 2024. To encourage

Sustainability Plan, which is similar to an asset management plan and a certification that the cost and effectiveness of the project has been evaluated and that the Table 1 project maximizes water efficiency and energy conservation. The body of the IUP discusses these new WRRDA requirements in greater Clean Water State Revolving TABLE Fund 1CY2024 Draft Intended Use Plan detail.

CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Calendar Year 2024 CWSRF Draft Intended Use Plan NEW PROJECTS

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not yet determined the exact 2016

SRF grant allocations to the states. Based on the overall federal appropriation, MassDEP expects to 2024 NEW PROJECTS Rating Applicant SRF ID Project receive an estimated $44 million federal grant to subsidize the CWSRF program. Project Under Cost the FiscalIUP Cost Rating Applicant

SRF ID Project

Project Cost

2024 IUP Cost

Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Congress is requiring that at least 10% of the federal grant 553 be BARNSTABLE (PF)(SG) 16677 Nitrogen Removal Newlists Headworks Facility $155,265,000 $30,000,000 used to fund “green infrastructure”.

The 2016Improv.

Final &IUP 16 new “green infrastructure” projects.

The exact monetary value of the green portion of these projects will be 548 construction NEW BEDFORD (PF)# 16872 Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements $13,485,000 $13,485,000 determined when project applications are submitted but are expected to be well in excess of 10% of 547 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF) 16683 Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project $59,650,000 $10,000,000 the federal grant.

547 ROCKLAND (PF)(BG)

16871 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades

$21,500,000

$21,500,000

544 NEW BEDFORD Wastewater Collection System Improvements $74,965,000 $17,515,000 This information is available(PF)# in alternate format. 16873 Call Michelle Waters-Ekanem, Diversity Director, at 617-292-5751. TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370 MassDEP Website: www.mass.gov/dep 543 BILLERICA (H)(PF)#

16802 Infiltration/Inflow Rehabilitation Project

$1,586,500

$1,586,500

542 NANTUCKET (H)#

16693 Phase 2 Surfside WWTF Improvements

$13,118,000

$13,118,000

541 HARWICH (PF)

16674 Harwich Routhe 28 Sewer Project

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

540 FALL RIVER (PF)#

16727 Stafford Square Flood Mitigation

$29,385,400 continued $25,720,000 on page 31

540 HAVERHILL (PF)#

16876 Haverhill Locke Street Phase 1

$8,894,300

$8,894,300

16791 Phase 2 Mashpee Treatment and Collection System

$80,000,000

$50,000,000

16729 Phase 15 Construction - I/I, IDDE, P.S. & Drainage

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

16710 Mothers Brook Sewer Replacement

$24,280,000

$24,280,000

540 MASHPEE (PF)(BG)

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547 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)

16683 Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project

$59,650,000

$10,000,000

547 ROCKLAND (PF)(BG)

16871 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades

$21,500,000

$21,500,000

544 NEW BEDFORD (PF)# 16873 Wastewater Collection System Improvements DEP/SRF continued from page 29

$74,965,000

$17,515,000

543 BILLERICA (H)(PF)#

$1,586,500

$1,586,500

542 NANTUCKET (H)# 16693 Phase 2 Surfside WWTF Improvements

$13,118,000

$13,118,000 2024

541 HARWICH (PF) Rating Applicant

16674 Harwich RoutheProject 28 Sewer Project SRF ID

$6,500,000 Project Cost

$6,500,000 IUP Cost

540 FALL RIVER (PF)#

16727 Stafford Square Flood Mitigation

$29,385,400

$25,720,000

540 HAVERHILL (PF)#

16876 Haverhill Locke Street Phase 1

$8,894,300

$8,894,300

540 MASHPEE (PF)(BG)

16791 Phase 2 Mashpee Treatment and Collection System

$80,000,000

$50,000,000

540 REVERE (H)(PF)#

16729 Phase 15 Construction - I/I, IDDE, P.S. & Drainage

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

540 FALL RIVER (PF)#

16710 Mothers Brook Sewer Replacement

$24,280,000

$24,280,000

540 HAVERHILL (PF)#

16691 Locke Street Sewer Separation - Phase 2

$14,040,000

$14,040,000

540 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)

16754 Phinney's Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion

$38,766,000

$10,000,000

539 SAUGUS (PF)#

16762 Comprehensive Sewer System Rehabilitation - 2

$2,480,495

$2,480,495

539 GLOUCESTER (H)(PF)(SG)

16775 WPCF Secondary Treatment and Facility Upgrades

$205,972,280

$50,000,000

538 ACUSHNET (PF)

16709 CWMP Needs Area 2 Sewer Extension

$15,000,000

$15,000,000

538 LOWELL (H)(PF)#(SG)

16760 Phase 1 Humphrey's Brook Area CSO Separation

$23,000,000

$23,000,000

537 SANDWICH (PF)

16718 Sandwich High School WWTF Upgrades

$9,100,000

$9,100,000

536 LAWRENCE (H)(PF)#

16712 Sewer and Drainage Improvements/ Contract 7

$9,251,000

$9,251,000

536 EASTON (H)

16851 Five Corners Needs Area - Secondary Pump Station

$3,955,000

$3,955,000

536 HAVERHILL (PF)#

16711 Sewer System Improvements - CIPP Lining

$2,345,000

$2,345,000

535 HAVERHILL (PF)

16761 WWTF and South Mill Street Pump Station Upgrades

$54,710,000

$14,594,200

535 QUINCY (H)(PF)#

16753 FY25 Sewer & Drain Improvements

$7,000,000

$7,000,000

534 DENNIS (PF)

16676 Phase 1 - WRRF and Collection System

$188,600,000

$50,000,000

533 TYNGSBOROUGH (H)(PF)

16695 Phase 3 Sewer Extension & Sunset Park

$22,165,374

$22,165,374

532 BILLERICA (H)(PF)

16724 Sewer Contract 38

$25,525,500

$25,525,500

532 FALMOUTH (PF)

16728 Falmouth TASA Phase 1 Collection and Recharge

$41,300,000

$41,300,000

532 NEWTON (H)

16829 PCP Structural Stormwater Control Implementation

$20,127,081

$20,127,081

531 NAHANT

16706 Sewer Collection System Repair & Replacement 2024

$24,471,000

$24,471,000

531 NORTH READING (H)

16801 North Reading Wastewater Collection System

$113,600,000

$50,000,000

528 SWANSEA (PF)

16705 Route 6 Corridor Sewer Collection System

continued $57,109,938 on page 33 $57,109,938

528 SUDBURY (H)

$58,711,600

$50,000,000

526 WELLFLEET (H)

16697 WWTF & Collection System Project 4 16854 95 Lawrence Wastewater Treatment and Collection

$6,309,000

$6,309,000

524 QUINCY (H)(PF)

16779 Wollaston Stormwater Capacity Improvements Phase 1

$5,250,000

$5,250,000

523 BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (H)#

16690 East Boston Sewer Separation Phase IV

$143,936,993

$50,000,000

510 ACTON (H)

16800 Acton Great Road Sewer Project

$21,475,000

$21,475,000

448 NEW BEDFORD (PF)

16864 WWTP Improvements

$19,000,000

$19,000,000

437 PROVINCETOWN (H)#

16758 I-I and Sewer Redirects

$974,000

$974,000

437 MARION

16785 Creek Road Pump Station Resiliency Improvements

$3,350,000

$3,350,000

434 PROVINCETOWN (H)

16703 Provincetown Phase 6B Collection System Expansion

$32,988,700

$32,988,700

434 HAVERHILL (PF)

16799 Closure of Northern Mound of Haverhill Landfill

$10,126,500

$10,126,500

433 PROVINCETOWN (H)

16716 Jerome Smith Pump Station

$848,000

$848,000

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16802 Infiltration/Inflow Rehabilitation Project

NEW PROJECTS (cont.)

