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IN THIS ISSUE

OFFICERS President TONY BORRELLI Celco Construction Corp. President Elect JOHN OUR Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Treasurer PAUL SCENNA Albanese D&S, Inc. Secretary RICHARD PACELLA, JR. R. M. Pacella Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCELLA ALBANESE Albanese Bros., Inc. VINCENT BARLETTA Barletta Heavy Division NICK BIELLO J. D’Amico, Inc. KEVIN COLE J. F. White Contracting Co. STEPHEN J. CONNOLLY ATS Equipment, Inc. MAUREEN DAGLE Dagle Electrical Const., Corp. THOMAS DESCOTEAUX R. H. White Const. Co., Inc. ALEX DUNN Travelers GREG FEENEY Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC JERRY GAGLIARDUCCI Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. PHIL JASSET Honorary Board Member AL MORTEO FED. CORP. JOSEPH PACELLA RJV Construction Corp. BRIAN RAWSTON Jay Cashman, Inc. KENNETH STEVENS A. H. Harris & Sons, Inc. PAUL UMBRO, JR. Umbro & Sons Construction Corp. CHRIS VALENTI GVC Construction, Inc. DAVID ZOPPO R. Zoppo Corp.

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5 President’s Message: Bring on Spring...Please!!

7 Legislative Update:

• Committee Leadership Set for 2015-2016 Legislative Session • Local Businesses Suing to Enforce Citizens United Decision in the Commonwealth • Baker-Polito Administration to Analyze Workforce Training • Excessive Claims for Fuel Tax Credits Make the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for the 2015 Filing Season • Former Member of Massachusetts Water Infrastructure Finance Commission Named Undersecretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

19 Legal Corner:

Legal Update: The Coughlin v. Gilbane Appeal and its Impact on Construction Managers at Risk Under Chapter 149A

23 Regional Water Quality Plan Moving Forward 27 In Memoriam:

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29 UCANE’s Safety Corner: Preventing Trench Collapse

33 UCANE’s 2015 Scholarship Applications Now Available 35 UCANE Welcomes New Members 37 Massachusetts LLS Presents “Champions of Hope Gala” 41 Financial Management:

• Above-The-Line Tax Deductions • Dealing With Sequence Risk • Turn Relatives Into Employees to Reduce Taxes

52 UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board Members

CONGRATULATORY ADS Pages 56-106 UCANE sincerely thanks our members for their ongoing support of our Association.

107 Commemorative Congratulatory Ad Index Editor: Anne Klayman, Associate Editor: Suzanne Savage, Graphic Designer: Sherri Klayman Construction Outlook Chairman: Tony Borrelli Editorial Board: Tony Borrelli, John Our, Paul Scenna, and Richard Pacella, Jr. 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; E-mail: aklayman@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 Abington, MA. POSTMASTER, please send form #3579 to Construction Outlook, Crown Colony Office Park, 300 Congress Street, Suite 101, Quincy, MA 02169.

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Bring on Spring...PLEASE!! Last month, I jokingly thanked Mother Nature for delivering somewhat of a Stimulus Package in late January to Massachusetts’ contractors via the “Blizzard of 2015”. Little did I know what she had in store for us in February! The winter of 2014-2015 is now in the record books statewide as the snowiest, and one of the coldest, in over 100 years.

lowing and snow removal is a necessary, but often undesirable part of the business for many contractors. In New England most of us are used to winter moratoriums (usually from December 1 to April 1) for most horizontal public works projects. So in order to pay for some of the winter overhead and maybe to keep a few key guys working, many of us count on doing some amount of snow operations.

Federal assistance due to our extreme weather conditions. We know he will give it his best shot, but I’m sure he will have to get in line behind other states that experienced an equally severe winter.

During a normal year (44-inch average in Boston) snow might bring in some needed revenue, but the work is never easy. Many refer to it as “Blood Money”. You get your equipment mechanically ready, fix the heaters, and invest in snowplows and cutting edges, and oftentimes get very little snow! Every year it gets harder to convince your guys how much fun it is to get out of a warm bed in the middle of the night and drive through terrible weather so they can work all night and then sleep during the day…or maybe get no sleep at all! If you are able to keep a crew or two working on construction through the winter, a snow alert becomes a major headache as you scramble to button up your worksite and try to figure out how you move the equipment and who is available to operate each piece. Did I forget to mention the part about trying, but rarely succeeding, to clean the salt and chemicals off your equipment and trucks after every storm so that maybe they won’t rot away two years earlier than expected?

The extreme cold and deep frost also raised havoc with aging water mains, water services, and even some not so old sewer systems all across the state. As the ground thaws out this month and next, many more breaks and resultant “band-aid” repairs of our underground infrastructure are expected. I am sure that Governor Baker will also consider the extraordinary costs for these repairs in his application for federal funding.

But the winter of 2015, with over 100 inches of snowfall recorded almost everywhere in Massachusetts, will certainly be a winter to remember for those contractors that chose to be in the snow plowing business. It will also be a winter to remember for those cities and towns, and state agencies that had to pay for Mother Nature’s wrath. Not even Cape Cod was spared! I venture to guess that most snow and ice budgets were exhausted early on. I’m sure by now that Governor Baker has applied for

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We hope that state and local coffers will receive some funding assistance, as they all begin the important process of formulating their 2015 budgets, which typically impact UCANE members.

UCANE will continue to remind the Governor and the legislature that temporary repairs are not the solution to our infrastructure problems. They must think long term, and they must not forget that the $21 billion funding needs gap for statewide water and sewer infrastructure can only be narrowed by committing an increased investment into these systems that are so important to our daily lives and critical to support the economic growth of the Commonwealth.

