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A publication of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc.

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IN THIS ISSUE

OFFICERS President JOHN OUR

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President-Elect PAUL SCENNA

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Treasurer RICHARD PACELLA, JR. R. M. Pacella, Inc.

Secretary MARCELLA ALBANESE

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS VINCENT BARLETTA

Barletta Heavy Division

JOHN BERKSZA

Eastern Insurance Group, LLC

NICK BIELLO

J. D’Amico, Inc.

TONY BORRELLI

Celco Construction Corp.

GERRY CARNEY, JR.

C. N. Wood Co., Inc.

KEVIN COLE

J. F. White Contracting Co.

5 President’s Message:

UCANE Member’s Support is Steadfast and Overwhelming

7 Legislative Update:

• Baker-Polito Administration Announces $595,000 in Funding for Water and Clean Energy Innovation • Aging Infrastructure – Lead Pipes Still in Use in Certain Areas • Mayor Walsh Signs Executive Order to Increase Use of Minority and Women Owned Businesses in the City of Boston • Governor Baker Files Annual Municipal Road and Bridge Funding Measure • Massachusetts DOR: Tax Amnesty Period April 1 – May 31, 2016

19 UCANE Interview:

Senator Benjamin Downing (D-Pittsfield)

23 Two UCANE Safety Seminars Update Members on Responding to an OSHA Inspection and Competent Person & Confined Space Standards 27 UCANE’s 5th Annual Appreciation Night Trade Show 29 Insurance Perspective:

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33 Considering Veterans for Your Organization

BRIAN COONEY

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GREG FEENEY

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JERRY GAGLIARDUCCI

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MARCO GIOIOSO

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A. J. LORUSSO

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JOSEPH PACELLA

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BRIAN RAWSTON

UCANE Interview

Sen. Benjamin Downing (D-Pittsfield)

37 UCANE’s 2016 Scholarship Applications Now Available 39 Massachusetts Municipal Association News 45 Financial Management:

• Deducting Charitable Gifts • Tax-Efficient IRA Withdrawals • Cybersecurity for Business Owners

58 UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors 111 Commemorative Congratulatory Ad Index

CONGRATULATORY ADS Pages 57-110 UCANE sincerely thanks our members for their ongoing support of our Association.

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Editor: Anne Klayman, Associate Editor: Suzanne Savage, Magazine Designer: Sherri Klayman Construction Outlook Chairman: John Our Editorial Board: John Our, Paul Scenna, Richard Pacella, Jr., and Marcella Albanese 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: 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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UCANE Member’s Support is Steadfast and Overwhelming It’s hard to believe that three months have already gone by since I became UCANE president. Although most underground contractors were slowed a bit by the winter season, there has not been any slowdown in UCANE activities or any decrease in the size of Board and Government Relations Committee agendas.

If

I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it numerous times in conversation with UCANE members who belong to other trade and business groups that our Association is very unique and stands out among other associations that they are affiliated with.

This is not news to me but only reaffirms what I already know, that UCANE is “member driven and member run”.

In this atmosphere, an individual’s construction knowledge and expertise is valued and is focused on the common benefit of all members and our industry.

Member involvement in UCANE is not only welcomed, it is encouraged. As a result, there is an aire of professionalism that surrounds our Association, which is evident at meetings. While UCANE contractor and associate members are fiercely competitive in business, when it comes to supporting our programs or initiatives, or making industry-related decisions, discussions are usually followed by a consensus. It is very democratic and works well for us.

In my experience at these meetings, it is evident that every person knows that the outcome may not be what they want. There is true compromise in favor of what is best for our industry. Because of this understanding, when we meet each month to review UCANE’s accomplishments or to discuss pending legislation affecting our industry, we are not meeting as individual businessmen and

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women, rather we meet as UCANE members with a duty to do what is best for our industry. Ultimately, our Board members know that decisions that promote the good of the industry will trickle down to benefit all of us.

During a typical month I speak with our Executive Director and she briefs me on important issues that have come up. Oftentimes I speak with other UCANE Officers or Board members to talk out an issue.

From my interaction with them I have seen the sincerity and deep feeling of “belonging” that each member holds for our Association.

This month I had an opportunity to read the congratulatory ads and well wishes from members whom I do not get to talk to personally on a regular basis.

To say that I am overwhelmed by the display of our members’ support is an understatement.

I know that these words and well wishes are meant for all of our Officers and Board Members, and I want you to know that I am deeply moved by your expression of support, and will do everything in my power to maintain UCANE’s outstanding reputation and prestige.

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces $595,000 in Funding for Water and Clean Energy Innovation

he Baker-Polito Administration, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), recently announced $595,000 in funding to support clean energy and water technology innovation in six communities across the Commonwealth. The funding, which comes from MassCEC’s Catalyst and InnovateMass programs, will support clean energy and water projects in Bedford, Somerville, Cambridge, Amesbury, Scituate, and Boston.

The programs that received funding support innovations as they progress through different stages of a company’s development cycle. Several former Catalyst awardees have gone on to receive InnovateMass funding, such as Menon Laboratories, Inc., who will receive funding again in this round.

Catalyst, which is funded by MassCEC and managed by the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center, provides grants for early-stage researchers and companies to help them demonstrate the commercial viability of clean energy and water technologies. Since the Catalyst program launched in 2010, MassCEC has awarded $2.45 million to 62 research teams. Past awardees have raised over $45 million in follow up funding, formed seven new companies, received 68 new patents, and issued 44 new research publications.

For more developed early-stage companies, InnovateMass funds clean energy and water technology demonstration projects, which are designed to field test the real world applications of innovations. According to the press release issued by the MassCEC, InnovateMass has awarded $2.2 million in funding for demonstration projects across the Commonwealth since its launch in 2013, leveraging $3.1 million in other private and public investment.

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grants under the Catalyst program are: • AquaFresco (Boston), Dr. Alina Rwei: A water filtration system, focused specifically on regenerating wastewater in the cleaning industry that contains detergents. The technology has the potential to save over 3 trillion gallons of water in the United States annually by allowing previously wasted water to be reused.

• Evaptainers (Somerville), Quang Truong: A mobile refrigeration system that runs without electricity, which is ideal for low-income and off-grid areas.

• MultiSensor Scientific (Somerville), Dr. Allen Waxman: An infrared imaging system capable of detecting methane emissions from natural gas leaks, which can be used to reduce energy losses.

• Northeastern University (Boston), Dr. Mahshid Amirabadi: An inverter for residential solar electricity systems, which increases the lifetime of the system, while reducing costs associated with it.

• SafvE (Scituate), Shirley Young: An environmentally-friendly, cost-effective polymer coating that treats and sanitizes water by reducing the amount of live bacteria to less than 0.001 percent of the original concentration.

• Sandymount Technologies (Cambridge), Dr. Ronan McGovern: A filtration technology that allows beverage makers, such as breweries, to remove water from beverages before shipping without affecting taste. Removing the water before shipment and rehydrating later reduces shipping costs and energy used during transport.

• Semlux Technologies (Bedford), Dr. Jagannathan Ravi: A process that reuses previously-wasted silicon to manufacture new solar cells, using 90 percent less energy than the current industry standard. continued on page 9

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Legislative Update continued from page 7 Organizations receiving up to $150,000 in funding under the InnovateMass program are: • Menon Laboratories, Inc. (Somerville): Aims to install and field-test a water filtration unit at the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Testing Center in Barnstable County that will evaluate membrane performance for wastewater treatment.

• Resolute Marine Energy, Inc. (Amesbury): A seawater-compatible hydraulic pumping system, which will generate power to purify seawater.

• WindESCo (Boston): A software technology that

is expected to improve performance of a largescale wind farm in Cohocton, New York.

Funding for these programs comes from MassCEC’s Renewable Energy Trust. The Renewable Energy Trust was created by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1998 as part of the deregulation of the electric utility market. The trust is funded by a systems benefit charge paid by Massachusetts electric customers of investorowned utilities, such as Eversource and National Grid, as well as municipal electric departments that have opted to participate in the program. The average monthly charge is 32 cents for an average residential ratepayer. continued on page 11

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Legislative Update continued from page 9

Aging Infrastructure – Lead Pipes Still in Use in Certain Areas

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he Boston Globe recently highlighted one of the facts about the Commonwealth’s aging water infrastructure when it published an article highlighting the existence of lead pipes and the leaching of lead into the water supply. Thought to be the harbinger of decline to the Roman Empire, the effects of lead contaminated water can be significant, particularly to children. The potential presence of lead and other impurities in the water supply has been more closely scrutinized in light of the Flint, Michigan water infrastructure crisis.