16780 Wellfleet Enhanced I&A Septic System Program

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16706 Sewer Collection System Repair & Replacement 2024

531 READING NAHANT (H) 531 NORTH

16706 SewerWastewater Collection System Repair & Replacement 2024 $24,471,000 $24,471,000 16801 North Reading Collection System $113,600,000 $50,000,000

531 NORTH 528 SWANSEA (PF) READING (H)

16801 North Reading Wastewater Collection System 16705 Route 6 Corridor Sewer Collection System

$113,600,000 $50,000,000 $57,109,938 $57,109,938

528 SWANSEA (PF) 528 SUDBURY (H)

16705& Route 6 Corridor Collection System 16697 WWTF Collection SystemSewer Project

$57,109,938 $57,109,938 $58,711,600 $50,000,000

528 SUDBURY (H) 526 WELLFLEET (H)

WWTF & Collection Systemand Project 16854 9516697 Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Collection

$58,711,600$6,309,000 $50,000,000 $6,309,000

526 (H)(PF) WELLFLEET (H) 524 QUINCY

16854 95 Lawrence Capacity Wastewater Treatment and Collection $6,309,000$5,250,000 $6,309,000 16779 Wollaston Stormwater Improvements Phase 1 $5,250,000

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524 QUINCY (H)(PF) 16779 Wollaston StormwaterPhase Capacity 1 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 523 BOSTON WATER AND SEWER 16690 East Boston Sewer Separation IV Improvements Phase $143,936,993 $50,000,000 COMMISSION (H)# 523 BOSTON WATER AND SEWER 16690 East Boston Sewer Separation Phase IV $143,936,993 $50,000,000 510 ACTON (H) 16800 Acton Great Road Sewer Project $21,475,000 $21,475,000 COMMISSION (H)# ACTON(PF) (H) 448 NEW510 BEDFORD

16800Improvements Acton Great Road Sewer Project 16864 WWTP

448 NEW BEDFORD (PF) 437 PROVINCETOWN (H)#

WWTP Improvements 16758 I-I16864 and Sewer Redirects

437 PROVINCETOWN (H)# 437 MARION

16758 I-I and Sewer Redirects 16785 Creek Road Pump Station Resiliency Improvements

437 MARION (H) 434 PROVINCETOWN

16785 Creek Road6B Pump StationSystem Resiliency Improvements $3,350,000 $3,350,000 16703 Provincetown Phase Collection Expansion $32,988,700 $32,988,700

434 PROVINCETOWN (H) 434 HAVERHILL (PF)

16703 ofProvincetown Phase 6B Collection System Expansion $32,988,700 $32,988,700 16799 Closure Northern Mound of Haverhill Landfill $10,126,500 $10,126,500

434 HAVERHILL 433 PROVINCETOWN (H) (PF)

16799Smith Closure of Northern 16716 Jerome Pump Station Mound of Haverhill Landfill

433 PROVINCETOWN (H) 433 BILLERICA (H)(PF)

16716 Jerome Smith Station 16868 Brown Street Force MainPump Rehabilitation/Replacement

433 BILLERICA (H)(PF) 423 WELLFLEET (H)

16868 Enhanced Brown Street Rehabilitation/Replacement $14,655,198 $448,800 $14,655,198 16780 Wellfleet I&AForce SepticMain System Program $448,800

423 WELLFLEET (H) TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS

$19,000,000 $974,000 $19,000,000 $974,000 $3,350,000 $974,000$3,350,000 $974,000

$10,126,500 $848,000 $10,126,500 $848,000 $14,655,198 $848,000 $14,655,198 $848,000

16780 Wellfleet Enhanced I&A Septic System Program $1,697,221,659$448,800 $901,488,586 $448,800

OFNEW NEW PROJECTS OF PROJECTS (Count:TOTAL 46)TOTAL (Average Rating: 518.63)

(Count: 46)

$21,475,000 $21,475,000 $19,000,000 $19,000,000

(Average Rating: 518.63)

(Count: 46) (Average Rating: 518.63) (BG) - Base Capitalization Grant (D) - Dropped by Applicant (BG)Choice - Base Communities Capitalization Grant (H) - Housing (D) - Dropped

by Applicant (PF) - Affordability Criteria (H) - Housing Choice Communities (RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects - Affordability Criteria (SG) - BIL(PF) CWSRF General Supplemental Grant (RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects # - Projects contains Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and/or meets EPA's definition of a (SG) (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/energy-and-emissions-epa) - BIL CWSRF General Supplemental Grant Green Project # - Projects contains Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and/or meets EPA's definition of a Green Project (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/energy-and-emissions-epa)

$1,697,221,659 $901,488,586 $1,697,221,659 $901,488,586

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MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS Applicant SRF ID Project MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS Applicant SRF ID Project Applicant SRF ID Project

LYNN WATER AND SEWER 7024 West Lynn Sewer Separation - Phases 3, 4, & 5 COMMISSION LYNN WATER AND SEWER 7024 West Lynn Sewer Separation - Phases 3, 4, & 5 COMMISSION MASSACHUSETTS WATER 6822 DITP Clarifier #2 RESOURCES AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS WATER 6822 DITP Clarifier #2 RESOURCES AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS WATER 4150 DITP Asset Protection Phase 3 RESOURCES AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS WATER 4150 DITP Asset Protection Phase 3 RESOURCES AUTHORITY WAREHAM (PF) 12430 WPCF Improvements - Phase 2 WAREHAM (PF) 12430 WPCF Improvements - Phase 2 YARMOUTH (PF) 8349 Phase I - WRRF and Collection System YARMOUTH (PF) 8349 Phase I - WRRF and Collection System TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS (Count: 5) TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS (Count: 5) (Count: 5) MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS Applicant Applicant Applicant

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS SRF ID Project SRF ID Project ID

COMMUNITY SEPTIC 3850 Community Septic Management Program MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY SEPTIC 3850 Community Septic Management Program MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE 2977 EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE 2977 PLANNING AND PFAS SRF 13575 SET-ASIDEAND PFAS SRF PLANNING 13575 SET-ASIDE TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 3) TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 3) (Count: 3)

TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

Project Cost

2024 IUP Cost

$68,833,914 $68,833,914

$20,087,122 $20,087,122

$289,359,690 $289,359,690

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

$66,500,000 $66,500,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

$36,450,000 $36,450,000 $207,244,000 $207,244,000 $668,387,604 $668,387,604

$20,450,000 $20,450,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $92,537,122 $92,537,122

Project Cost Project Cost

2024 IUP Cost 2024 IUP Cost

$668,387,604

$92,537,122

Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost

IUP Cost 2024 2024 IUP Cost

$5,000,000 $5,000,000

$5,000,000 $5,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

$23,000,000 $23,000,000

$23,000,000 $23,000,000

$23,000,000

2024 IUP Cost

$23,000,000

$2,388,609,263 $1,017,025,708

COMPARING 2023 Final IUP to 2024 Draft IUP

TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

$2,388,609,263

Comparing 2023 Final CLEAN IUP to 2024 Draft IUP$2,388,609,263 WATER Clean Water

ITEM

2023

# of New Projects SRF Towards New Projects # of Carry over Projects SRF Towards Carry Over Projects Septic Systems & PFAS TOTAL SRF Commitments

59 $877,698,000 2 $2,000,000 $23,000,000 $902,698,000

SRF FUNDING for DESIGN Projects in Design

$3,022,000 27

$1,017,025,708 $1,017,025,708

2024

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Approximately $477 Million Offered for Drinking Water SRF in 2024

he Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to present the Draft Calendar Year 2024 Intended Use Plan (IUP), which lists the projects, borrowers, grant recipients, and amounts that are proposed for financing through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program. The DWSRF is a joint federal-state financing program that provides subsidized loans and grants to protect public health by improving water supply infrastructure systems and protect drinking water in the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts is proposing approximately $477 million to finance drinking water projects across the Commonwealth. As noted in Table 1, approximately $314 million is being offered to finance 27 new construction projects, and approximately $113 million towards financing 19 previously approved multiyear projects. Additionally, $5 million is allocated to the emergency set-aside account, $25 million is set aside to finance new Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement projects, $10 million is set aside to fund an LSL planning grant program, and $10 million is set aside to finance other planning projects and PFAS design costs. To encourage communities and Public Water Suppliers to engage in planning activities, MassDEP is accepting planning loan applications on a rolling basis while funding is available.