What a winter. I for one have had enough! It has been reported that Punxsutawney Phil has a bounty on his head for putting us into this mess. Someday these mounds of snow will melt, the frost will leave the ground, and we can put people back to work on construction sites. Spring may be a little late arriving this year, but it will eventually arrive, and it can’t come soon enough for me. n

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Committee Leadership Set for 2015-2016 Legislative Session

he Massachusetts House of Representatives recently announced its committee assignments and leadership for the 2015-2016 legislative session. For UCANE’s purposes, Senator Anne Gobi, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on the Environment, will be joined by Representative Paul Schmid as House Chairman. In an interesting bit of trivia, Senator Gobi was the House Chair of the same committee during the 2013-2014 legislative session. The Joint Committee on the Environment often considers water infrastructure, water quality, and emissions issues. The Joint Committee on State Administration, which often considers contracting and procurement issues, will be chaired by Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Peter Kocot, who returns after chairing the committee for Speaker DeLeo last session. The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, where Dig-Safe legislation is sometimes considered, will be chaired again by Senator Ben Downing and new Chairman, Representative Tom Golden. The Joint Committee on Transportation, which often considers CDL and driver issues, will continue to be led by Senator Tom McGee and Representative Bill Straus. The Joint Committee on Public Safety, which often considers hoisting and trench safety issues, will see the return of Representative Hank Naughton and Senator Jim Timilty as Chairmen. Finally, the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, which considers workplace and wage issues, will be chaired by Senator Dan Wolf and Representative John Scibak, who chaired the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure last session.

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The Chairmanship appointments for the other Joint Committee appointments include: Children & Families Committee Representative Kay Khan of Newton Senator Jennifer Flanagan of Leominster Community Development & Small Businesses Committee Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante of Gloucester Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives of Newburyport Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee Representative Jennifer Benson of Lunenburg Senator Thomas Kennedy of Brockton Economic Development & Emerging Technologies Committee Representative Joseph Wagner of Chicopee Senator Eileen Donoghue of Lowell Education Committee Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch of Wellesley Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz of Boston Elder Affairs Committee Representative Denise Garlick of Needham Senator Pat Jehlen of Somerville Election Laws Committee Representative John Mahoney of Worcester Senator Thomas Kennedy of Brockton Financial Services Committee Representative Aaron Michlewitz of Boston Senator Jamie Eldridge of Acton continued on page 9

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Legislative Update continued from page 7 Health Care Financing Committee Representative Jeffrey Sanchez of Boston Senator James Welch of West Springfield Higher Education Committee Representative Thomas Sannicandro of Ashland Senator Michael Moore of Millbury Housing Committee Representative Kevin Honan of Boston Senator Linda Dorcena Forry of Boston

Public Service Committee Representative James Murphy of Weymouth Senator James Timilty of Walpole Revenue Committee Representative Jay Kaufman of Lexington Senator Michael Rodrigues of Westport Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy Committee Representative Thomas Golden, Jr. of Lowell Senator Benjamin Downing of Pittsfield

Judiciary Committee Representative John Fernandes of Milford Senator William Brownsberger of Belmont

Tourism, Arts & Cultural Development Committee Representative Cory Atkins of Concord Senator Eric Lesser of Longmeadow

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Committee Representative Elizabeth Malia of Boston Senator Jennifer Flanagan of Leominster

Veterans & Federal Affairs Representative Jerald Parisella of Beverly Senator Michael Rush of West Roxbury

Municipalities & Regional Government Committee Representative James O’Day of West Boylston Senator Barbara L’Italien of Andover

With legislative committee appointments now completed, the House and Senate Clerks, respectively, will begin to assign legislative matters to the appropriate committees. Once the committees have begun to receive the proffered legislation, they will begin the hearing process. continued on page 11

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Local Businesses Suing to Enforce Citizens United Decision in the Commonwealth

s first reported by the State House News Service, an Arizona-based conservative group, the Goldwater Institute, plans to sue the Massachusetts Office for Campaigns and Political Finance (OCPF) on behalf of two local businesses, arguing that Massachusetts has banned businesses from making political donations while allowing unions to contribute up to $15,000. According to the lawsuit against OCPF, "businesses and unions are functionally equivalent organizations." Further, "there is no legitimate justification for allowing unions to contribute thousands of dollars to candidates, parties, and political committees, while completely banning any contributions from businesses". The Goldwater Institute is filing the lawsuit on behalf of two businesses: 1A Auto Inc., which sells auto parts in Pepperell, and 126 Self Storage Inc., which rents out self-storage units in Ashland. Rick Green is the president of 1A Auto Inc. and chairman of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, a

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Legislative Update continued from page 11

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ccording to a press release by the BakerPolito Administration, Governor Baker signed an executive order formally establishing a "Workforce Skills Cabinet" chaired by Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ron Walker. Secretary Walker will be joined by Education Secretary Jim Peyser and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash in developing a plan to address the disconnect between available jobs and skilled workers by the summer. The Workforce Skills Cabinet will develop goals, objectives, and metrics with the input of individuals, businesses, government agencies, communitybased organizations, and advocacy groups, identifying, recommending, and ultimately implementing by region, suggestions to improve alignment amongst state policies, programs, resources to improve workforce skills, job readiness and vocational and educational opportunities, reporting their progress back to the Governor.