According to estimates by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), more than 20,000 buildings in its service area — many built before 1940, when the older service lines were phased out — are fed by lead service lines that run from the main municipal water line into a house. Malden is thought to be the community with the highest percentage of service lines made of lead; 47 percent of the city’s 11,682 service lines are lead. The next

highest rates are in Medford (28 percent), Somerville (22 percent), Marlborough (19 percent), and Winthrop (11 percent).

Charged with providing water to the greater metropolitan area, the MWRA water is virtually lead-free when it leaves reservoirs on its way into communities.

Water mains, the large pipes that carry water through each town and city, also do not add lead to the water as mains are made of concrete, iron, or steel. Instead, the area of concern focuses on the smaller service lines. As reported in the Boston Globe, in Massachusetts, the installation of lead service lines — narrower pipes that connect mains to individual properties — stopped largely by the 1940s.

Steps have been taken in recent years to replace lead service lines. But there are obstacles.

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UCANE, as part of the Water Infrastructure Alliance, continues to urge the Massachusetts legislature and the Baker-Polito Administration to make funding for water infrastructure a priority.

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Mayor Walsh Signs Executive Order to Increase Use of Minority and Women Owned Businesses in the City of Boston

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ccording to a press release from his office and various media outlets, Mayor Martin J. Walsh signed an Executive Order to ensure that minority and women entrepreneurs are afforded fair and equitable opportunities when competing for City of Boston contracts. Mayor Walsh also released the City of Boston Economic Inclusion and Equity Agenda, which focuses on programs, policies, and initiatives that have been initiated or carried out by the Walsh Administration to address racial and economic disparities in the City of Boston.

The Executive Order, which can be found at: http://files.ctctcdn.com/e7a569b1501/462c83b0224f-4439-98cb-c8bcaecbd54d.pdf, sets spending goals for minority and women owned businesses competing for contracts in construction, architecture and engineering, and professional services. Additionally, the City will provide training and assistance to minority and women owned enterprises to encourage successful bidding and performance on City contracts.

In particular, the Executive Order requires each department and agency head to prepare specific goals in annual M/WBE plans that encourage utilization of M/WBE firms in contracting, purchasing, and public works contracts. The department and agency heads must seek to achieve these specific goals based on demonstrated and significant historical underutilization of M/WBE firms in the following City contracts: 1. 15-20% MBE and 15-20% WBE utilization in architectural and engineering subcontracts; 2. 10-15% MBE utilization in construction prime contracts under $500,000; 3. 20-25% MBE utilization in architectural and engineering prime contracts under $500,000; 4. 15-20% WBE utilization in architectural and engineering prime contracts under $10,000; 5. 25-30% WBE utilization in professional services prime contracts under $500,000; 6. 10-15% MBE utilization in professional services prime contracts under $25,000.

In addition to affirmatively marketing all procurements in the prime contract areas listed above to at least three M/WBE firms, the Executive Order re-

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quires department and agency personnel to require bidders on City purchasing, consultant, or public works contracts to adopt the City’s M/WBE Inclusion Plan, when applicable, in order to sustain and improve participation of M/WBEs in City contracts.

The first in a series of policies targeting procurement reform, this order is also a precursor to a new disparity study to analyze racial, ethnic, and gender bias in City procurement. The study is expected to launch by the end of this year and will lead to the further examination of policies and goals that encourage the use of minority and women owned businesses. The "Equity and Inclusion Agenda", which aims to offer a public baseline for tracking and contextualizing work across multiple departments and serving multiple constituencies, can be found at: http://ow.ly/ YHB6Z. continued on page 17

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The bill also includes a request to authorize $50 million for a five-year program targeting approximately 1,300 municipally owned bridges between 10 and 20 feet long. At the Joint Committee on Transportation hearing on the same matter, municipal officials urged legislators to include an extra $100 million and a written multi-year commitment.

According to the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s written testimony, “[a]n analysis by the MMA in 2014 documented that cities and towns across the state need to spend at least $639 million every year to maintain and bring 30,000 miles of local roads into a state of good repair. Currently, municipalities spend far less because, for most cities and towns, Chapter 90 is the main or sole source of funds for road construction and repair. Funding the Chapter 90 program at $300 million annually, with an inflation-based adjustment, will close a portion of this huge gap.”

For his part, Governor Baker has said he will file a $200 million bill annually for the next three years.

Before the bill was filed, municipal leaders had urged him to put forward a multi-year bill, a call that was repeated during the hearing. In the past years, municipalities clashed with then Governor Deval Patrick over road and bridge funding with respect to the timing of the funding and the amount.

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Fortunately, the Senate made legislation addressing this issue a top priority last session. As passed, Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014, increased to $50 million the amount in loan authorizations that the newly-minted Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Fund can offer to municipalities in need of financing water and sewer infrastructure projects across the Commonwealth. Hundreds of Massachusetts communities and millions of residents are now benefitting from this change which enables greater investment in infrastructure that we rely on every day.

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As Chair of the Rural Caucus, I have also engaged with my counterparts in the House in discussing how to secure MassWorks Infrastructure Program funding for the installation of public water and sewer systems in Western Massachusetts.

As you know, the MassWorks Infrastructure Program is promoted as being a one-stop shop for municipalities and other eligible public entities seeking public infrastructure funding to support economic development and job creation. The program represents an administrative consolidation of six former grant programs: Public Works Economic Development (PWED); Community Development Action Grant (CDAG); Growth Districts Initiative (GDI) Grant Program; Massachusetts Opportunity Relocation and Expansion Program (MORE); Small Town Rural Assistance Program (STRAP); and the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program. In the past year or so, we have seen a greater interest by municipalities in the MassWorks program for its potential to fund infrastructure projects of all types. continued on page 21

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With the highest electric bills within the country, Massachusetts has been challenged to set an energy policy that is environmentally friendly and efficient. To that end, we have been looking at a menu of energy options. For example, promoting continued solar growth is essential to help the Commonwealth reach the goals for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions established in the Global Warming Solutions Act. Solar energy is a win all around for Massachusetts. It's good for our environment and our economy. Over the past few years,

In addition, while building out new infrastructure is incredibly important, we have an equally important responsibility to protect our existing infrastructure and the safety of the general public. communities from the Berkshires to Boston have harnessed the power of the sun. Now it's time to take it to the next level and I know our residents, businesses, and communities are up to the task. I look forward to working with my colleagues this session to pass meaningful legislation that takes us to the next level of energy production and efficient use.

In addition, while building out new infrastructure is incredibly important, we have an equally important responsibility to protect our existing infrastructure and the safety of the general public.

The importance of Dig Safe laws came to the forefront of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy last session as we moved a bill related to natural gas infrastructure.

We heard testimony from residents impacted by the natural gas explosion in Springfield in 2012, which was the result of a worker puncturing a pipeline after responding to a natural gas leak.

These events helped inform the Committee as the bill ultimately progressed to the Governor’s desk, and remains in the forefront as the committee tackles new legislation this session. n

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Two UCANE Safety Seminars Update Members on Responding to an OSHA Inspection and Competent Person & Confined Space Standards Contractors know that safety training and making sure that their employees develop and maintain safe work practices is an ongoing and important part of their business.

The more knowledgeable an employee is when it comes to jobsite safety, the better it is for everyone, so you develop site specific safety plans and you provide company safety manuals. You have regular safety meetings and weekly (or more frequent) tool box talks.

You have a designated company safety officer and you have a trained Competent Person on every jobsite. You have sent your key people and your employees to UCANE safety seminars including Confined Space, Competent Person, and Asbestos Pipe handling.

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an employer you have done everything to promote a safe workplace and you are confident that all your employees will be coming home safely at the end of the day. Then you get a call from your foreman that OSHA has just arrived on your jobsite. Now what?

That’s when your training kicks in. Because you and your employees have also attended UCANE’s OSHA Inspection Seminar, your field crew knows exactly how to proceed with the impending OSHA site inspection. Knowing your rights and the proper procedures to follow during an OSHA visit gives you confidence that your company will pass the inspection “with flying colors”.

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filled the Lantana in Randolph for the first two seminars of 2016, “Responding to an OSHA Inspection”, and “Competent Person and Confined Space Entry.”