2024 Highlights On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) that provides three new federal grants through the DWSRF: • Supplemental DWSR F Grant • LSL Replacement Grant • Emerging Contaminants Grant These grants are being provided annually in 2022 and will continue through 2026. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, Massachusetts expects to receive $49.3 million for the Supplemental DWSRF Grant, $33.7 million for the LSL Replacement Grant, and $16.4 million for the Emerging Contaminants Grant, focusing on PFAS. Each of these grants requires that Massachusetts provide a portion of the funding as loan forgiveness.

The Supplemental DWSRF Grant requires that $24.2 million, or 49% of the total grant amount be provided as loan forgiveness to Disadvantaged Communities.

The LSL Replacement Grant requires that $16.5 million, or 49% of the total grant amount be provided as loan forgiveness to Disadvantaged Communities.

The Emerging Contaminants Grant requires that the entire grant amount be provided as loan forgiveness with at least 25% of the loan forgiveness going to Disadvantaged Communities.

Table 1 Drinking Water State RevolvingTABLE Fund1 CY2024 Draft Intended Use Plan DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Calendar Year 2024 DWSRF Draft Intended Use Plan

NEW PROJECTS

NEW PROJECTS Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost

2024 IUP Cost 2024 IUP Cost

536

DEDHAM-WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT (RE)(EC)

16739 DWWD - White Lodge WTP PFAS Treatment

$8,300,000

$8,300,000

534

CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT (H)(EC)

16698 Chelmsford WD PFAS Treatment

$43,000,000

$15,000,000

531 * GROTON (RE)(EC)#

16819 Groton Water System Expansion

$12,801,200

$12,801,200

531

SOMERSET (PF)

16842 Booster Pump Station & High Service Area Rehab

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

530

ATTLEBORO (PF)(EC)(BG)

16764 Wading River Water Treatment Plant

$35,181,000

$15,000,000

530

BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)(EC)(SG)

16849 Straightway & Hyannisport PFAS Treatment Facility

$36,000,000

$15,000,000

530

MANSFIELD (H)(EC)

16856 Dustin-Prescott PFAS Treatment and Wells

$8,591,200

$8,591,200

529

EASTON (H)(EC)

16722 Red Mill Road WTP PFAS Upgrade

528

WESTFORD (H)(EC)(SG)

16749 Forge Village&Nutting Road PFAS Treatment Upgrades

$23,000,000

$15,000,000

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526

AUBURN WATER DISTRICT (PF)(SG)

$12,240,000

16699 Arsenic and PFAS Removal WTP for South Street Well

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$12,240,000

534

CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT (H)(EC)

16698 Chelmsford WD PFAS Treatment

$43,000,000

$15,000,000

531 * GROTON (RE)(EC)#

16819 Groton Water System Expansion

$12,801,200

$12,801,200

531

SOMERSET (PF)

16842 Booster Pump Station & High Service Area Rehab

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

530

ATTLEBORO (PF)(EC)(BG)

16764 Wading River Water Treatment Plant

$35,181,000

$15,000,000

530 BARNSTABLE (H)(PF)(EC)(SG) 16849 Straightway & Hyannisport PFAS Treatment Facility

$36,000,000

$15,000,000 2024

530 (H)(EC) RatingMANSFIELD Applicant

16856 Dustin-Prescott PFAS Treatment and Wells SRF ID Project

$8,591,200 Project Cost

$8,591,200 IUP Cost

529

EASTON (H)(EC)

16722 Red Mill Road WTP PFAS Upgrade

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

528

WESTFORD (H)(EC)(SG)

16749 Forge Village&Nutting Road PFAS Treatment Upgrades

$23,000,000

$15,000,000

527

UXBRIDGE (PF)(EC)

16738 Blackstone Water Treatment Plant

$14,900,000

$14,900,000

526

AUBURN WATER DISTRICT (PF)(SG)

16699 Arsenic and PFAS Removal WTP for South Street Well

$12,240,000

$12,240,000

526

GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT (H)(EC)(BG)

16765 East St. and Worcester St. PFAS Treatment Upgrades

$23,000,000

$15,000,000

525

NEW BEDFORD (PF)(LR)

16863 Lead Service Line Replacement Program - Phase III

$30,800,000

$30,800,000

524

SHREWSBURY (H)(EC)

16836 Home Farm WTP PFAS Treatment Upgrades

$18,500,000

$15,000,000

524

MIDDLEBOROUGH (H)(PF)(EC)

16735 East Grove Street Water Treatment Plant

$18,500,000

$15,000,000

523

FRANKLIN (H)(RE)(EC)

16730 Franklin Hayward St. WTP Improvements

$25,696,000

$15,000,000

523 * MILLIS (H)(PF)(EC)

16822 Village Street Water Treatment Plant PFAS Upgrades

$7,093,100

$7,093,100

522 * LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT (PF)(EC)

16845 Hickory Hills Water Filtration Plant

$14,900,000

$14,900,000

521

16813 PFAS Treatment at Hartford Avenue WTP

$21,570,000

$15,000,000

520 * GROVELAND (PF)(EC)(SG)

16746 Wells 1, 3 & 4 Water Treatment Plant

$22,314,900

$15,000,000

520 * PLAINVILLE (H)(BG)

16848 Turnpike Lake PFAS Water Treatment Plant

$25,806,000

$15,000,000

518 * WEST BRIDGEWATER (PF)

16700 Cyr Street and Norman Avenue Fe/Mn Treatment

$10,760,000

$10,760,000

516 * SOUTH GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT (H)(EC)

16825 PFAS Treatment Plant for Wells #2 and #3

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

516

16843 Pratts Court WTP Improvements

$4,415,000

$4,415,000

513 * AQUARION WATER COMPANY – DOVER (EC)

16840 Francis Street Treatment Facilities

$8,155,000

$8,155,000

512

16793 Everett Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4

$2,381,000

$2,381,000

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BELLINGHAM (H)(PF)(SG)

STOUGHTON (H)(PF)(EC)

EVERETT (H)(PF)(LR)

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524

MIDDLEBOROUGH (H)(PF)(EC)

16735 East Grove Street Water Treatment Plant

$18,500,000

$15,000,000

523

FRANKLIN (H)(RE)(EC)

16730 Franklin Hayward St. WTP Improvements

$25,696,000

$15,000,000

523 * MILLIS (H)(PF)(EC)

16822 Village Street Water Treatment Plant PFAS Upgrades

$7,093,100

$7,093,100

522 * LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT (PF)(EC)

16845 Hickory Hills Water Filtration Plant

$14,900,000

$14,900,000

521 BELLINGHAM (H)(PF)(SG) 16813 PFAS Treatment at Hartford Avenue WTP

$21,570,000

$15,000,000 2024

Rating Applicant 520 (PF)(EC)(SG) * GROVELAND

SRF ID 16746 Wells 1, 3 & 4 Project Water Treatment Plant

Project Cost $22,314,900

IUP Cost $15,000,000

520 * PLAINVILLE (H)(BG)

16848 Turnpike Lake PFAS Water Treatment Plant

$25,806,000

$15,000,000

518 * WEST BRIDGEWATER (PF)

16700 Cyr Street and Norman Avenue Fe/Mn Treatment

$10,760,000

$10,760,000

516 * SOUTH GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT (H)(EC)

16825 PFAS Treatment Plant for Wells #2 and #3

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

516

16843 Pratts Court WTP Improvements

$4,415,000

$4,415,000

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STOUGHTON (H)(PF)(EC)

NEW PROJECTS (cont.)