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Excessive Claims for Fuel Tax Credits Make the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for the 2015 Filing Season

ach year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) highlights the 12 areas where taxpayers attempt to receive improper credit or refunds on their individual or corporate tax filings. As part of that announcement, the IRS warned that taxpayers should watch for improper claims for fuel tax credits. Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter any time, but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire people to help with their taxes. Fraud involving the fuel tax credit is considered a frivolous tax claim and can result in a penalty of $5,000. Furthermore, illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest, and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice to shutdown scams and prosecute the criminals behind them. The fuel tax credit is generally limited to offhighway business use or use in farming. Consequently, the credit is not available to most taxpayers. But yet, the IRS routinely finds unscrupulous preparers who have enticed sizable groups of taxpayers to erroneously claim the credit to inflate their refunds. The federal government taxes gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, alternative fuels, and certain other types of fuel. Certain commercial uses of these fuels are nontaxable. Individuals and businesses that purchase fuel for one of those purposes can claim a tax credit by filing Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels. The tax is on fuels used to power vehicles and equipment on roads and highways. Taxes paid for fuel to power vehicles and equipment used off-road may qualify for the tax credit and may include farm equipment, certain boats, trains, and airplanes. Improper claims for the fuel tax credit generally come in two forms. An individual or business may make an erroneous claim on their otherwise legitimate tax return, or an identity thief may claim the credit in a broader fraudulent scheme. MARCH, 2015

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Former Member of Massachusetts Water Infrastructure Finance Commission Named Undersecretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

n February, Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Matthew Beaton announced Ned Bartlett, Esq. will serve as Undersecretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Undersecretary Bartlett, representing the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, was an active member of the Massachusetts Water Infrastructure Finance Commission, which was created to identify and address the Commonwealth’s water infrastructure funding gap.

pertise will enable the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to make certain that Massachusetts remains a leader in clean and renewable energy, and continues to protect our natural resources and preserve open spaces for the residents of the Commonwealth.”

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Legal Update: The Coghlin v. Gilbane Appeal and its Impact on Construction Managers at Risk Under Chapter 149A On March 2, the highest court in Massachusetts heard arguments in the Coghlin v. Gilbane appeal, a case involving the rights and obligations of construction managers on Chapter 149A projects. The case garnered wide attention last summer when the Worcester Superior Court dismissed Gilbane’s pass-through claims against DCAM on grounds that the claims were barred by the construction management at-risk (“CMR”) contract procured under Chapter 149A. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) took direct appellate review of this first-of-its-kind decision, and is expected to issue a ruling this summer.

he case involved the construction of a psychiatric facility in Worcester, Massachusetts, where Gilbane served as DCAM’s construction manager at-risk for the project. When Coghlin – Gilbane’s electrical subcontractor – brought suit against Gilbane seeking more than $5 million in damages, Gilbane did what every contractor in Massachusetts has done for decades: it filed a third-party complaint to pass Coghlin’s claims through to the project owner. But this case was different – at least according to the Worcester Superior Court. Acknowledging the traditional construction law principles that make public owners liable for (and protect contractors from) flawed designs, the Superior Court concluded that those bedrock legal rules do not apply to CMR contracts under Chapter 149A. The court differentiated CMR projects from the “traditional design-bid-build project delivery method,” stating that a construction manager working under a CMR contract “takes on additional duties and responsi-

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Many of the day’s activities, including breakout sessions, were instead focused on implementation of the plan once it receives state and federal approval. Most notably, attendees focused on the creation of waste management agencies that must be designated by June 30 to manage the plan. There could be one agency or many, but towns would be the logical choice for the designation, said Paul Niedzwiecki, executive director of the commission. “I think the answer is obvious, since most of the towns are already moving forward with plans,” he said, noting that in many cases towns may want to partner and become one regional agency since they share waterways. The concept of a regional authority to manage the Cape’s wastewater infrastructure has been criticized by opponents as overreaching. Possible agency partnerships highlighted in Niedzwiecki’s presentation included: Sandwich, Falmouth, and Mashpee; Barnstable, Yarmouth, and Dennis; Orleans, Chatham, Harwich, and Brewster; and Eastham, Wellfleet, and Truro. The commission would provide the agencies with technical services and support, including geographic information systems, economic development, finance and legal services. Before the June 30 agency designations, Niedzwiecki said, there will be a meeting each month with prospective agencies to discuss nitrogen load allocations, development of watershed scenarios and organizational and legal structure. Costs associated to implement the plan were also discussed on Thursday. continued on page 25

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Financial Management continued from page 41 contribute to a simplified employee pension (SEP) plan until the due date of your 2014 tax return. Thus, with a filing extension, the SEP deadline can be October 15, 2015. You generally can contribute nearly 20% of your self-employment income, with an SEP contribution cap of $52,000 for 2014. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). With certain high deductible health insurance plans, you can make tax-deductible contributions to an HSA; you can tap these accounts for health care costs without owing income tax. Again, if you qualify for a 2014 HSA contribution, the deadline is April 15, 2015. Contribution limits go up to $7,550 for someone age 55 or older with family coverage. Self-employed health insurance. Selfemployed individuals can deduct the premiums paid for any medical insurance, dental and longterm care insurance. Policies also can cover the worker’s spouse, dependents, and non-dependent children who were under age 27 at the end of last year. What’s more, the IRS has said that Medicare premiums paid by self-employed individuals can be taken as an above-the-line adjustment to income. There are some conditions that must be met to claim this deduction.