The subject for the first seminar dealt with how employees and companies should prepare for and respond to an OSHA inspection. With OSHA fines set to increase up to 80% on July 1, 2016, this critical seminar could not have been timelier. It was presented by Richard Wayne, Esq. from UCANE’s Legal Counsel Hinckley Allen, LLP. Attorney Wayne has litigated numerous OSHA cases and is one of the premier labor lawyers in this region. His presentation contained important information including compliance with OSHA standards and regulations, the proper way to respond to an OSHA inspection, and the rights of employees and contractors. He also addressed what types of mistakes are made by employers and employees during continued on page 25

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Seminars continued from page 23 inspections, ways in which to minimize OSHA citations and penalties, and how to effectively contest OSHA citations and penalties.

This year’s attendees were a mix of those who were there for the first time, and those who had previously attended one or more or our seminars.

While we continually try to keep our members updated on the latest OSHA rulings, the best way to get this information disseminated throughout your company is to send your management personnel, foremen, and employees to our seminars.

Being prepared, and knowing and following the rules is the only way to assure the highest levels of safety. n

The second UCANE seminar was an update on newly released OSHA standards pertaining to Competent Person and Confined Space Entry. This seminar was once again conducted by John Barrasso, who is one of a select group of instructors from across the country trained by OSHA and authorized to teach these classes.

This comprehensive full-day seminar covered all current regulations and best practices. John also addressed new regulations requiring an assessment plan prior to the beginning of a project, the definition of a “Competent Person,” identifying and classifying soil types, when an onsite rescue team is required, and how to comply with the new OSHA monitoring and recording requirements for confined spaces.

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Tools of the Trade: Solutions for When Things Go Wrong at Construction Sites To err is costly in the construction world. Although contractors continue to improve their focus on risk management, accidents happen daily at construction sites all over the country, some resulting in tragic loss of life.

There are, however, certain steps that can be taken to reduce construction accidents and their financial impact on contractors.

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ake the case of a general contractor engaged in the construction of a $20 million utility substation. During installation, a $2 million transformer caused a huge fire, resulting in total loss of the facility including the transformer. A post loss investigation revealed that a subcontractor had installed the transformer improperly, thus causing the ensuing fire loss.

Another recent example involved a concrete subcontractor that was erecting a four-story parking garage adjacent to a shopping center. Following project completion, part of the second level collapsed onto the first level, causing $500,000 in damages to the parking structure. What caused this costly loss? A subcontractor had installed the rebar improperly.

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Fortunately, in the months leading up to the incident, the general contractor’s builder’s risk policy was structured to provide coverage for damages for direct physical loss to a building caused by defective materials, methods, plans and specifications, or workmanship. This coverage applied regardless of whether the project was in the Care, Custody, and Control (CCC) of the contractor. As such, the $2 million loss, representing the value of the transformer, was fully covered.

In the case of the collapsed parking garage, the $500,000 damage was also covered because the concrete subcontractor’s policy had been structured to include policy wording limiting the “Damage to Your Work” exclusion found in many general liability policies. The addition of “that particular part” to the policy language limited the excluded work product to only the defective or actively malfunctioning part of the work, instead of the entire work product. continued on page 31

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Insurance Perspectives continued from page 29 Construction defect claims are a frequent source of headache for property owners and builders alike.

They often present significant legal challenges, and the associated losses are not always covered by commercial general liability policies.

In fact, coverage for such claims may be denied if they are not considered accidental “occurrences” or fall within one or more policy exclusions.

The following solutions can help construction companies mitigate the financial impact of construction defect claims:

Blanket Installation Floater Blanket installation floaters provide coverage for such property items as materials, fixtures, machinery, equipment, items at the job-site, as well as in temporary locations or in transit during the course of construction.

This is an important coverage due to the fact that trade contractors frequently do not provide coverage for their own materials, which can result in uncovered claims when there is damage to their materials and equipment during the course of construction.

Coverage for Resulting Damage from Faulty Workmanship Faulty workmanship occurring when a project is in the CCC of the general or trade contractor is normally excluded by insurance companies.

However, coverage can be obtained by adding an “Amendment to Cost of Making Good” endorsement. This endorsement provides coverage for dam-

ages that occur as a result of direct physical loss to a building caused by defective materials, methods, plans and specifications, or workmanship even when in the CCC of a general or trade contractor.

Changing Policy Wording to Allow Coverage for Completed Operations Being able to negotiate a change in policy wording allows coverage for damage to contractor’s work or property in their CCC for completed operations.

As mentioned in the case study above, this is done usually by amending the "Damage to Your Work” exclusion in the commercial general liability to include “that particular part.” In addition, the definition of “occurrence” can be amended to include construction defects as an occurrence regardless of state statute.

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Considering Veterans for Your Organization Many employers like the idea of adding veterans to their employee base but often times don’t have much knowledge about the military world. Offering jobs to veterans is an incredibly worthwhile endeavor, and can be mutually beneficial. Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the process: How do I know if I have a position for which a veteran would be a good fit?

Most likely, your organization doesn’t need to fill positions where understanding how to use a weapon or living in a war zone are required experiences. However, the training that all veterans go through during their careers, as well as their daily experiences, offer an incredible amount of transferable skills. For example, veterans in general have shown themselves to be incredibly resilient, loyal, and entrepreneurial.

They are typically quite comfortable with making independent decisions and can be self-sufficient, but are also team-oriented and more focused on the whole as opposed to the sum of the parts.

One tool that is particularly helpful in better understanding how veterans can fit in and thrive within your organization is by visiting www.careeronestop. org, a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. The site features a “civilian-to-military occupation translator,” which can identify civilian positions based on military occupation titles as well as identify specialized skills that are specific to certain military positions.

None of our other employees have military backgrounds. How can I make sure a veteran will fit into our culture?

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the culture that they most recently left, and if no one else in your organization can relate to this, it might be worth investing in some education to better understand this very unique environment. Many opportunities to do so exist, either through the Veterans Administration or other related organizations that work to encourage employers to hire veterans.

Private consulting organizations also offer specialization in this area.

Are there specific questions that I should or should not ask a potential candidate?

In addition to the general framework of questions that should be followed for any interview, it’s helpful to keep some additional interviewing tips in mind when talking with a veteran candidate. Encourage veterans to talk about their military experience, and help draw connections between their achievements in the service with expectations within your organization’s position. As tempting as it might be, avoid questions that specifically ask about combat experience, injuries, or mental health, as they could not only make veterans feel uncomfortable but also might put your organization at odds with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.

Once I hire a veteran, do I need to do anything special?

Just as you would for any new employee, you want to make sure that your new hire (who in this continued on page 35

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Veterans continued from page 33 case happens to be a veteran) fits in to your organization’s culture and understands expectations. In addition, a compilation of studies assembled by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recommends a few more tailored considerations, including (when possible), establishing a mentor/mentee relationship between the new veteran employee and a senior-level veteran employee; training appropriate people within your organization on veteran-specific issues; and developing an assistance program for National Guard and Reserve members to be implemented should they be deployed.

Should I always hire a veteran over a non-veteran?

Credit”, that had expired at the end of 2014, available again (and retroactive throughout 2015). Different factors including whether the veteran has a serviceconnected disability or how long the veteran was unemployed before being hired will affect the amount of the credit, which can be as high as $24,000. Visit http://www.mass.gov/veterans/employment-andtraining/tax-credit.html

Veterans have done so much for our country. Offering them a job in your organization is one way to demonstrate your gratitude, while also benefiting from having a well-trained, valuable member added to your team. n

It’s admirable, patriotic, and important for employers to look toward veterans as potential employees. However, it’s also important that your hiring decisions make business-sense; if they don’t, then no one benefits.

Are there any financial benefits to hiring veterans?

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2016 Scholarship Applications Now Available UCANE to Award Twelve $2,000 Scholarships WHO MAY APPLY? Any high school student who is the son or daughter of a UCANE member or an employee of a member who will be enrolling full time in an accredited four year academic institution for the year beginning in September 2016.

IMPORTANT: In the event the applicant receives a full first year scholarship from the college of his/her choice, or from any organization, civic group, etc., the UCANE scholarship will be awarded to another applicant.

HOW WILL THE APPLICATION BE JUDGED? This year there will be twelve $2,000 scholarships awarded. Selections for the awards will be based upon: 1. scholastic achievement 2. interest and effort in preparing for your vocation 3. extra-curricular activities at and away from school, including community service 4. personal recommendations 5. thoroughness of the completed application, particularly the essay 6. financial need

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NOTE: The name of the applicant must be deleted entirely from pages 2 through 4 and all accompanying correspondence, and your application number must be inserted in its place.