513 * AQUARION WATER COMPANY – DOVER (EC)

FIRE AND * BONDSVILLE 16840 Francis444 Street Treatment Facilities

512

16793 Everett Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4

EVERETT (H)(PF)(LR)

444 * 444 BONDSVILLE FIRE AND FIRE AND * BONDSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (PF)# WATER DISTRICT (PF)# OF NEW PROJECTS TOTALTOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS

16831 Bondsville$8,155,000 Water Storage Tank Replacement $8,155,000

WATER DISTRICT (PF)#

TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS

(Count: 27) 16831 StorageTank Tank Replacement 16831Bondsville Bondsville Water Water Storage Replacement * - Small System

(BG) - Base Capitalization Grant TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS (D) - Dropped by Applicant (Count: 27) (Average Rating: 521.44) Rating: 521.44) (Count:(Count: 27) 27) Rating: 521.44) (EC)(Average -(Average BIL DWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant

$2,381,000

$2,381,000

(Average Rating: 521.44) $3,350,900 $3,350,900 $3,350,900 $3,350,900 $441,455,300 $441,455,300$313,887,400 $313,887,400

$441,455,300 $313,887,400

(H) - Housing Choice Communities (LR) - BIL DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Grant * - Small System * - Small System (PF) - Disadvantaged Community (BG) - Base Capitalization Grant (BG) - Base Capitalization Grant (RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects (D) - Dropped

by Applicant 5 (D) - Dropped

by DWSRF Applicant (SG) - BIL DWSRF Supplemental Grant (EC) - BIL Emerging Contaminants Grant # Projects contains Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and/or meets EPA's definition of a Green Project (EC) - BIL Emerging Contaminants Grant (H) -DWSRF Housing Choice Communities (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/energy-and-emissions-epa) (H) - Housing Choice Communities (LR) - BIL DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Grant (PF)DWSRF - Disadvantaged Community (LR) - BIL Lead Service Line Replacement Grant continued on page 40 (RE) - Potential Community Renewable Energy Projects (PF) - Disadvantaged (SG) BIL DWSRF Supplemental Grant (RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects # - Projects contains Energy Efficiency, (SG) - BIL DWSRF Supplemental Grant Renewable Energy and/or meets EPA's definition of a Green Project (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/energy-and-emissions-epa)

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MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

Applicant Applicant

SRF ID ID Project SRF

EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE Applicant

2978 SRF ID Project

LEAD SERVICE LINE EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE REPLACEMENT SRF SETASIDE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT SRF SETPLANNING AND PFAS SRF ASIDE SET-ASIDE

16595 2978

$35,000,000 $5,000,000

$35,000,000 $5,000,000

16595 13574

$35,000,000 $10,000,000

$35,000,000 $10,000,000

$10,000,000 $50,000,000

$10,000,000 $50,000,000

$50,000,000

$50,000,000

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

AND PFASPROJECTS SRF 13574 TOTAL OF PLANNING MassDEP PRIORITY SET-ASIDE (Count: 3) TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS TOTAL OF(Count: MassDEP 3)PRIORITY PROJECTS

Project Cost Project Cost

2024 Cost 2024 IUPIUP Cost

$5,000,000 Project Cost

$5,000,000 2024 IUP Cost

$50,000,000

$50,000,000

(Count: 3) MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

Applicant

AMHERST Applicant (BC)(PF)(H)#

7036 Water Treatment Plant Replacement SRF ID Centennial Project

$19,930,000 Project Cost

Project Cost

2024 IUP Cost

BRAINTREE #(RE)(PF) AMHERST (BC)(PF)(H)#

7258 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 7036 Centennial Water Treatment Plant Replacement

$55,212,683 $19,930,000

$10,000,000 $4,930,000

CHATHAM BRAINTREE #(RE)(PF)

12457 Training Field Road PFAS Water Treatment Plant 7258 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$19,800,000 $55,212,683

$4,800,000 $10,000,000

EASTHAM CHATHAM

7047 Eastham Water System - Phase 2E 12457 Training Field Road PFAS Water Treatment Plant

$17,312,449 $19,800,000

$2,312,449 $4,800,000

HOLBROOK #(RE)(PF) EASTHAM

7259 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 7047 Eastham Water System - Phase 2E

$19,904,296 $3,200,000 continued on page 41 $17,312,449 $2,312,449

LITTLETON (H) HOLBROOK #(RE)(PF)

12397 Water Supply Main Extension Littleton/Boxborough 7259 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$19,078,000 $19,904,296

$4,078,000 $3,200,000

LYNNFIELD CENTER WATER LITTLETON (H) DISTRICT

7322 Glen Drive WTP & Station 2 Pipeline 12397 Water Supply Main Extension Littleton/Boxborough

$20,400,000 $19,078,000

$5,400,000 $4,078,000

LYNNFIELD CENTER WATER MASSACHUSETTS WATER DISTRICT RESOURCES AUTHORITY

7322 CP-2 Glen NEH Drive Improvements WTP & Station 2 Pipeline 7331

$20,400,000 $13,640,000

$5,400,000 $1,000,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER WATER MASSACHUSETTS RESOURCES AUTHORITY AUTHORITY RESOURCES

7331 Section CP-2 NEH 7218 23, Improvements 24, 47 Water Mains Rehab

$13,640,000 $26,843,000

$1,000,000 $3,000,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER WATER MASSACHUSETTS RESOURCES AUTHORITY AUTHORITY RESOURCES

7218 Northern Section 23, 24, 47 Water Mains Rehab 6691 Intermediate High Section 89 Replacement

$26,843,000 $32,619,000

$3,000,000 $6,000,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER NEW BEDFORD RESOURCES AUTHORITY RANDOLPH #(RE)(PF) NEW BEDFORD

6691 Quittacas Northern Intermediate High Plant Section 89 Replacement 7172 Water Treatment Upgrades

$32,619,000 $27,732,677

$6,000,000 $2,732,677

7260 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 7172 Quittacas Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

$39,780,862 $27,732,677

$6,800,000 $2,732,677

RAYNHAM CENTER WATER RANDOLPH #(RE)(PF) DISTRICT (PF)

11390 PFAS Water Treatment Plants 7260 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$23,500,000 $39,780,862

$8,500,000 $6,800,000

RAYNHAM (H) CENTER WATER SCITUATE DISTRICT (PF) SHARON SCITUATE (H)

11390 PFAS Water 7348 Surface WaterTreatment TreatmentPlants Plant

$23,500,000 $51,426,500

$8,500,000 $10,000,000

12443 Wells 2 & 4 Water Treatment Plant 7348 Surface Water Treatment Plant

$35,863,710 $51,426,500

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SHARONCOMMISSION SEWER

12550 Replacement of Water Treatment Plant – Phase 2B 12443 Wells 2 & 4 Water Treatment Plant

$285,126,600 $35,863,710

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

SPRINGFIELD WATER AND TOWNSEND SEWER COMMISSION WEBSTER (PF) TOWNSEND

12550 Replacement of Water Treatment Plant – Phase 2B 6964 PFAS Water Treatment Improvements

$285,126,600 $20,916,000

$10,000,000 $6,016,000

10380 PFAS Water Treatment Plants 6964 PFAS Water Treatment Improvements

$33,000,000 $20,916,000

$10,000,000 $6,016,000

WOBURN WEBSTER (PF)