Alimony. Amounts you paid to your spouse or a former spouse under a divorce or separation decree that qualify as alimony for tax purposes are deductible here. Other above-the-line deductions include jobrelated moving expenses and interest payments on student loans. continued on page 45

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equence risk, sometimes known as sequence of returns risk, is the peril that might be faced by retirees when they start drawing down their savings for living expenses. If you happen to retire at the wrong time— just before a severe bear market—you might run short of money in a relatively short time. Some financial advisors are especially concerned about sequence risk for retirees who are following a schedule of drawing down their savings. Such plans typically begin with a specific percentage withdrawal in year one of retirement, followed by inflationbased adjustments. Example 1: Molly Larson retires in 2015 with $1 million in savings. Molly’s plan calls for her to withdraw $40,000 (4% of $1 million) for living expenses this year. If inflation in 2015 is 5%, Molly would increase her 2016 withdrawal by 5%, to $42,000. If inflation in 2016 is 3%, Molly would increase her 2017 withdrawal by 3%, from $42,000 to $43,260. And so on.

Research indicates that such a plan has a very high likelihood of avoiding portfolio depletion over a 30-year retirement, assuming historic investment returns and inflation levels. Some advisors suggest another initial withdrawal rate, often in the 3%–5% range. Regardless, this strategy increases retirement withdrawals and decreases savings over time.

Enter Sequence Risk If a retiree’s portfolio earns 7% or 8% every year, it probably can pay out the projected cash flow for 30 years or longer. However, investment returns fluctuate, and the sequence of those returns can be vital. Example 2: Assume the same facts as in example 1. Molly’s portfolio grows by 15% in 2015, from $1 million to $1.15 million. Her $40,000 withdrawal reduces the balance to $1.11 million. If inflation is 5% this year, and Molly withdraws $42,000 in 2016, as planned, her withdrawal rate ($42,000 withdrawal from a $1.11 million portfolio) is around 3.8%. Molly’s withdrawal schedule seems to be on track. continued on page 47

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Serious for Seniors Sequence risk may not be a major risk for younger investors because initial setbacks can be recovered by later gains. That may not be true for retirees in the distribution mode, especially if their plan calls for increasing withdrawals to keep pace with inflation. Early portfolio losses mixed with larger distributions result in a smaller asset base, so that the subsequent recovery won’t be as powerful. The effect of sequence risk is especially potent during the first five years of retirement distributions.

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ohn is Vice President of the Robert B. Our Company, Inc., one of Cape Cod’s largest general contractors. He is a second generation family member who is carrying on the company’s tradition of having an excellent business reputation while providing the experience and expertise to complete quality, on-time projects. Succeeding generations of the Our family have also assumed roles in the business. John has been a UCANE member since 2005. He has served on our Board of Directors, and as UCANE Secretary and Treasurer, as well as being an active member of our Budget, Executive, and Government Relations Committees. He believes strongly in our Association, and its goals and future. UCANE welcomes the skill, experience, and expertise he possesses in the underground utility industry, which is an asset to serving as President Elect.

Treasurer

Paul Scenna - Albanese D&S, Inc.

aul is Vice President of Albanese D&S, Inc., Dracut, MA. The company has been a UCANE member since 1992. Paul earned his degree in Civil Engineering at Merrimack College and pursued his MBA at Suffolk University while working full-time. Paul has been a UCANE Board Member since 2008. He has served as UCANE Secretary and currently serves on our Budget, Executive, Government Relations, and Nominating Committees. On several occasions Paul has been called upon to provide testimony before State Legislative Committees on behalf of UCANE. Paul has gained the respect and admiration of his co-workers and peers within the utility construction industry. His ongoing commitment to UCANE is evident through his hard work in effectively communicating the issues of vital importance to our industry.

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Richard Pacella, Jr. - R. M. Pacella, Inc.

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OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Tony Borrelli ..........................Celco Construction Corp. John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese......................................................................Albanese Bros., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Stephen J. Connolly...................................................................ATS Equipment, Inc. Maureen Dagle............................................................Dagle Electrical Const., Corp. Thomas Descoteaux............................................ R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Alex Dunn...................................................................................................... Travelers Greg Feeney......................................................... Feeney Brothers Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Kenneth Stevens................................................................. A. H. Harris & Sons, Inc. Paul Umbro, Jr.................................................... Umbro & Sons Construction Corp. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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UCANE

is to be congratulated for over 60 years of commitment and dedication to our industry. P.O. Box 1539 Harwich, MA 02645 Tel: 508.432.0530

Best wishes to UCANE’s Officers and Board as they meet the challenges of the new year. 33 Oak Street • Hingham, MA 02043 (781) 749-9468 • FAX (781) 749-6173

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Congratulations

to the 2015 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc.

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OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our Industry for over six decades.

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Wishes to congratulate the 2015 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Tony Borrelli ..........................Celco Construction Corp. John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr ............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Congratulates UCANE

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board. OFFICERS President......................................................... Tony Borrelli President Elect.....................................................John Our Treasurer.........................................................Paul Scenna Secretary.........................................................Richard Pacella, Jr.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marcella Albanese Thomas Descoteaux Vincent Barletta Alex Dunn Nick Biello Greg Feeney Kevin Cole Jerry Gagliarducci Stephen J. Connolly Phil Jasset Maureen Dagle Al Morteo Candia, NH 133 Raymond Road Tel: (603) 483-2100

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Joseph Pacella Brian Rawston Kenneth Stevens Paul Umbro, Jr. Chris Valenti David Zoppo

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 61 years.

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades. Congratulations to the 2015 slate of Officers and Board of Directors. There is strength in numbers and our company is proud to stand alongside other UCANE members to support and work for our common goals.