WHEN MUST I APPLY? All applications must be submitted no later than April 15, 2016. When requesting an application, please include: UCANE member company name; employee’s name (must be parent, legal guardian, or graduating student); home address, phone number, and email.

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The resolutions send an important message to state leaders about municipal priorities and will guide the MMA’s work in the year ahead.

The first – Resolution Ensuring a Strong and Enduring Fiscal Partnership Between Cities and Towns and State Government in Fiscal 2017 and Beyond – was developed by the MMA’s Fiscal Policy Committee. It includes priorities voiced by local officials from all parts of the state on municipal and school aid, local-option revenues, unfunded mandates, and many other areas where state and local governments intersect.

The resolution points out that adequate and stable state revenue sharing through the Cherry Sheet and targeted appropriations and grant programs is absolutely necessary to ensure healthy and strong cities and towns. It also calls on the state to fulfill its funding commitments on items such as special education, school transportation, out-of-district voca-

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The resolution calls on the state to move quickly to phase in the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission to update the Chapter 70 “foundation budget” minimum adequate spending standards for special education and health insurance for school employees, and to add to the spending standard recognition for the cost of services for low-income, English Language Learner (ELL) and other students who would benefit from more intensive services.

The resolution also requests a $300 million per year Chapter 90 local road and bridge program, indexed to grow with inflation, and support for new flexibility to adopt local-option taxes and other revenues.

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MMA continued from page 39 Highlights of this resolution include the following: • Opposition to any proposals by the state or federal government that contain unfunded mandates or preemption of municipal taxing or revenue authority.

• Support for the requirement that a fiscal note – including a cost-benefit analysis for communities – accompany any legislation proposed by the Executive Branch or Legislature.

• Support for a $1 billion water infrastructure bond bill, which would fund water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure improvements across the state and give authority to communities to establish water banks to build, maintain and repair their water, stormwater and sewer infrastructure systems.

• Support for the examination of the Department of Environmental Protection obtaining delegated authority over the enforcement of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System programs (e.g., MS4).

• Support for the development of a long-term energy plan for Massachusetts that is sustain-

able and diversified, including raising the net metering cap.

• Support for restored funding of the Drinking Water and Clean Water state revolving fund programs to fiscal 2010 levels.

• Support for funding and assistance by the state and federal government for coastal communities to mitigate the cost of issues caused by pollution and rising sea levels.

The resolutions were developed over the summer and fall by MMA policy committees comprising of local officials from across the state, and they were endorsed in November by the MMA Board of Directors.

Some 300 officials representing their individual municipalities voted on the resolutions at the MMA’s Annual Business Meeting in Boston.

While discussion was welcomed during the Annual Business Meeting, the policy committees that drafted the resolutions also solicited member comments for a four-week period prior to the meeting.

The full resolutions can be found at www.mma. org under Advocacy.

Written by MMA Publications Editor & Web Director John Ouellette. continued on page 43

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unicipal officials were urged to respond to an online survey being conducted by the Division of Local Mandates in the state auditor’s office to examine the cost impacts of local water infrastructure maintenance.

The survey closed at the end of February.

In a letter to municipal officials, the Division of Local Mandates said the purpose of the survey is “to update the estimate of our state’s water infrastructure investment gap and to examine potential best practices, regulatory strategies and funding mechanisms designed to help close that gap … as well as to solicit local input on the current use of various funding sources and the embrace of new water system strategies and technologies designed to improve efficiency and manage costs.”

The survey, which was launched on November 9, asks about drinking water funding and improvement programs, wastewater funding and improvement programs, and stormwater compliance and capacity programs. The auditor’s office will use the survey results to report on the ways that regulatory changes, climate change, and a growing backlog of water system upgrades are affecting municipal budgets.

In a 2012 report, the Massachusetts Water Infrastructure Finance Commission identified an estimated funding gap of $21.4 billion for water and wastewater infrastructure over the next 20 years: $10.2 billion for drinking water and $11.2 billion for wastewater.

These figures do not take into account new requirements that could be placed on municipalities through

the state’s Sustainable Water Management Initiative (SWMI) and changes to federal Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit standards. It was estimated by the Water Infrastructure Finance Commission that it could take an estimated $18 billion in stormwater investments over the next 20 years for communities to meet the regulatory requirements.

MMA Executive Director Geoff Beckwith said the Division of Local Mandates survey “comes at a critical moment in the discussion of water-related challenges” for many cities and towns.

“The MMA has been pushing hard for greater awareness of the importance of enhanced water systems – drinking water, wastewater and stormwater – to the continued economic and environmental health of cities and towns,” Beckwith said. “We hope the survey will provide the data needed to understand the scope of challenges facing municipalities and the strategies needed to meet them. It’s time to take a fresh look at these costs, as well as exploring ways for the state to work with cities and towns to develop innovative, cost-effective, long-term plans to address this looming challenge.

Beckwith said local officials are looking for a “holistic approach to water infrastructure funding and regulation” that allows communities to plan their long-term investments to achieve the best possible use of limited resources.

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IN THIS ISSUE • Deducting Charitable Gifts • Tax-Efficient IRA Withdrawals • Cybersecurity for Business Owners

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DeductingGifts Charitable Gifts Deducting Charitable

haritable donations usually can be deducted on Schedule A of Form 1040, along with other itemized deductions.

You should have the required support materials, in case your charitable deduction is questioned.

This article will cover the rules on cash contributions: donations by cash, check, electronic funds transfer, debit or credit card, or payroll deduction. Separate rules apply to noncash donations.

To be deductible, your gift must go to a qualified organization. Public charities, nonprofit groups, and educational institutions generally qualify. The IRS provides an app for investigating charitable organizations at https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.

You can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of any benefit you received for your contribution. That’s the case if the amount you gave entitled you to merchandise or admission to an event, such as a charity dinner.

Example 1: In 2015, you gave a check for $200 to a local charity. In exchange, you received two theatre tickets worth $60 apiece. Your charitable deduction would be $80: the difference between your $200 outlay and the $120 value of the tickets you received.

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You’ll also need a pledge name ofcard the organization, th institutions generally qualify. The IRS or another document from or prepared for docontribution, and the da provides an app for investigating charitable the the nee organization showing the name of the organization. co continued on page 47

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For cash contributions of $250 or more, a bank record won’t be enough to support the deduction.

You’ll need a written acknowledgment, as mentioned previously, but this document must provide more details. The acknowledgment must be received before you file your tax return or the return’s due date (including extensions), whichever comes first. If the acknowledgment does not show the date of the contribution, you also must have a bank record or receipt that shows the relevant date.

The acknowledgment letter also must say whether the donee organization provided any goods or services in exchange for the gift. If goods or services were provided, the letter must include a description of whatever was provided and a good faith estimate of the value of those goods or services. You can deduct the net amount.

If you made more than one $250 contribution to a particular organization during the year, you must have a separate acknowledgment for each contribution, or a single acknowledgment that lists each contribution, the date of each contribution, and the total amount of the contributions.

Calculating the Contribution When you are determining whether your contribution is $250 or more, don’t combine separate contributions.

Example 2: Sarah Wilson gave her church $20 by check each week last year, for a total of $1,040 in 2015.

When Sarah deducts these contributions, she does not have to combine those payments. Instead, she treats each $20 payment as a separate contribution, so the rules for contributions of $250 or more don’t apply.

If you make your donations by payroll deduction, the deduction from each paycheck is treated as a separate contribution. continued on page 49

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any people save for retirement by putting pretax dollars into an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k). Those dollars may be rolled into an IRA, perhaps at retirement or after a change in jobs. An IRA rollover can maintain the tax deferral.

Ultimately, those pretax dollars will be withdrawn and reported as taxable income.

If you are retired then, in a lower tax bracket because you no longer have earned income, the entire process might have saved you considerable amounts of tax.

That’s not necessarily the outcome you’ll experience, though. You might find your income is relatively high when you take IRA distributions.

Example 1: Meg Parker saves industriously in her company’s 401(k) plan and rolls the balance to an

IRA when she retires. Meg continues to leave her IRA untouched, in order to let the account grow for more years, tax-deferred. However, beginning when Meg reaches age 701⁄2, she must take at least required minimum distributions (RMDs) each year, according to an IRS table.

In this hypothetical example, Meg’s IRA has grown so large that her RMDs plus her other annual income place her into a higher tax bracket than she had during her working years. Thus, her IRA distributions will be taxed at a higher rate than Meg expected.