12538 Horn Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS Removal 10380 PFAS Water Treatment Plants

$18,990,000 $33,000,000

$3,990,000 $10,000,000

TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS WOBURN 12538 Horn Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS Removal

$781,075,777 $18,990,000

$112,759,126 $3,990,000

(Count: 19) TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

$781,075,777

$112,759,126

(Count: 19)

TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

$1,272,531,077

$476,646,526

TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

$1,272,531,077

$476,646,526

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7036 Centennial Water Treatment Plant Replacement

2024 IUP Cost

$19,930,000

$4,930,000

7258 Tri-Town Regional AND Water STATUTORY Treatment Plant PROJECTS (Cont.) $55,212,683 MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER

$10,000,000

Applicant

SRF ID

Project

Project Cost

2024 IUP Cost

7047 Eastham Water System - Phase 2E

$17,312,449

$2,312,449

HOLBROOK #(RE)(PF)

7259 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$19,904,296

$3,200,000

LITTLETON (H)

12397 Water Supply Main Extension Littleton/Boxborough

$19,078,000

$4,078,000

LYNNFIELD CENTER WATER DISTRICT

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$20,400,000

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MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

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MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

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MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

6691 Northern Intermediate High Section 89 Replacement

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NEW BEDFORD

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$2,732,677

RANDOLPH #(RE)(PF)

7260 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$39,780,862

$6,800,000

RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT (PF)

11390 PFAS Water Treatment Plants

$23,500,000

$8,500,000

SCITUATE (H)

7348 Surface Water Treatment Plant

$51,426,500

$10,000,000

SHARON

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$35,863,710

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SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

12550 Replacement of Water Treatment Plant – Phase 2B

$285,126,600

$10,000,000

TOWNSEND

6964 PFAS Water Treatment Improvements

$20,916,000

$6,016,000

WEBSTER (PF)

10380 PFAS Water Treatment Plants

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$10,000,000

WOBURN

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CHATHAM

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TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS (Count: 19)(Count: 19) TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

$19,800,000

$781,075,777

$781,075,777

$4,800,000

$112,759,126

$112,759,126

$1,272,531,077 $1,272,531,077 $476,646,526 $476,646,526

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ITEM

2023

# of New Projects SRF Towards New Projects # of Carry over Projects SRF Towards Carry Over Projects Lead Pipes & PFAS TOTAL SRF Commitments

39 $311,462,000 11 $69,485,000 $50,000,000 $430,947,000

SRF FUNDS for DESIGN Projects in Design

$1,096,000 12

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27 $313,887,000 19 $112,759,000 $50,000,000 $476,646,000 10.6% Increase $2,030,000 20

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Cybersecurity Issues on the Rise You are undoubtedly familiar with various types of business email compromise scams, likely because you probably receive several a month. Many of these email scams are easily identifiable. Oftentimes, the spelling and grammar is poor, the emails are riddled with typographical and other errors, and you are not familiar with the sender or its sometimes bizarre email address. Some of them seem obvious: a request from a foreign prince to assist with the transfer of funds in exchange for a share of a great fortune.

Believe it or not, according to CNBC, these types of scams reportedly “still rake[d] in over $700,000 a year” as recently as 2019.

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owever, scammers have become more sophisticated and their tactics have become harder to recognize. Scammers are now able to send email messages that are much more tailored to your business or company and may even appear to be legitimate, even on closer inspection. In some cases, it can be very difficult to determine whether a given email is bona fide, particularly if viewed on a mobile device. Sometimes, these emails appear to be from a company executive or an immediate superior, asking you to make arrangements to wire funds.

In other instances, the illegitimate email might be sent as a reply all to an earlier legitimate email. In other words, the scammer hacked into a system and then used a legitimate email to send a follow-up email that appears to be part of a legitimate email chain, but is actually a scam email. Another popular scam involves emails that appear to be legitimate payment requisitions, which result in a diversion of funds away from the contractor. In other words, the scammer might pose as a contractor submitting a request for payment to an awarding authority. Then, when the contractor actually seeks to requisition funds, the awarding authority responds that it has already made payment.

Cybersecurity issues are on the rise and this is a developing area of law. In some instances where JANUARY, 2024

cybersecurity issues have reached the courts, courts have determined that the party that was in the best position to avoid the loss bears responsibility for the loss.

As a result, it has become imperative for contractors to implement appropriate measures to safeguard against cybersecurity issues and also to promptly respond to cybersecurity breaches if and when they occur. Time is of the essence and contractors should consult with competent counsel before issues arise.

Cybersecurity is also an important issue for government contractors, as illustrated by a recent U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) press release. continued on page 44

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Legal Corner continued from page 43 In September of 2023, the DOJ announced a settlement with a federal contractor that allegedly failed to completely satisfy applicable cybersecurity controls in connection with federal contracts. The contractor in this particular case was required “to provide federal agencies with secure connections to the public internet and other external networks.” However, the contractor allegedly failed to provide required cybersecurity controls in connection with General Services Administration (“GSA”) contracts over a 5-year span.

When the company discovered the issue, the company self-reported, initiated an independent investigation and compliance review, and provided additional supplemental disclosures. The company cooperated with the government and took other measures to remedy the situation, which the DOJ duly-noted in its press release.

You can imagine the importance of complying with applicable cybersecurity requirements when it comes to federal contracts, including military contracts. In the press release, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General was quoted as saying that “[w]hen government contractors fail to follow required cybersecurity standards, they may jeopardize the security of sensitive government information and information systems.”

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OSHA Trade Release For Immediate Release December 11, 2023 OSHA announces switch from traditional hard hats to safety helmets to better protect agency employees from head injuries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that the agency is replacing traditional hard hats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites.

In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports head injuries accounted for nearly 6 percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work. Almost half of those injuries occurred when workers came in contact with an object or equipment while about 20 percent were caused by slips, trips and falls.

Dating back to the 1960s, traditional hard hats protect the top of a worker's head but have minimal side impact protection and also lack chin straps. Without the straps, traditional hard hats can fall off a worker's head if they slip or trip, leaving them unprotected.

In addition, traditional hard hats lacked vents and trapped heat inside.

On November 22, 2023, OSHA published a Safety and Health Information Bulletin detailing key differences between traditional hard hats and more modern safety helmets and the advancements in design, materials and other features that help protect workers' entire heads better. Today's safety helmets may also offer face shields or goggles to protect against projectiles, dust and chemical splashes. Others offer built-in hearing protection and/or communication systems to enable clear communication in noisy environments.

The agency recommends safety helmets be used by people working in the construction industry and the oil and gas industry; in high-temperature, specialized work and low-risk environments; performing tasks involving electrical work and working from heights; and when required by regulations or industry standards.

OSHA wants employers to make safety and health a core value in their workplaces, and is committed to doing the same by leading by example and embracing the evolution of head protection. n

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Winter Safety Reminders for Outdoor Workers New England Winters Require Extra That Safety Precautions be Taken by Both Employers and Employees Although OSHA does not have a specific standard that covers working in cold environments, under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act), employers have a responsibility to provide workers with a place of employment or a worksite that is free from recognized hazards that could cause, or are likely to cause, serious physical harm to them. One recognized hazard is extreme high or low ambient temperatures on the worksite. This article will review some best practices for working outside in cold weather.

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his winter, New England’s outdoor workers will once again be faced with icy roads and pathways, snow piled on worksites and partially completed buildings, frozen pipes, downed power lines, snow or ice on equipment and work surfaces, scaffolding being covered in snow and ice, and many other similar problems. Winter work can typically increase the daily risks to health and safety as employees carry out their work tasks.

Thus, winter safety for workers must be given top priority by employers. Contractors, supervisors, and all safety managers, need to keep a closer eye on weather forecasts, plan ahead to prepare for cold and icy weather conditions, and communicate more often with their field crews.