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Rain For Rent New England wishes to congratulate the 2015 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marcella Albanese......................................................................Albanese Bros., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Stephen J. Connolly...................................................................ATS Equipment, Inc. Maureen Dagle............................................................Dagle Electrical Const., Corp. Thomas Descoteaux............................................ R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Alex Dunn...................................................................................................... Travelers Greg Feeney......................................................... Feeney Brothers Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Kenneth Stevens................................................................. A. H. Harris & Sons, Inc. Paul Umbro, Jr.................................................... Umbro & Sons Construction Corp. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2015 Officers & Board of Directors OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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UCANE HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT! 773 Salem Street 87 Haverhill Road 153 Cranberry Hwy Wilmington, MA Amesbury, MA Rochester, MA Mail: PO Box 520 ● Wilmington, MA 01887

Congratulations to the 2015 UCANE Officers

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Your continued commitment and dedication to our industry is deeply appreciated. Direct to the equipment fueling of construction equipment

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to UCANE

celebrating 61 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

Jay Cashman, Inc. 549 South St. Quincy, MA 02169 617.890.0600

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We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals.

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L. Guerini Group, Inc.

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to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board of Directors UNITED WE STAND! P.O. Box 260187 Mattapan, MA 02126

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Congratulations to PAUL SCENNA on his installation as Treasurer and to MARCELLA ALBANESE on her installation as a member of the Board of Directors. We applaud them for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to UCANE. From your family at Albanese D&S, Inc. 66 Silva Lane • Dracut, MA 01826 Tel: (978) 937-0909 • Fax: (978) 937-9292 80

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Congratulating UCANE on on Congratulating UCANE Achieving 60 Years of Achieving Over 60 Years of Professional Excellence. Professional Excellence.

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board of Directors

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Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc. Construction Managers and General Contractors Since 1879

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 61 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. ~ Jeff Bardell Western MA Office 480 Hampden Street Holyoke MA 01040 T: 413.534.0246 T: 800.255.0235 F: 413.534.2902

Eastern MA Office

Connecticut Office

1000 Franklin Village Drive, Suite 106 Franklin, MA 02038 T: 508.520.8900 F: 508.520.8925

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Congratulations to the Officers and Board of Directors of Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. Your Continued Dedication to the Utility Construction Industry is Appreciated by All.

A.F. Amorello&Sons, Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTORS

115 Southwest Cutoff • Worcester, MA 01614 • 508-791-8778 Fax: 508-791-2296

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our Industry for over six decades. MARCH, 2015

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WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, INC.

UNITED WE STAND!

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board of Directors! Best wishes to Tony Borrelli. From your friends at RJV Construction Corp.

5 Centennial Drive • Peabody, MA 01960 Tel: 978-532-1900 • Fax: 978-573-4054

21 Lincoln Street • Canton, MA 02021 T: (781) 821-1469 • F: (781) 828-5116

Wishes to congratulate UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board

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Tel: (800) 426-6246 (781) 769-2400 Fax: (781) 769-8222

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to UCANE’s Officers and Board as they meet the challenges of the new year.

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A. Andreassi & Son, Inc. 781-769-1146

CULLEN, MURPHY & CO., P.C. Certified Public Accountants • John E. Merchant, CPA

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015. 1506 Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062

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Tel: (781) 769-6262 Fax: (781) 769-5675

Congratulations We are proud to be a UCANE member since 1968 and we wish to congratulate Tony Borrelli and the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015.

J. D’Amico, Inc. Nick Biello

Anthony D’Amico

Jim D’Amico

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10 York Ave. • Randolph, MA 02368 Tel: (781) 961-3700 • Fax: (781) 986-4667 • E-Mail: nick@jdamico.com

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board of Directors! Best wishes from your friends at:

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P.A. Landers, Inc.

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JP & SONS onstruction Co., Inc.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

THE 2015 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UTILITY CONTRACTORS’ ASSN. OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. ARE TO BE CONGRATULATED. Your dedication to improving our industry is deeply appreciated. 1420 MAIN STREET MILLIS, MA 02054

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish Customers deserve to congratulate the the best. We demand it. Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015.

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Delivering Reliability

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We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 61 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

DOERING Equipment Co.

Est. 1968

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015.

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR Manufacturer and Installer of Bituminous Concrete Products

Congratulates UCANE

Celebrating 61 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. (508) 583-2029

Office: Plant: (508) 587-6953

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board of Directors 939 East Street • Tewksbury, MA 01876 • Tel: 978.340.9333 www.mctrucks.com

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating over 60 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry! 123 Ocean State Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 800-554-4557 www.oceanstateoil.com

President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Tony Borrelli Celco Const. Corp. John Our Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc.

Marcella Albanese Vincent Barletta Nick Biello Kevin Cole Stephen J. Connolly Maureen Dagle Thomas Descoteaux Alex Dunn Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Phil Jasset Al Morteo Joseph Pacella Brian Rawston Kenneth Stevens Paul Umbro, Jr. Chris Valenti David Zoppo

Albanese Bros., Inc. Barletta Heavy Division J. D’Amico, Inc. J. F. White Contracting Co. ATS Equipment, Inc. Dagle Electrical Const., Corp. R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Travelers Feeney Brothers Excavation, LLC Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Honorary Board Member FED. CORP. RJV Construction Corp. Jay Cashman, Inc. A. H. Harris & Sons, Inc. Umbro & Sons Construction Corp. GVC Construction, Inc. R. Zoppo Corp.