Other circumstances also might increase the tax rate on Meg’s IRA withdrawals. Overall tax rates might be higher when she takes money from her IRA. Meg might have moved to a state with a high income tax rate; she might be married to a spouse who reports substantial income on their joint tax return.

For these and other possible reasons, it can make sense to take steps to withdraw money from your IRA and other tax-deferred accounts in a tax- efficient manner. continued on page 51

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Financial Management continued from page 49 Avoiding Penalties The best time to take money from your IRA may be when you’re between the ages of 591⁄2 and 701⁄2.

Once you pass 591⁄2, you can take IRA withdrawals without owing a 10% fine for early distributions.

Meanwhile, you don’t have to take RMDs until you reach 701⁄2. In the interim, you can take as little or as much from your IRA without owing any penalties.

One possible tactic is to make the most of relatively low tax brackets, in a calendar year.

Example 2: Paul King is 62 years old in 2016.

He files a joint tax return with his wife Lynn, who is 57. The Kings reported $125,000 of taxable income on their 2015 tax return, and they expect their taxable income to be about the same in 2016. If so, the Kings will be in the 25% federal income tax bracket this year, which ranges from $75,300 to $151,900 of taxable income.

In this example, Paul could take $25,000 from his IRA, bringing the couple’s taxable income for the year to $150,000. Therefore, the Kings would remain in the 25% tax bracket for the year, and they would owe only $6,250 (25% of $25,000) on his IRA withdrawal.

The Kings could spend those dollars, or Paul could move the money into a Roth IRA. Because Paul already is older than age 591⁄2, after five years he would be able to take as much as he wants from the Roth IRA, tax-free.

Such a strategy can be implemented every year, to provide the Kings with extra cash flow in retirement or to accumulate funds within a Roth IRA. Moreover, drawing down a traditional IRA during those years will enable Paul to reduce the size of his account and decrease his future taxable RMDs. Note that taking $25,000 from his traditional IRA will increase Paul’s adjusted gross income (AGI) as well as his taxable income. A higher AGI, in turn, could add to the Kings’ tax bill in other areas—they might lose medical deductions, for instance.

Earlier Distributions In example 2, the money came out of Paul’s IRA rather than Lynn’s IRA. At age 57, Lynn would trigger a 10% penalty by taking money from her IRA, negating the benefit of the relatively low tax bracket.

However, there are many exceptions to the 10% early withdrawal penalty. If you can qualify for one of them, you might be able to take IRA withdrawals at a modest tax rate, at any age. continued on page 53

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Financial Management continued from page 51 One such exception covers withdrawals for higher education expenses.

Example 3: Gregg and Lois Carter are both age 48; in 2016 their taxable income, after deductions, is expected to be around $60,000. This year, the Carters estimate that they’ll spend $15,000 on their daughter’s college costs.

In 2016, the 15% tax bracket includes up to $75,300 of taxable income. Thus, Gregg and Lois could take $15,000 from their traditional IRAs and remain in the 15% tax bracket. They would not owe a 10% early withdrawal penalty because that $15,000 withdrawal does not exceed their qualified higher education costs.

Other exceptions to the 10% penalty for IRAs include those for the account owner’s death or disability, qualified first-time home purchases (up to $10,000), certain medical insurance premiums paid while unemployed, unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed a certain percentage of your adjusted gross income, payments due to an IRS levy and qualified reservist distributions. In addition, you can avoid the penalty by taking substantially equal periodic payments for your life (or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of yourself and a designated beneficiary. continued on page 55

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It may be well worth the time and money er data and banking information may be to bring in a third expert review your cybersents • Logging off or applying a screen lock • Limitingparty the use of to personal targets. Dealing with electronic theft can be curity and make recommendations. ompany should to their computer before leaving it machines on the company network. costly and time consuming—and extremeOften, recommendations include a program of ct against malware: forbreach a short and break. educating • Establishing employee liability when ly stressful. If unattended you suffer even a data your employees about data security, with software that maygets out, • Assigning notabout been new word damageemployee to your responsibility reputation periodicpersonal sessionsacceptable to inform use yourhas staff threats.

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Financial Management continued from page 55 to access private information, they should avoid using the same password for years, on multiple websites.

You might want to investigate using a password manager yourself, for company-related matters, and having employees use one as well. Password managers, found online, store someone’s login information for various websites and allow users automatic entry.

The user has just one master password to remember while different, changing passwords are submitted to provide the desired access.

There are also services that can securely transfer sensitive files, if you prefer not to send them as an email attachment.

Protection Points In addition, your company should take steps to protect against malware: hostile or invasive software that may be used to steal personal information and commit fraud. You can reduce your risk in this area by installing antivirus software and keeping it current.

Your company also can implement policies regarding the types of websites and data that employees may access while on a company network.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers suggestions for establishing policies for employees’ acceptable use of electronic devices. Employers might require the following: • Logging off or applying a screen lock to their computer before leaving it unattended even for a short break.

• Assigning employee responsibility for computer access and equipment taken off-site.

• Limiting employee and family members’ personal use of company computers.

• Limiting the use of personal machines on the company network.

• Establishing employee liability when personal acceptable use has not been followed.

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Wishes to Congratulate

UCANE’s 2016 Officers &

Board of Directors

OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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continue to provide exceptional leadership

62 years representing the underground utility construction industry. as we celebrate

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UCANE President

John Our

Robert B. Our C o., Inc.

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ohn is Vice President of the Robert B. Our Company, Inc., one of Cape Cod’s largest and most respected general contractors. As a second-generation family member in the business, he is providing the construction knowledge, experience, and expertise to guide his company to take on the more difficult infrastructure projects while continuing to further the company’s reputation for business excellence.

John serves as a role model for the third generation of the Our children, many of whom have also assumed roles in the business.

John has been a UCANE member since 2005. Before his election to the office of UCANE President, he first served on our Board of Directors and later served as UCANE Secretary, Treasurer, and President-Elect. Also during this time, he was a member of UCANE’s Budget, Executive, Government Relations, Insurance, Membership, Safety, and Specifications Committees.

Some of John’s goals for the coming year include, securing increased state contributions to the SRF to assure that the maximum number of projects are put out to bid; assisting the MassDEP and other state agencies whenever possible to help cities and towns fund needed underground infrastructure projects; and promoting UCANE’s in-house safety programs while advocating for employee safety on the jobsite. Together with our Board, he will continue our legislative agenda by pressing for the passage of our Interest on Retainage and Dig Safe bills.

John is committed to strengthening our Association in the coming year by increasing membership. His goal is to enlist 25 new members and has requested our member’s support to help him achieve this.

John is a highly respected contractor in our industry, and is viewed as someone who is hard working, dedicated, and has a wealth of construction knowledge. He believes strongly in UCANE and its goals and future, and has committed to continue the work of those who served before him who have strived to make Massachusetts’ clean water and drinking water infrastructure a model for the rest of the country.

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President Elect Paul Scenna - Albanese D&S, Inc.

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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.

He has been a UCANE Board Member since 2008, and during that time has served as UCANE Secretary and Treasurer, and he currently serves on our Budget, Executive, Government Relations, and Nominating Committees. On several occasions Paul was called upon to provide testimony before State Legislative Committees on behalf of UCANE. Paul has earned 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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Treasurer Richard Pacella, Jr. - R. M. Pacella, Inc.

ichard is President and General Manager of Construction Activities at R. M. Pacella, Inc., Plainville, MA and is a third generation civilutility contractor. The company was founded in 1977 by his father Richard Pacella, Sr., who is semi-retired, and his family has been UCANE members since its inception.

Richard graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in Construction Management. He currently serves as Foxborough, MA Water and Sewer Commissioner and Mansfield-Foxborough-Norton Regional Wastewater District Commissioner. He also served on UCANE’s Board of Directors and later moved up to Secretary. He is currently serving as our Treasurer, and is also a member of our Budget, Executive, and Government Relations Committees.

Like so many other UCANE members before him, Richard intends to carry on the family tradition of involvement and support of our Association.

He is a dedicated member who brings commitment, enthusiasm, and new ideas to our industry…ingredients that are vital to every organization!

Secretary Marcella Albanese - Albanese Brothers, Inc.

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arcella is President of Albanese Brothers, Inc., Dracut, MA. Marcella’s father Marco and his brother John founded the company in 1978. Marcella, along with her siblings Maria and Dino, represent the second generation of Albanese contractors who are highly respected for their ability to take on difficult projects.

Since Marco retired in 2010, Marcella, Maria, and Dino have continued to grow the family business, working on projects throughout Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire. Albanese Brothers, Inc. is also WBE/DBE accredited.