Hypothermia & Frostbite In a cold environment, most of the body's energy is used to keep the internal core temperature warm.

Over time, the body will begin to shift blood flow from the extremities (hands, feet, arms, and legs) and outer skin to the core (chest and abdomen). This shift causes the exposed skin and the extremities to cool rapidly, and increases the risk of hypothermia and frostbite.

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Hypothermia occurs when body heat is lost faster than it can be replaced, and the normal body temperature (98.6°F) drops to less than 95°F. In mild hypothermia, the worker is very cold and may begin to shiver and stomp his or her feet in order to generate heat. As the hypothermia progresses to a moderate or severe case, the shivering will actually stop. The worker may lose coordination and fumble with items in the hand. In addition, the worker may become confused and disoriented. He or she may be unable to walk or stand, pupils become dilated, pulse and breathing become slowed, and loss of consciousness continued on page 53

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Safety Corner continued from page 51 can occur. A person could die if help is not received immediately. If an individual at an outdoor worksite is found to be hypothermic, the following actions should be taken: 1.

Call 911 immediately;

2. Move the person to a warm room or vehicle; 3. Remove wet clothes and replace with dry; 4. Cover the person with layers of blankets and a vapor barrier (i.e., a tarp or trash bag to keep body heat contained).

Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. The lower the temperature, the more quickly frostbite will occur.

Frostbite typically affects the extremities, particularly the feet and hands. Amputation may be required in severe cases. Symptoms of frostbite include: numbness in the affected body part; tingling or stinging; aching; bluish or pale, waxy skin; and blisters, which may occur in the affected part in severe cases. Frostbite should be treated like hypothermia. (See steps 1-4 above.) However in a frostbite situation remember the following additional best practices: 1. Do not massage the frostbitten area - doing so may cause more damage.

2. Do not try to rewarm the frostbitten area with external heat sources (i.e., placing the extremity in hot water, exposing to flame, etc.). If a frostbitten area is rewarmed and gets frozen again, more tissue damage will occur. It is safer for the frostbitten area to be rewarmed by medical professionals.

Top 10 Winter Work Reminders In addition to frigid air, winter brings us snow and ice. This precipitation increases the risk of slipping, skidding, crashing, and falling. The following measures should be taken to reduce the chances of winter worksite injuries due to cold, snow, and ice: 1. Remain alert to weather forecasts. Monitoring weather patterns, such as winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings, ice storms, and increasing wind-chill factors, will ensure that workers are given enough time and adequate warning to secure work areas, vacate the worksite, and drive home in relatively safe road conditions.

2. Worker training. Employers should train workers on how to prevent and recognize cold stress illnesses and injuries and how to apply first aid treatment. continued on page 54

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Safety Corner continued from page 53 3. Check and clear worksites regularly. In extreme cold, surfaces become icy. It is important to note and label icing areas and to avoid work on rooftops or upper levels. Otherwise, workers will be vulnerable to slips and falls.

4. Check machinery, equipment, and tools. This is important especially after a snowfall and instances of a sudden or extreme drop in temperature. Damage due to ice and snow can render machinery, equipment, and tools unusable and dangerous.

5. Administrative controls. OSHA suggests scheduling work for the afternoon during periods of extreme cold. This is when the winds are most likely to ease up and temperatures are most likely to be warmer.

6. Engineering controls. If possible, shield work areas from drafts or wind to reduce windchill.

Radiant heaters may be used to warm workers in outdoor security stations.

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Encourage teamwork. Employers can assign workers to tasks in pairs (buddy system) so that they can monitor each other for signs of cold stress.

8. Proper communication. Proper two-way communication with workers during the winter can help ensure that workers’ views and needs are being addressed so that their health and safety remain a priority at all times.

9. Emergency and first aid kits. These kits should be placed in strategic locations at the worksite so that, in case of accidents, workers can easily use them to help their coworkers until emergency services arrive to provide professional medical treatment, if required.

10. Warm-up breaks. As the temperature drops, maximum work periods should become shorter. For below freezing conditions the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recommends that the duration of continuous work shifts be reduced as needed to allow for short “warm-up” breaks.

Dressing Properly for Cold Weather is the Key In addition to hardhats, helmets, goggles, and other personal protective equipment, dressing properly is extremely important to prevent cold stress. The following are recommendations that employees should be advised of for dressing to work in cold environments: continued on page 55

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Safety Corner continued from page 54 1. Wear at least three layers of loose-fitting clothing. Layering provides better insulation. Do not wear tight fitting clothing because that reduces blood circulation to the extremities.

• An inner layer of wool, silk or synthetic to keep moisture away from the body (Note that cotton loses its insulation value when it becomes wet.)

• A middle layer of wool, fleece, or synthetic to provide insulation even when wet.

• An outer wind-rain protection layer that allows some ventilation to prevent overheating 2. Avoid wearing wet clothes.

3. Wear a hat or hood to help keep one’s entire body warmer. Hats reduce the amount of body heat that escapes from the head.

4. Use a knit mask to cover the face and mouth (if needed).

5. Carry extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, and a change of clothes.

6. Use insulated gloves to protect the hands (water resistant, if necessary).

7. Wear insulated and waterproof boots (or other appropriate footwear).

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Releases FY23 Top 10 Violations List

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SHA recently released its annual list of Top 10 OSHA violations for FY2023. Once again, for the 13th year in a row, Fall Protection was the most cited offense. FY2023 saw 7,271 Fall Protection violations, a whopping 38% increase in citations over FY2022. Hazardous Communications had a 32.2% increase in citations over 2022 and remained Number 2 on the list. Ladder citations bumped out Respiratory Protection as the Number 3 most cited OSHA Regulation, up 39% from the previous year. The balance of the 2023 Top 10 list are repeats from 2022, with a couple of them moving up or down the list.

Overall, the total number of Top 10 citations (29,747) increased an eye-popping 34.5% from last year’s list. There is no doubt that OSHA inspections and citations have made a tremendous comeback after two years of activity (by both OSHA and Employers) having been impacted by COVID-19.

Penalties in 2023 once again raised up automatically according to the Consumer Price Index.

That raised all penalties by 7.74% with the most serious single offense going from a maximum of $145,027 to a maximum of $156,259. The FY2024 CPI adjustment has not been announced yet but is expected to be about 5%. That would put each OSHA violation in FY2024 21% above 2020 levels.

OSHA continued their High Emphasis Program on Fall Protection throughout FY2023. In line with that directive the three Contractors receiving the largest OSHA fines in FY2023 were: 1. A Roofing Contractor in New York: $687,000 2. A Roofing Contractor in New Jersey: $584,000 3. A Roofing Contractor in Ohio: $548,000

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Multiple repeat and willful violations were observed during inspections at all three sites.

OSHA’s budget went from $591 million in 2022 to $632 million in 2023, a 7% increase. The budget for FY2024 requested $738 million, an increase of 16.8%. According to OSHA Director Doug Parker, the agency hopes to increase Federal OSHA employees from 2150 to 2505 (16%) including adding new compliance officers in 2024 to the current staff of 900. The targets for FY2024 have not been achieved as of yet and the government (including OSHA) has been mostly operating under several 2023 Continuing Resolutions (CR’s), the last of which is set to expire on January 19, 2024 The Biden Administration, Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su, and OSHA Director Parker will continue to strongly promote workplace safety for employees throughout 2024. Ultimately, contractors can expect that enforcement of OSHA’s safety regulations will stay aggressive and robust going forward.

Since OSHA was established in 1970, it has played the major role in creating a safer working environment across all industries. Worker injuries and illnesses have dropped from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers in 1972 to 2.8 per 100 in the most recent survey done in 2019. During that same period worker deaths in America declined as well, from about 38 worker deaths a day to 14 a day.