60 K Street • South Boston, MA 02127 Tel: 617.269.2330

I am proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015! 8 Springdale Ave. • Canton, MA 02021 • 781.828.0821 • 800.286.0404 www.podgurskicorp.com 94

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1373 WASHINGTON ST. WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 Tel: 781.340.0400

Best wishes to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board. We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry. UCANE HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT!

Griffin Dewatering New England, Inc. P.O. Route 6 299 Hop River Road 299Box Hop9187, River Road Bolton, CT06043 06043 Bolton, CT

Tel: 860-643-9585 Fax: 860-646-0192

www.griffindewatering.com

Everyone at Griffin would like to 2015 Officers congratulate the 2008 and Board Members of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President....................................... Tony Borrelli President………....………Vincent Barletta President Elect…..............JosephJohn Pacella President Elect................................... Our Treasurer….......…..……….Marco Gioioso Treasurer.......................................Paul Scenna Secretary………....….……….Chris Walsh Secretary...................................Richard Pacella, Jr.

DIRECTORS

We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals.

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Marcella Albanese Paula Benard Vincent RobertBarletta Berry Nick BobBiello Bizak TerryCole Buckley Kevin Matt Campano Stephen J. Connolly Steve Comoletti Maureen Dagle Jon D’Allessandro Thomas Descoteaux TomDunn Descoteaux Alex Jerry Gagliarducci Greg Feeney Phil Jasset

Jerry Gagliarducci Michael Lenihan Phil Jasset Ryan McCourt Al Morteo John Pacella Joseph Pacella Duncan Peterson Chris Brian Podgurski Rawston Paul Scenna Kenneth Stevens Jim Shalek Paul Umbro, Jr. Pat Walsh, Chris ValentiJr. David David Zoppo Zoppo

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R. M. Pacella, Inc.

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 61 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

Concrete Products, Inc.

P. O. Box 516 Webster, MA 01570 Tel: (508) 987-8175 Fax: (508) 987-8822

3 Madison St. • Plainville, MA 02762 Tel: (508) 695-5100 • Fax: (508) 695-2793

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry. UCANE has our full support! 83 Carmelina’s Circle • Ludlow, MA 01056 • Tel: 413-583-6160 • Fax: 413-583-6140

P.O. Box 693 SDO Leominster, MA 01453 Phone: 978.840.9700 Fax: 978.840.9702 Website: www.gvcconstruction.com

Certified MBE/WBE/DBE

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades. Concrete Construction • Road Construction • Utility Installations • Site Work

MARCH, 2015

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Well known for our many standards and specials

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Since 1961

CONGRATULATES

UCANE

on celebrating 55 61 years of dedicated service to the underground utility industry! 1020 Turnpike St. (Rte.138) Canton, MA 02021 781-821-8870 Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Studs, Rods, Anchors, and Washers All Materials, Grades and Finishes

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Tony Borrelli Celco Const. Corp. John Our Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc.

160 Old Maple St. • Stoughton, MA 02072 Tel: 781.344.8822 • Fax: 781.344.7382

Biszko Contracting Corp. Congratulations to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board Members ~Michael Biszko 20 Development Street Fall River, MA 02721

T: 508.679.0518 F: 508.679.9144

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

We are proud to be a UCANE member, and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015.

HALUCH

WATER CONTRACTING, INC.

MAROIS BROTHERS, INC.

SITE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTORS 115 Blackstone River Rd., Worcester, MA 01607 (508) 791-8134

399 Fuller Street • Ludlow, MA 01056 Tel: (413) 583-3196 • Fax: (413) 583-2901

Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

UCANE HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT!

Construction Practice Group 20 Cabot Boulevard, Suite 300 • Mansfield, MA 02048 Tel: 508.342.6787 • Fax: 508.342.6790

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P.T. Kelley, Inc. General Contractors

65 Otis St., Somerville, MA 02145 Tel: 617-625-5100 Fax: 617-628-6740

Congratulates UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015.

AQUA LINE UTILITY, INC. 210 Winter St., Suite 306 Weymouth, MA 02188 Tel: 508.690.2009

CONGRATULATIONS to the Utility Contractors Association’s 2014 Officers and Board of Directors

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2015 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry. UCANE has our full support! P. O. Box 678 • Somerville, NJ 08876 Tel: 908-534-4021 • Fax: 908-534-5011

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 61 years. 295 Pasco Road • Indian Orchard, MA 01151 Tel: 413.543.6978 • Fax: 413.543.6918 www.gagliarducci.com MARCH, 2015

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FAST & DEPENDABLE SERVICE SINCE 1963

Celebrating 68 years of service to New England 1947-2015

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

GENALCO inc.

Congratulations to Tony Borrelli and UCANE’s 2015 Officers & Board! From Your Friends at Ti-SALES

Needham, MA Springfield, MA W. Haven, CT • Warwick, RI

1-877-436-2526

SPS

New England, Inc. 98 Elm Street • Salisbury, MA 01952

New England, Inc. to the new slate of Officers and Board of Directors.

There is strength in numbers and our company is proud to stand alongside other UCANE members to support and work for our common goals. Tel: 978.462.6543 • Fax: 978.462.0345 www.spsnewengland.com 102

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396 Gifford St., Falmouth, MA 02540 P.O. Box 913, Falmouth, MA 02541 www.LawrenceLynch.com

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2014.