Marcella has been involved in UCANE since she began working at Albanese Brothers. She has served two terms on our Board of Directors, and now has taken on the additional responsibilities of Secretary. Her knowledge of issues facing the construction industry is invaluable, and for that reason her peers voted Marcella UCANE’s 2015 Contractor Member of the Year. She and her family continue their strong support of UCANE and our industry.

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VINCENT BARLETTA Barletta Heavy Division

JOHN BERKSZA Eastern Insurance Group, LLC

NICK BIELLO J. D’Amico, Inc.

BRIAN COONEY C. C. Construction, Inc.

JON D’ALLESSANDRO D’Allessandro Corp.

GREG FEENEY Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC

AL MORTEO FED. CORP.

JOSEPH PACELLA RJV Construction Corp.

BRIAN RAWSTON Jay Cashman, Inc.

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TONY BORRELLI Celco Construction Corp.

GERRY CARNEY, JR. C. N. Wood Co., Inc.

KEVIN COLE J. F. White Contracting Co.

JERRY GAGLIARDUCCI Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

MARCO GIOIOSO P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

A. J. LORUSSO Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC

PAUL UMBRO, JR. Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

CHRIS VALENTI GVC Construction, Inc.

DAVID ZOPPO R. Zoppo Corp.

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Honorary Board Member PHIL JASSET

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

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Tel: (508) 398-1811

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

GVC Construction, Inc.

P.O. BOX 693 LEOMINSTER MA 01453 P: 978.840.9700 F: 978.840.9702 gvcconstruction.com

GENERAL CONTRACTING UTILITY INSTALLATION • ROAD CONSTRUCTION SITE WORK • CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE • SNOW REMOVAL

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE UCANE MEMBERS Thank you for being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

3 Belcher Street • Plainville, MA 02762 • T: 508.695.3252 • www.lorussocorp.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Manufacturer and Installer of Bituminous Concrete Products

Congratulates UCANE

Celebrating 62 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

(508) 583-2029

Office: Plant: (508) 587-6953

100 Wales Ave. Rear Avon, MA 02322

Congratulations We are proud to be a UCANE member since 1968 and we wish to congratulate John Our and the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2016.

J. D’Amico, Inc. Nick Biello

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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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Rain For Rent New England wishes to congratulate the 2016 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

9 Pioneer Drive • N. Oxford, MA 01537 Tel: 508.987.0042 • Fax: 508.987.0021

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Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

UCANE

is to be congratulated for over 62 years of commitment and dedication to our industry.

P.O. Box 1539 Harwich, MA 02645 Tel: 508.432.0530

Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 62 years.

Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC

160 Elm Street Walpole, MA 02081 Phone: 508-660-7600 • Fax: 508-660-7614 www.lhequip.com

Umbro & Sons congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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HUB International is proud to be a UCANE member and congratulates its new president, John Our, and the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2016.

HUB International Limited is a leading global insurance brokerage that provides property and casualty, bonding, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services from offices located throughout North America. www.hubinternational.com William L. Labbe, CPCU, CIC  william.labbe@hubinternational.com (P) 508-235-2208  (C) 508-944-4239  (F) 866-602-4965 Paul Coffey  paul.coffey@hubinternational.com (P) 978-795-3352  (C) 978-869-2407

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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 2016.

R. M. Pacella, Inc. Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

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WATER CONTRACTING, INC.

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

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

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

OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

115 Southwest Cutoff • Worcester, MA 01613 T: 508-791-8778 • F: 508-791-2296

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Happy 62 Years of Fighting the Fight, Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk for the Good of the Contractor, the State, and the People of Massachusetts!

WBE Certified Tel: 800.379.1459 • Fax: 781.937.7678 •

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 62 years.

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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 2016.

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Congratulations to PAUL SCENNA on his installation as President Elect and to MARCELLA ALBANESE on her installation as Secretary.

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

Eastern Insurance is proud to be affiliated withto UCANE and Best Group wishes to John Our and extends our thanks for 61 years of commitment and dedication.

UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors!

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John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

226 Cherry Street • Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Call: 508.842.2822 • Fax: 508.842.2824 Email us at: sales@americanshoring.com

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors

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28 Loon Hill Road, Dracut, MA 01826 Tel: 978-454-8850 • Fax: 978-458-8710

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors!

Best wishes to John Our. From your friends at RJV Construction Corp.

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

I am proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2016!

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We wish to congratulate UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors.

OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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Well known for our many standards and specials

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating over 62 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry!

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Since 1961

CONGRATULATES

UCANE

on celebrating 55 62 years of dedicated service to the underground utility industry!

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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 2016.

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A. R. BELLI, INC. UCANE on celebrating 62 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

Cynthia Sementelli, President Bill Keaveney, General Manager

Tel: (617) 332-8855 Fax: (617) 332-2158

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board President: John Our Robert B. Our Co., Inc. President Elect: Paul Scenna Albanese D&S, Inc. Treasurer: Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Secretary: Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Vincent Barletta John Berksza Nick Biello Tony Borrelli Gerry Carney, Jr. Kevin Cole Brian Cooney Jon D’Allessandro Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Marco Gioioso Phil Jasset A. J. Lorusso Al Morteo Joseph Pacella Brian Rawston Paul A. Umbro Chris Valenti David Zoppo

Barletta Heavy Division Eastern Insurance Group, LLC J. D’Amico, Inc. Celco Construction Corp.

C. N. Wood Co., Inc. J. F. White Contracting Co. C. C. Construction, Inc. D’Allessandro Corp.

Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Honorary Board Member Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC FED. CORP. RJV Construction Corp.

Jay Cashman, Inc. Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

GVC Construction, Inc. R. Zoppo Corp.

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

Congratulations to the 2016 Officers and Board of Directors J. A. POLITO & SONS CO., INC. SHREWSBURY, MA

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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Congratulations

UCANE...

Ready, willing, and able to speak as the unified voice of the underground utility industry.

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

MAROIS BROTHERS, INC.

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2016.

Arruda Trenchless Construction Pipe and Manhole Rehabilitation David Arruda

92 Locust Street • Berkley, MA 02779 • Tel: 508.567.9827 • Djarruda@aol.com

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ALLIANT

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Alliant would like to congratulate UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors.

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Michael Cusack mcusack@alliant.com John Gambino jgambino@alliant..com

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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 2016!

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 62 years.

125 Stergis Way • Dedham, MA 02026 T: 781.407.9133 • F: 781.407.9134

Dave Pateuk, Owner North East Shoring, LLC Millis, MA USA Cell: 617/699-7298 www.northeastshoring.com dave@northeastshoring.com

Congratulations to the 2016 Slate of Officers &TUL Board of Directors.

CONGRA ATIONS With your guidance, UCANE will take a MARCO GIOIOSO leadership role in maintaining the From your staff and partners at economic growth of our industry.

P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

We are very proud of you for being installed as the UCANE Presid ent.

50new Sprague Street • Hyde Park, MA 02136

We are Tel: 617.364.5800 • Fax: confident that, with 617.364.9462 your determination, vision and leadership, the promotion of a cleane r environment for future generations will reach greater levels in 2011.

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MARCH, 2016

Best wishes to UCANE’s 2016 Officers & Board.

Congratulations to John Our as UCANE’s New President.

Best wishes to the Officers & Board Members Leading UCANE in its 62nd Year.

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

38 Mountain Ash Lane • Pembroke, MA 02359 T: (781) 331-6521 • F: (781) 335-6853

Congratulations UCANE on celebrating 62 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, 2016

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UCANE is to be congratulated for 62 years of commitment and dedication to our industry.

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 62 years.

85 Crescent Ave. • Chelsea, MA 02150 T: 781.289.7106 • F: 781.289.5661 www.rapidflowinc.com

UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors! to

Best wishes to

Chris Valenti, GVC Construction Inc. From your friends at

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Wishes to congratulate the 2016 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board President: John Our Robert B. Our Co., Inc. President Elect: Paul Scenna Albanese D&S, Inc. Treasurer: Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Secretary: Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Vincent Barletta John Berksza Nick Biello Tony Borrelli Gerry Carney, Jr. Kevin Cole Brian Cooney Jon D’Allessandro Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Marco Gioioso Phil Jasset A. J. Lorusso Al Morteo Joseph Pacella Brian Rawston Paul A. Umbro Chris Valenti David Zoppo

Barletta Heavy Division Eastern Insurance Group, LLC J. D’Amico, Inc. Celco Construction Corp.