In recent years construction has accounted for approximately 9 % of all worker injuries but 20% of worker fatalities. The leading cause of workplace fatalities has overwhelmingly been motor vehicle accidents, with about 40% of work fatalities occurring in the transportation industry.

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Constructing Safety: The Six Pillars of a Fleet Safety Framework: Developing an effective vehicle safety program, or a Fleet Safety Plan, is a must for construction companies. Beyond merely satisfying state and federal regulations, a comprehensive plan serves as a proactive strategy to address several key aspects: • Crash Recording and Reporting: Clearly communicated procedures for recording and reporting crashes are fundamental. This goes beyond regulatory requirements, streamlining the postaccident process and providing a solid foundation for risk assessment and management. Accurate and timely reporting becomes the first line of defense in minimizing potential risks associated with vehicle-related incidents.

• Risk Mitigation and Liability Reduction: A well-defined Fleet Safety Plan serves as a proactive tool to reduce the risk of liability. By establishing and effectively communicating safety protocols, construction companies can preemptively mitigate potential risks connected to vehicle-related incidents. This strategic approach safeguards against liability and cultivates a safety-first mindset within the organization.

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Financial Impact Reduction: Acknowledging the significant financial impact of vehicle-related crashes, including lost-time injuries, a robust Fleet Safety Plan becomes a financial steward for the company. By promoting safe driving practices and preventing accidents, the plan acts as a cost-effective measure, minimizing financial implications and ensuring a safer, more resilient operation.

Establishing Baseline Expectations: The Fleet Safety Plan sets baseline expectations for safe driving procedures and practices, creating a standardized framework for all employees. continued on page 64

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Insurance Perspective continued from page 63 Beyond enhancing operational efficiency, this standardization fosters a culture of safety within the organization. Every employee becomes an ambassador of safety, contributing to an environment where risk is actively managed.

• Employee Involvement and Ownership: Actively involving employees in developing and implementing the Fleet Safety Plan fosters a sense of ownership. This engagement goes beyond mere compliance, instilling a collective commitment to safety among the workforce. When safety is a shared responsibility, each team member proactively contributes to accident prevention and risk mitigation.

• Management Commitment: Documenting management's responsibility, authority, and accountability for safe vehicle operations is crucial. Beyond providing a clear framework for responsibility, this documentation establishes leadership's dedication to prioritizing safety. When safety is not just a policy but a guiding principle, it permeates every level of the organization, influencing behavior and decision-making.

In implementing these six components, construction companies can fortify their Fleet Safety Frame-

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Safety Synergy: The Role of Fleet Technology In an industry where precision is paramount, Fleet Technology stands out as a pivotal element, seamlessly intertwining with safety protocols to elevate the construction safety landscape. Accidents can be complex, and police reports often fall short of accurately determining who is at fault. This is where advanced camera systems come into play, offering a clear and detailed record of events.

• Camera Systems for Clarity: Camera systems are pivotal in eliminating ambiguity in accident scenarios. By capturing real-time footage, these systems provide indisputable evidence, aiding in accurately determining fault and expediting insurance claims.

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Driver Monitoring for Reinforced Safety: Integrating driver monitoring systems reinforces safe driving habits. By tracking and analyzing driver behavior, construction companies can identify areas for improvement, implement targeted training, and ultimately enhance overall safety.

When thinking about Fleet Safety Plans and the influence of technology within your operations, consider the actionable steps your company can take.

Whether through continuous training initiatives, harnessing the power of the latest safety technologies, or fostering open lines of communication, each proactive measure contributes to shaping a construction landscape that prioritizes safety and sets the stage for long-term success. Embrace the strategic imperative of safety and technology, allowing it to guide your company toward a future characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence and the well-being of your workforce.

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2024 Scholarship Applications Available Now UCANE to Award Twelve $2,000 Scholarships WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? •

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The applicant should be a high school senior who will be enrolling full time in an accredited two- or four-year academic institution for the year beginning in September 2024 OR a current full-time college student who has not previously received a UCANE scholarship.

HOW WILL THE APPLICATION BE JUDGED? Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Two of the 12 scholarships will be awarded to applicants pursuing a construction related degree. There will be a question on the application to indicate if you believe you are eligible for these scholarships. The other 10 scholarships are open to all other courses of study.

Applications are judged and winners are selected by independent outside educators. Selection will be based on the overall worthiness of the applicant by considering: 1. Scholastic achievement; 2. Interest and effort in preparing for your vocation; 3. Extra-curricular activities at and away from school, including community and religious service; 4. Difficulty of course curriculum and career objectives; 5. Personal recommendations; 6. Thoroughness of the completed application, particularly the essay

HOW WILL THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE APPLICATION BE PROTECTED? Each application is assigned a number. When completed, page 1 of the application, with the name of the applicant, must be detached and sealed in the accompanying envelope. Please be certain to indicate the UCANE firm where you, your parent, or grandparent is employed when applying. The applicant’s name must not appear on any part of the application or attached transcripts and recommendations. After the winning applications have been selected, the envelopes with those corresponding numbers will be opened to identify the award recipients.

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: In the event the applicant receives a full scholarship from the college of his/her choice, or from any organization, civic group, etc., the UCANE Scholarship will be awarded to another applicant. Applicant’s parent/grandparent must work for a company in the New England Region.

Applications must be received in the UCANE office no later than April 14, 2024. If you have any questions concerning the completion of this application please contact: Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. 300 Congress Street • Suite 101 • Quincy, MA 02169 Tel: 617.471.9955 • Email: pgalvin@ucane.com 66

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Notice Employers must submit their 2023 Injury records to OSHA between January 1, 2024 and March 2, 2024.

Reporting must be done on OSHA forms 300, 300A, and 301 and must be submitted electronically.

Injury Tracking Application (ITA) Please be aware that the updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Injury Tracking Application (ITA) is now available from osha.gov/injuryreporting. This page provides requirements and guidance about electronically submitting your establishments’ injury and illness data from the OSHA Form 300A: Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300: Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301: Injury and Illness Incident Report. These data help employers, workers and OSHA evaluate the safety of a workplace, understand industry hazards, and implement worker protections to reduce and eliminate hazards, preventing future workplace injuries and illnesses.

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Select Board Approves Submittal of Amended Wastewater Plan ORLEANS – The town will submit an amended comprehensive wastewater master plan to the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency for consideration by the end of the month.

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he select board on November 29 voted in support of going ahead with the amended plan, which proposes to stretch future sewering efforts across 16 phases instead of the six originally planned.

Sewering is being pursued as the town’s primary way of reducing the amount of nitrogen entering the town’s waterways. Title 5 septic systems are among the biggest contributors to nitrogen loading locally.

By abandoning septic systems and tying into town sewer, wastewater is treated through the town’s new treatment facility on Overland Way, thereby keeping nitrogen out of the groundwater.

Approximately 1,100 customers downtown have until March to connect to the sewer system, while construction began this summer on the second phase of sewering in the Meetinghouse Pond area. Plans are currently in the works to connect approximately 300 more properties to the sewer in the areas of Pilgrim Lake, Crystal Lake, Arey’s Pond and Lonnie’s Pond.

Kevin Galligan of the select board, who also chairs the wastewater management advisory committee, said the advisory committee has been working since July on amending the existing plan, which was approved in 2010.

Galligan said with more phases, the town can take a more “measured” approach to funding its sewering initiatives alongside other long-term capital projects, among them a new library, fire station and potentially a new elementary school.

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ing the other capital needs the town has,” he said.

The new phasing would also allow the town to better prioritize areas to sewer based on the need, and Galligan said town officials can rearrange and reprioritize phases as needed simply by notifying the state.

The scope of work will not change if the amended plan is approved, Galligan said. When complete, sewers will be available to approximately 60 percent of the town.