Property & Casualty Risk Management Employee Benefits

NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc. • 300 First Ave., Suite 100, Needham, MA 02494 P:(781) 431-2500 • www.nsins.com • info@nsins.com

508-548-1800 fax: 508-548-6917

Congratulates UCANE celebrating over 60 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

Congratulations UCANE on celebrating 61 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member and will continue to support its goals. 79 Nahanton Avenue • Milton, MA 02186 T: 617-269-0400 • F: 617-696-8758 MARCH, 2015

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ZURICH SURETY

Congratulations to the the2015 2013Officers Officersand and to Board of ofDirectors, Directors,and and to Board UCANE forfor over 59 years to UCANE 61 years of of commitment and dedication commitment and dedication to our industry. to our industry.

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate Tony Borrelli, the Officers, and Board Members who will lead UCANE in 2015! 100 High St., Suite 1300 Boston, MA 02110 Tel: (617) 570-8992 • Fax: (866) 770-4973 571823_Half Page Ad 3/21/08 Website: www.zurichna.com

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

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Tel: (508) 398-1811

Fax: (508) 398-1866

C.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC. DRAINAGE & WATER • EXCAVATION & SEAWALLS RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Congratulations UCANE... Ready, willing, and able to speak as the unified voice of the Underground Utility Industry. 15 DIAMOND’S PATH BOX 1493 SOUTH DENNIS, MA 02660

CHRISTOPHER W. COONEY PRESIDENT CHRIS@CCCONSTRUCTION.NET

POWER LINE CONTRACTORS, INC. “All Your High Voltage Needs”

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2015. P.O. Box 2059 • Woburn, MA 01888-0059 Tel: 781-944-9077 • Fax: 781-942-2511 Email: power@powerlinecontracting.com Website: www.powerlinecontracting.com

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 61 years.

Congratulations UCANE... Ready, Willing and Able to speak as the unified voice of the Underground Utility Industry.

utilities * road & bridge * track * sitework

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100 Hancock St., Way Suite 901 10 Commerce Westford, MA 01886 Quincy, MA 02171 P:978-692-1901 T: 617.845.8000 F: 617.845.8001 978-692-1903 F:

www.lmheavycivil.com An Equal Employer An EqualOpportunity Opportunity Employer A C.M.C. di Ravenna Company

UCANE would like to thank all of our advertisers for their ongoing support of our magazine and our Association!

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Commemorative Issue Congratulatory Ads ATS Equipment, Inc.............................................................. 68 Adler Tank Rentals.............................................................. 104 Aggregate Industries - N. E. Region..................................... 65 Albanese Brothers, Inc.......................................................... 60 Albanese D&S, Inc............................................................... 80 Alliant Construction Services Group.................................... 81 Allied Bolt & Screw Corp..................................................... 98 American Shoring Inc........................................................... 61 A. F. Amorello & Sons, Inc................................................... 85 A. Andreassi & Son, Inc....................................................... 88 Aon Construction Services Group........................................ 97 Aqua Line Utility, Inc. ....................................................... 100 Arruda Trenchless Construction........................................... 92 Baltazar Contractors, Inc...................................................... 97 Barletta Heavy Division........................................................ 95 Belco Fuel Company Inc...................................................... 56 A. R. Belli, Inc...................................................................... 59 Benevento Companies.......................................................... 58 Biszko Contracting Corp....................................................... 98 Boro Sand & Stone Corp...................................................... 74 Dennis K. Burke, Inc............................................................ 70 C. C. Construction, Inc....................................................... 105 C. J. P. & Sons Const. Co., Inc............................................. 90 P. Caliacco Corp.................................................................... 95 Jay Cashman, Inc.................................................................. 79 Celco Construction Corp....................................................... 56 Concrete Systems, Inc........................................................... 63 Cullen, Murphy & Co., P. C.................................................. 88 D & C Construction Co., Inc................................................ 84 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp...................................... 56 J. D’Amico, Inc..................................................................... 88 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc.......................................... 96 Doering Equipment Co., Inc................................................. 92 EJ........................................................................................... 90 Eastern Insurance Group, LLC............................................. 93 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc................................... 84 T. L. Edwards, Inc................................................................. 93 FED. CORP........................................................................... 57 Feeney Brothers Excavation, LLC........................................ 62 Ferguson Waterworks............................................................ 66 GVC Construction, Inc......................................................... 97 Gagliarducci Construction, Inc........................................... 101 Genalco, Inc........................................................................ 102 Gencorp Insurance Group..................................................... 99 P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.......................................................... 64 Griffin Dewatering New England Corp................................ 95 L. Guerini Group, Inc............................................................ 80 HD Supply Const. & Industrial White Cap.......................... 76 HD Supply Waterworks........................................................ 60 Haluch Water Contracting, Inc.............................................. 99 A. H. Harris & Sons, Inc..................................................... 104 Hinckley Allen, LLP............................................................. 89 HUB International New England, LLC................................ 80 Iaria Bros., Inc....................................................................... 62 KAF....................................................................................... 76 K & K Excavation Co., Inc................................................. 103 P. J. Keating Company.......................................................... 73 P. T. Kelley, Inc................................................................... 100 L & L Concrete Products, Inc............................................... 96