C. N. Wood Co., Inc. J. F. White Contracting Co. C. C. Construction, Inc. D’Allessandro Corp.

Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Honorary Board Member Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC FED. CORP. RJV Construction Corp.

Jay Cashman, Inc. Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

GVC Construction, Inc. R. Zoppo Corp.

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

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS

THE 2016 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.

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TEL: 508-376-4916 FAX: 508-376-8921

Delivering Reliability

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BEST WISHES TO UCANE’S 2016 OFFICERS AND BOARD

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

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Rehoboth, MA (508) 336-7600

Auburn, ME (207) 784-9144

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

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 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 2016 Officers and Board of Directors

WE ARE PROUD TO BE UCANE MEMBERS Thank you for being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry.

Congratulations to the 2016 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.

300 Congress Street Quincy, MA 02169-0907 617.773.9200

238 Bedford Street Lexington, MA 02421 781.861.1800

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors.

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate John Our, the Officers, and Board Members who will lead UCANE in 2016!

UNITED WE STAND!

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Congratulations

to the 2016 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc.

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OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

John Our .....................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division John Berksza............................................................ Eastern Insurance Group, LLC Nick Biello...........................................................................................J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp.

Gerry Carney, Jr...........................................................................C. N. Wood Co., Inc. Kevin Cole........................................................................ J. F. White Contracting Co. Brian Cooney.........................................................................C. C. Construction, Inc. Jon D’Allessandro......................................................................D’Allessandro Corp.

Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Phil Jasset...........................................................................Honorary Board Member A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp.

Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul A. Umbro................................................................Umbro & Sons Const. Corp.

Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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MARCH, 2016

Concrete Systems, Inc.: Manholes & Catch Basins, Box Culverts, Special Box Structures, Containment Vaults, CON/SPAN ® Bridge Systems, Permanent & Temporary Barrier, T-Wall ® Retaining Wall Systems, EcoWall, ARMOR CAST ® Aboveground Storage Tanks & ARMOR VAULT® Below Grade Storage Tank “BUYand FROM THE ADVERTISERS INTechnologies: CONSTRUCTION Systems Custom Structures.

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Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2016.

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board.

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

Learn more at ejco.com or 800 626 4653 East Jordan Iron Works, Inc., will be doing business as EJ effective January 6, 2012.

UCANE HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT!

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board Members ~Michael Biszko 20 Development Street Fall River, MA 02721

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to UCANE

celebrating 62 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

MARCH, 2016

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

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Congratulates UCANE

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

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on celebrating 62 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

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CONGRATULATIONS UCANE FROM I. W. Harding Const. Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, extends its best wishes and support to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board, as they work tirelessly to improve our industry I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc. 354 Pleasant Street W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 T: 508.588.2222 www.iwharding.com

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board.

OFFICERS President..............................................................John Our President Elect................................................Paul Scenna Treasurer................................................ Richard Pacella, Jr. Secretary..........................................................Marcella Albanese

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vincent Barletta John Berksza Nick Biello Tony Borrelli Gerry Carney, Jr. Kevin Cole

Brian Cooney Jon D’Allessandro Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Marco Gioioso Phil Jasset A. J. Lorusso

Al Morteo Joseph Pacella Brian Rawston Paul Umbro, Jr. Chris Valenti David Zoppo

8 Southwoods Blvd., Ste. 201 • Albany, NY 12211 Tel: (800) 281-7420 • www.broadstoneadvisors.com MARCH, 2016

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Congratulations to the 2016 Officers and Board of Directors, and to UCANE for 62 years of commitment and dedication to our industry.

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Best wishes to John Our and all the Board Members From your friends at

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• Newton Johnson, President • Oscar B. Johnson, Executive Vice President • Mark D. Leskanic, Vice President • Christopher Clark, Account Executive

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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 2016.

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Concrete Products, Inc.

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

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

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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We’re proud to be members and we salute this year’s officers and board!

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE UCANE MEMBERS Thank you for being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

Ferguson offers a complete line of products to cover all your water, sewer and storm water management needs, and our relationships with the waterworks industry’s top vendors give our customers peace of mind through unmatched customer service, on-time delivery, and industry leading fill rates.

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2016 Officers & Board of Directors!

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

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Congratulations to UCANE’S 2016 Officers and Board of Directors.

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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.

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2016 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

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

www.miltoncat.com

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Congratulations UCANE...

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

Celebrating 69 years of service to New England 1947-2016

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

GENALCO inc. utilities * road & bridge * track * sitework 10 Commerce Way Westford, MA 01886 100 HancockP:978-692-1901 Street – Suite 901 978-692-1903 Quincy, MA 02171F:...............

617-845-8000

Pompano Beach, FL ............www.lmheavycivil.com 754-218-0200 Palm Beach Gardens, FL ....Opportunity 561-898-1200Employer An Equal

http://cmcgruppo.com/lmh/en/

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

1-877-436-2526

Congratulates UCANE

on celebrating 62 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

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NESC, INC.

99 Elm Street • Salisbury, MA 01952 • Tel: 978-462-1825 • Fax: 978-462-1827 www.nesc-inc.com • Email: mbardol@nesc-inc.com

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DOERING Equipment Co.

Est. 1968

P.O. Box N Franklin, MA 02038 T: 508.520.3629 F: 508.520.4249

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

We

are proud to be a

UCANE

member

and will continue to support its goals.

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors!

Best wishes from your friends at:

SB General Contracting, Inc. 14 Renmar Avenue • Walpole, MA 02081 • T: 508.660.8700 • F: 508.660.8602

J.F. WHITE CONTRACTING COMPANY 10 BURR STREET• FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01701-9020 TEL: (508) 879-4700 • FAX: (617) 454-1638 WWW.JFWHITE.COM

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.

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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 2016.

P.T. Kelley, Inc. General Contractors

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

Congratulates UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

284 Eastern Ave. • Chelsea, MA 02150 T: 617.884.7800 • F: 617.884.7638 www.burkeoil.com

SOMWBA Certified

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 years of professional excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

922 Pleasant Street Norwood, MA 02062

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Benevento Companies Quality, Service & Value Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

Stone • Asphalt Concrete • Recycling 978-658-5300 www.beneventocompanies.com

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2016.

650 Industrial Drive • Halifax, MA 02338 T: 781.294.1080 • F: 781.294.4597 www.wesconstructioncorp.com

Congratulations to the 2016 UCANE Officers

John Our Richard Pacella, Jr.

Paul Scenna Marcella Albanese

and Board Members

Your continued commitment and dedication to our industry is deeply appreciated.

Direct to the equipment fueling of construction equipment

~Mark O’Leary

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L. Guerini Group, Inc.

Congratulations

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

to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors UNITED WE STAND!

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

P.O. Box 260187 Mattapan, MA 02126

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 62 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

200 Merrimac Street Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 935-1919

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140 Wales Avenue Avon, MA 02322 (508) 584-8484

102 State Road Whately, MA 01093 (413) 665-7009

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60 Shun Pike Road Johnston, RI 02919 (401) 942-9191

MARCH, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS TO

JOHN OUR AND THE

UCANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THANK YOU FOR BEING THE VOICE OF OUR IDUSTRY FOR OVER SIX DECADES.

Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining of Water Mains

Temporary Potable Water Bypass installations

Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2016 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

Congratulations to the 2016 Officers and Board of Directors!

Serving the Bonding and Insurance needs of the N.E. construction industry for over 40 years.

Adam DeSanctis Gregory Juwa James Axon Michael Carney Wilder Parks Michael Gilbert Bryan Juwa David Boutiette Paul Patalano Dick Caruso Jonathan Duggan

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WESTON & SAMPSON

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2016.

ENGINEERS, INC. Wishes to congratulate UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board

AQUA LINE UTILITY, INC.

UNITED WE STAND!

210 Winter St., Suite 306 England’s Premier Precaster!

Weymouth, New MA 02188 5 Centennial Drive • Peabody, MA 01960 (800) 696-SHEA (7432) www.sheaconcrete.com Tel: 508.690.2009 Tel: 978-532-1900 • Fax: 978-573-4054 Fax: (978) 388-6959

info@sheaconcrete.com

Manufacturer of:

Tel: 800.696.SHEA (7432) Stairs, Bulkheads, Septic Tanks, Pump Stations, Leach Chambers, Manholes, Fax: 978.388.6959 Drywells, Utility Structures, Barriers, Curbing, Precast Footings, Bollards, Fire www.sheaconcrete.com Cisterns, Box Culvert, Stormwater Systems, Retaining Walls, Precast info@sheaconcrete.com Concrete Buildings, etc…

New England’s Premier Precaster!