But the amended plan would extend the project’s overall time frame. In a presentation to the select board, Tim Harrison of AECOM said each phase is expected to take three years from concept to completion, with all work anticipated to be completed in 2067. That would also require an expansion of the new wastewater treatment facility to allow for additional capacity sometime in the late 2030s. continued on page 71

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Spotlight on Cape Cod continued from page 69 “Ultimately after implementation of all 16 phases, we would anticipate that all the nitrogen and nutrient removal needs of the town will be met,” he said.

The bulk of the necessary nitrogen removal in town, more than half, will be addressed through the first three phases of sewer work, Harrison told the select board.

“Beyond that, you can see that the next several phases are definitely going to be hitting Pleasant Bay [total maximum daily load] requirements and bringing the town’s obligations down there as quickly as we can,” he said.

The amended plan comes in the wake of new Title 5 regulations put forth by MassDEP in July. The new regulations require all property owners in town to

update their existing Title 5 systems within five years unless the town applies for a watershed permit from the agency. Orleans is in the process of applying for the permit.

As a member of the four-town Pleasant Bay Alliance alongside Chatham, Harwich and Eastham, Orleans already has a watershed permit in place with MassDEP for regulating nitrogen loading in the bay. What remains to be seen is how other watersheds — including Rock Harbor, the Nauset Estuary and the Namskaket Marsh — will be addressed.

MassDEP has yet to assign TMDLs to those watersheds or designate them as “nitrogen sensitive areas.”

But Galligan said that’s where the flexibility of the amended wastewater plan comes into play.

“MassDEP is not telling us that they’re going to be pushing for that,” he said of cleanup in Rock Harbor, Nauset Estuary and Namskaket. “So why push urgency of capital when we don’t have the pressure? The only pressure we have right now is in Pleasant Bay, so we’re going to focus on that.”

The amended plan also addresses alternatives to treating nitrogen apart from sewering. The town has an ongoing aquaculture pilot program in Lonnie’s Pond, while another pilot program testing permeable barriers is ongoing at Nauset Regional Middle School.

“So those remain active options for the town,” Harrison said.

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MassDEP has yet to weigh in on whether or not oystering and other aquaculture efforts such as those in Lonnie’s Pond will count toward the town’s nitrogen reduction efforts. Select Board member Mefford Runyon asked if there’s been any feedback from the state on the status of the town’s pilot program.

“It really is burned in as an assumption in the plan that we’re going to continue to take credit [for aquaculture] for the duration,” Galligan said.

The town has committed $89 million to sewering to date through continued on page 72

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Spotlight on Cape Cod continued from page 71 the first two phases, including $60 million downtown and $29 million for Meetinghouse Pond. As with those phases, property owners will continue to be assessed betterments to help cover the cost of future phases of sewering. Property owners have the option of paying their betterments in a lump sum or financing the cost over a period of 30 years with interest capped at 2 percent.

The town will also continue to utilize other funding options at their disposal to finance sewering efforts.

Those include the state revolving fund, the Cape and Islands water protection fund and short-term rental tax revenue. The town also has a wastewater stabilization fund that generates $1.8 million annually.

The town has had pre-filing meetings with MassDEP, MEPA and the Cape Cod Commission. Galligan said the amended plan is being looked at by MEPA as a “full build,” and that any future changes to the plan once approved should be minor.

“This is the last big ACWMP Orleans may ever have to do, hopefully,” Galligan said.

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On the second floor of the Sandwich Center for Active Living, contractors and vendors interested in helping operate the underused wastewater treatment plant on Joint Base Cape Cod listened.

The plant's new owners were presenting.

“We’re at the finish line, but we’re really just beginning,” said Matthew Kennedy, co-founder of the Spotlight on Cape Cod continued page 72Partners. investment and development firm,from Converge Despite what has been a saga of events leading up to the Wednesday morning meetings — with several delays and contracts being scrutinized by federal, state and local agencies — Kennedy said he is certain the plant can be used to handle sewage from towns on the Upper Cape.

Wastewater Plant at Cape Cod Base “There’s probably seven or eight different government organizations involved in this deal,” Kennedy said. “LiningP all rivatized the pieces up and getting all the approvals takes,T I think, longerU thanses the folks in the -O pen to own private sector may wish, but ultimately, the government has been a good partner in working with us in

a collaborative to get this done.”deal with US Air Force. American States Utility Services Convergeway Partners strikes

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the second the Sandwich operations March 1 under its 29, localand subsidiary, The firmnofficially tookfloor full of ownership of theCenter plant from the U.S. Air Force on Sept.

KennedyBay State Utility Services. Kennedy said Converge has for Active Living, contractors vendors said the next step will be for Convergeand to take title on March 1. interested in helping operate the underused

leased the wastewater facility to ASUS, which was

Another company, American Utility Services, referred to to asrun ASUS, will then awarded the contract the plant by thebegin U.S. Dewastewater treatment plant on States Joint Base Cape Cod commonly operations March 1 under its local subsidiary, Bay State Utility Services.

Kennedy said Converge has partment of Defense for $45 million in September. listened. leased the wastewater facility to ASUS, which was awarded the contract to run the plant by the U.S. During the interim, ASUS Vice President of OpThe plant's new owners weremillion presenting.

Department of Defense for $45 in September.

“We’re at the finish line, but we’re really just beginning,” said Matthew Kennedy, co-founder of the investment and development firm, Converge Partners.

Despite what has been a saga of events leading up to the recent morning meetings — with several delays and contracts being scrutinized by federal, state and local agencies — Kennedy said he is certain the plant can be used to handle sewage from towns on the Upper Cape.

“There’s probably seven or eight different government organizations involved in this deal,” Kennedy said. “Lining all the pieces up and getting all the approvals takes, I think, longer than the folks in the private sector may wish, but ultimately, the government has been a good partner in working with us in a collaborative way to get this done.”

The firm officially took full ownership of the plant from the U.S. Air Force on September 29, and Kennedy said the next step will be for Converge to take title on March 1.

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erations Susan Miller said the company will be hiring around 11 people to begin operations. Some of the positions include a utility manager, a superintendent, treatment plant operators, utility technicians and maintenance techs, she said.

“We’re just wanting to meet those that are local in the community,” said Emily Stewart, the ASUS director of business development, referring to the day’s meetings. “We like to work with all of the local folks here who bring that level of expertise and knowledge to ASUS as we move in.” Some towns are interested in using the plant, others not.

Several towns on the Upper Cape are critically aware of the need to solve the problem of sewage disposal, the pollutants that come with individual septic systems, as well as aging infrastructure. They see the plant as a potential solution.

Sandwich, in particular, has made significant inroads toward using the treatment plant as an option to handle disposal of some wastewater.

“Working with Joint Base Cape Cod, we think, far and away, makes the most sense for us,” Sandwich continued on page 75

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Spotlight on Cape Cod continued from page 74 Town Manager Bud Dunham said. “We’re fortunate from others in that we only have about 25-35% of our community that needs to be sewered, but the parts that do abut the base.” It would make a lot of sense for the town to try to work cooperatively with ASUS and Converge, Dunham said.

Connecting their municipal lines, Dunham said, is a cheaper and more environmentally sound alternative to individual septic systems, which are a leading contributor to nitrogen pollution that is destroying water quality.

An official at the Mashpee town manager’s office said the Select Board has not directed the town to consider using the base treatment plant and declined further comment.

Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Bourne Select Board chair, said the town is not considering using the plant at present.

“We have not identified that as an option in the comprehensive wastewater management plan,” Mastrangelo said. “We have been in discussions, some early discussions about utilizing it, but right now it’s not in our plan.”

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320 South St. 3 Belcher St.••Plainville, Plainville,MA MA02762 02762 Tel: 866-695-3252 • Fax: 508-699-2387 email: sales@lorussocorp.com

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