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LM Heavy Civil Construction, LLC................................... 106 P. A. Landers, Inc.................................................................. 89 Lawrence-Lynch Corp........................................................ 103 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC.......................................... 70 Marois Brothers, Inc............................................................. 99 McCourt Construction Co..................................................... 94 McDevitt Trucks, Inc............................................................ 93 McGladrey LLP.................................................................... 87 McWane Ductile................................................................... 76 Milton CAT......................................................................... 100 NESC, Inc............................................................................. 68 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.................................. 106 Northeast Traffic Control Services, Inc................................ 66 NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc....................................... 103 Ocean State Oil..................................................................... 94 Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc............................................... 83 Oldcastle Precast................................................................... 91 Robert B. Our Co., Inc.......................................................... 62 Our Outhouses, Inc............................................................... 58 R. M. Pacella, Inc.................................................................. 96 Palmer Paving Corporation, Inc.......................................... 101 Pinnacle Financial Group...................................................... 82 Podgurski Corp..................................................................... 94 J. A. Polito & Sons Co., Inc.................................................. 90 Power Line Contractors, Inc............................................... 105 E. J. Prescott, Inc................................................................... 87 H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc.................................................... 82 Putnam Pipe Corp................................................................. 84 RJV Construction Corp......................................................... 86 Rain for Rent-New England.................................................. 75 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc........................................................ 69 SB General Contracting, Inc................................................. 89 SPS New England, Inc........................................................ 102 Schmidt Equipment, Inc........................................................ 92 The Scituate Companies....................................................... 71 Scrap-It, Inc........................................................................... 77 Shea Concrete Products........................................................ 78 Southern Redi-Mix Corporation........................................... 70 Stiles Company, Inc.............................................................. 86 Taylor Oil Company............................................................. 78 Thompson Pump................................................................... 72 T-Quip Sales & Rentals......................................................... 72 Ti-SALES, Inc.................................................................... 102 Albert J. Tonry & Co., Inc.................................................... 74 Travelers.............................................................................. 106 Umbro & Sons Construction Corp........................................ 60 United Concrete Products, Inc.............................................. 67 Vacuum Excavation, Inc....................................................... 58 The Vellano Companies, Inc................................................. 72 Vianini Pipe, Inc.................................................................. 101 WES Construction Corp....................................................... 82 W. Walsh Co., Inc................................................................. 64 Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc....................................... 86 J. F. White Contracting Co.................................................... 85 R. H. White Construction Co., Inc........................................ 74 C. N. Wood Company, Inc.................................................... 91 Woodco Machinery, Inc........................................................ 64 R. Zoppo Corp...................................................................... 98 Zurich Surety...................................................................... 104

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E.H. Perkins Construction, Inc. & Subsidiaries P.O. Box 301, Wayland, MA 01778 (508) 358-6161 • (781) 890-6505

-PLANT LOCATIONSQUINN-PERKINS S & G CO. Burlington (781) 272-0200 PANDOLF-PERKINS CO. Sterling (978) 422-8812 • (800) 339-3389 KANE-PERKINS CO. Hudson (978) 562-3436 • (800) 287-3436 GRAVEL • SAND • STONE FILL AND LOAM BITUMINOUS CONCRETE (PAVING) READY-MIX CONCRETE PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS

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Advertisers’ Index ATS Equipment, Inc. ...........................................................22 American Shoring, Inc..................................... Ins. Back Cvr. Boro Sand & Stone Corp......................................................48 Dennis K. Burke, Inc............................................................51 Concrete Systems, Inc............................................................2 Dagle Electrical Construction, Corp....................................36 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP............................................51 Dedham Recycled Gravel.......................................................9 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. . .....................................43 Dig Safe System, Inc............................................................38 The Driscoll Agency ...........................................................35 EJ......................................................................................... 40 Eastern Pipe Service, LLC.................................................. 46 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc..................................48 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC..........................................................11 Excellence In Safety Inc.......................................................25 T. L. Edwards, Inc................................................................51 Ferguson Waterworks...........................................................45 Foley Carrier Services, LLC................................................50 Geod Consulting, Inc............................................................31 Genalco, Inc..........................................................................49 L. Guerini Group, Inc...........................................................47 HD Supply Construction & Industrial White Cap ..............20 HD Supply Waterworks..........................................................4 A. H. Harris & Sons, Inc. ....................................................17 Hinckley Allen, LLP..............................................................1 JESCO...................................................................................13 P. J. Keating Company..........................................................14 P. A. Landers, Inc................................................................ 46 Lawrence-Lynch Corp..........................................................25 Lorusso Corp........................................................................38 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC.........................................12 Mabey, Inc............................................................................50 Mass Broken Stone Company...............................................13 Milton CAT...........................................................................18 Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.............................................50 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.................................. 44 Northland JCB..................................................................... 46 NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc.......................................30 Ocean State Oil.....................................................................48 Our Outhouses, Inc...............................................................21 Palmer Paving Corporation..................................................31 E. H. Perkins Construction Co., Inc...................................108 Podgurski Corp.....................................................................42 E. J. Prescott, Inc..............................................Ins. Front Cvr. Rain For Rent-New England.................................................16 Read Custom Soils . .............................................................38 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc..........................................................8 Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency, Inc.................................39 Salem Dental Arts, PLLC.......................................................6 Schmidt Equipment, Inc.......................................... Back Cvr. The Scituate Companies...................................................... 24 Scrap-It, Inc..........................................................................34 Shea Concrete Products........................................................28 Smith Print............................................................................42 Starkweather & Shepley Ins. Brokerage, Inc.......................42 Systems Support Corporation...............................................37 Taylor Oil Company.............................................................27 Ti-SALES, Inc. ....................................................................11 Albert J. Tonry & Co., Inc....................................................47 United Concrete Products, Inc. .......................................... 44 United Rentals Trench Safety...............................................26 The Vellano Companies, Inc................................................15 C. N. Wood Co., Inc. . ..........................................................10 Woodco Machinery, Inc.......................................................32

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