(800) 696-SHEA (7432)

www.sheaconcrete.com

info@sheaconcrete.com Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2016 Manufacturer of: Officers and Board Fax: (978) 388-6959

Stairs, Bulkheads, Septic Tanks, Pump Stations, Leach Chambers, Manholes, Drywells, Utility Structures, Barriers, Curbing, Precast Footings, Bollards, Fire Cisterns, Box Culvert, Stormwater Systems, Retaining Walls, Precast Concrete Buildings, etc…

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

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

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87 Haverhill Road

153 Cranberry Hwy

MARCH, 2016

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 2016.

1506 Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062

E-mail: jmerchant@cullenmurphyandco.com

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

Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2016 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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2016 Officers and Board of Directors

United We Stand!

165 Hartwell St., West Boylston, MA 01583 Tel: 508-835-4431 • Toll Free: 800-723-7473 www.hrprescott.com

MARCH, 2016

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

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

SAND & STONE CORP. 192 Plain St. North Attleboro, MA 02760 (508) 699-2911 www.borocorp.com

Congratulates UCANE celebrating over 62 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

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

BEST WISHES TO UCANE’S 2015 OFFICERS AND BOARD We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

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Commemorative Issue Congratulatory Ads Acme Shorey Precast Concrete Products...............88 Adler Tank Rentals...................................................94 Aggregate Industries - N. E. Region........................75 Albanese Brothers, Inc............................................74 Albanese D&S, Inc...................................................72 Alliant Insurance Services.......................................81 Allied Bolt & Screw Corp..........................................76 American Shoring Inc..............................................73 A. F. Amorello & Sons, Inc........................................69 A. Andreassi & Son, Inc...........................................94 Aon Construction Services Group...........................90 Aqua Line Utility, Inc. ............................................108 Arruda Trenchless Construction..............................80 Baltazar Contractors, Inc.......................................109 Barletta Heavy Division...........................................80 Belco Fuel Company Inc..........................................83 A. R. Belli, Inc...........................................................77 Benevento Companies..........................................105 Biszko Contracting Corp..........................................92 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.......................................110 Broadstone Advisors, LLC.......................................95 Dennis K. Burke, Inc..............................................104 C. C. Construction, Inc.............................................62 C. J. P. & Sons Const. Co., Inc.................................86 P. Caliacco Corp.......................................................92 Jay Cashman, Inc....................................................93 Celco Construction Corp..........................................83 Concrete Systems, Inc.............................................91 Cullen, Murphy & Co., P. C.....................................109 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp..........................70 J. D’Amico, Inc.........................................................64 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP..................................96 Davagian, Grillo & Semple......................................84 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc..........................107 Doering Equipment Co., Inc...................................103 EJ............................................................................92 Eastern Insurance Group, LLC................................72 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc.....................97 T. L. Edwards, Inc.....................................................64 FED. CORP..............................................................57 Feeney Brothers Excavation, LLC...........................76 Ferguson Waterworks..............................................99 GVC Construction, Inc.............................................63 Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.................................70 Genalco, Inc...........................................................102 Gencorp Insurance Group.....................................101 P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc..............................................82 L. Guerini Group, Inc..............................................106 HD Supply Const. & Industrial White Cap...............78 HD Supply Waterworks............................................82 Haluch Water Contracting, Inc.................................68 I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc..........................95 A. H. Harris Construction Supplies...........................96 Hinckley Allen LLP.................................................110 HUB International New England..............................67 Iaria Bros., Inc..........................................................98

MARCH, 2016

K & K Excavation Co., Inc........................................83 P. J. Keating Company.............................................89 P. T. Kelley, Inc........................................................104 L & L Concrete Products, Inc...................................98 LM Heavy Civil Construction, LLC.........................102 P. A. Landers, Inc.....................................................62 Lawrence-Lynch Corp............................................110 Lorusso Corporation................................................64 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC..............................66 Marois Brothers, Inc.................................................80 McCourt Construction Company.............................86 Milton CAT.............................................................101 NESC, Inc..............................................................102 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.......................82 NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc.........................106 Ocean State Oil.......................................................76 Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc...................................87 Oldcastle Precast....................................................86 Robert B. Our Co., Inc.............................................66 R. M. Pacella, Inc.....................................................68 Podgurski Corp........................................................74 J. A. Polito & Sons Inc..............................................78 Power Line Contractors, Inc.....................................97 E. J. Prescott, Inc.....................................................98 H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc.....................................109 Putnam Pipe Corp...................................................84 RJV Construction Corp............................................74 Rain for Rent-New England.....................................65 Riley Brothers, Inc...................................................95 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc..........................................71 SB General Contracting, Inc..................................103 SPS New England, Inc..........................................100 Schmidt Equipment, Inc...........................................94 The Scituate Companies.........................................79 Shea Concrete Products, Inc.................................108 Southern Redi-Mix Corporation...............................99 Stiles Company, Inc...............................................104 Taylor Oil Company...............................................105 T-Quip Sales & Rentals...........................................90 Albert J. Tonry & Co., Inc.........................................88 Travelers................................................................100 Umbro & Sons Construction Corp...........................66 United Concrete Products.......................................85 Vacuum Excavation, Inc...........................................84 The Vellano Companies, Inc....................................68 Vianini Pipe, Inc.....................................................107 WES Construction Corp.........................................105 W. Walsh Company, Inc.........................................107 Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.......................108 J. F. White Contracting Co......................................103 R. H. White Construction Co., Inc............................96 C. N. Wood Company, Inc......................................106 Woodco Machinery, Inc.........................................100 Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC.....................................88 R. Zoppo Corp.........................................................78 Zurich Surety...........................................................90

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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. .................................................... 28 Acme Shorey Precast Concrete Products...................... 6 Aggregate Industries - N.E. Region.............................. 51 American Shoring, Inc.................................Ins. Back Cvr. Boro Sand & Stone Corp.............................................. 42 Dennis K. Burke, Inc..................................................... 52 C&S Insurance Agency................................................. 22 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp............................... 20 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP........................................ 39 Dedham Recycled Gravel............................................. 48 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. ............................... 13 Diesel Direct, Inc............................................................11 Dig Safe System, Inc..................................................... 48 The Driscoll Agency ..................................................... 54 EJ.................................................................................. 36 Eastern Pipe Service, LLP............................................ 50 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc.......................... 53 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC................................................... 50 T. L. Edwards, Inc.......................................................... 17 Ferguson Waterworks................................................... 55 Foley Carrier Services, LLC.......................................... 56 Genalco Inc.................................................................. 31 GEOD Consulting, Inc................................................... 15 L. Guerini Group, Inc..................................................... 50 HD Supply Const. & Industrial White Cap.................... 30 HD Supply Waterworks................................................... 4 A. H. Harris Construction Supplies............................... 47 Hinckley Allen LLP.......................................................... 2 JESCO.......................................................................... 46 P. J. Keating Company.................................................. 12 P. A. Landers, Inc............................................................ 9 Lawrence-Lynch Corp................................................... 52 Lorusso Corp................................................................. 54 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC..................................... 8 MBO Precast, Inc.......................................................... 43 Mabey, Inc..................................................................... 49 Mass Broken Stone Company...................................... 56 Milton CAT..................................................................... 14 Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc...................................... 44 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC............................. 21 NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc................................ 40 Ocean State Oil............................................................. 44 Palmer Paving Corp...................................................... 41 E. H. Perkins Construction Co., Inc.............................112 Podgurski Corp............................................................. 54 E. J. Prescott, Inc....................................... Ins. Front Cvr. Rain For Rent-New England......................................... 10 Read Custom Soils ...................................................... 13 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers............................................. 35 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc............................................... 34 Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency, Inc.......................... 16 Schmidt Equipment, Inc.....................................Back Cvr. Scituate Concrete Products Corp................................. 32 Shea Concrete Products, Inc. ...................................... 26 Smith Print..................................................................... 46 Southern Redi-Mix Corporation.................................... 44 Starkweather & Shepley Ins. Brokerage, Inc.................. 9 Systems Support Corporation...................................... 53 Taylor Oil Company....................................................... 42 Ti-SALES, Inc. .............................................................. 46 Albert J. Tonry & Co., Inc.............................................. 42 Trux, Inc......................................................................... 24 United Concrete Products............................................. 25 United Rentals Trench Safety....................................... 38 The Vellano Companies, Inc......................................... 56 C. N. Wood Co., Inc. ...................................................... 1 Woodco Machinery, Inc................................................ 18

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