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IN THIS ISSUE

OFFICERS President PAUL SCENNA

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President-Elect RICHARD PACELLA, JR. R. M. Pacella, Inc.

Treasurer MARCELLA ALBANESE

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Secretary RYAN McCOURT

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS VINCENT BARLETTA

Barletta Heavy Division

JOHN BERKSZA

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NICK BIELLO

J. D’Amico, Inc.

TONY BORRELLI

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GERRY CARNEY, JR.

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KEVIN COLE

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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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JOHN OUR

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JOSEPH PACELLA

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BRIAN RAWSTON

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CHRIS VALENTI

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KEN VOGEL

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DAVID ZOPPO

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ANNE KLAYMAN

Executive Director

5 President’s Message:

Clean Drinking Water is Taken for Granted...Again!

7 Legislative Update:

• Committee Leadership Announced for 2017-2018 Legislative Session • Preparing for the Inevitable, Town of Milton Takes the Lead and Begins Collection of Stormwater Fees • MassPIRG and Toxics Action Push for Mandatory School Lead Testing for Water Infrastructure • Treasurer Announces Two New Deputy Treasurers • Auditor Announces New Director for Division of Local Mandates

19 UCANE Interview:

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Representative Joseph Wagner, (D-Chicopee)

25 Labor Issues:

OSHA’s New Electronic Reporting, Employee Notice, and Anti-Retaliation Rules Take Effect

29 UCANE Seminars Held on Asbestos-Cement Pipe and Competent Person/Confined Space Entry 33 Legal Corner: MBE/WBE Bid Protest Issues

37 495/MetroWest Commission Talks Water Resources 39 Technology in Construction:

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41 Spotlight on Cape Cod:

Wastewater Issues Stymie Buzzards Bay Redevelopment

45 UCANE’s 2017 Scholarship Applications Now Available 47 Recently Retired MWRA Employee Recognized for Outstanding Service 49 Financial Management: • Playing Defense as Stock Prices Soar • Holding Down Premiums for Medicare Part B • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans for Small Companies

62 UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors 115 Commemorative Congratulatory Ad Index

CONGRATULATORY ADS Pages 61-114 UCANE sincerely thanks our members for their ongoing support of our Association.

Editor: Anne Klayman, Associate Editor: Suzanne Savage, Magazine Designer: Sherri Klayman Construction Outlook Chairman: Paul Scenna Editorial Board: Paul Scenna, Richard Pacella, Jr., Marcella Albanese, and Ryan McCourt 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 Brockton, 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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Clean Drinking Water is Taken for Granted…Again! A recent story making headlines reminded me that the majority of people don’t even think about how their clean drinking water gets to their faucets and are even less mindful of the condition of underground water pipes. It is basically out-of-sight and out-of-mind. We all need to face facts: CLEAN WATER is TAKEN for GRANTED. It’s expected that when the faucet is turned on, clean water magically appears. Other misconceptions are that clean water is a human right; that there is an endless supply, and that it is free. These misconceptions are the driving force behind UCANE’s efforts to tell the full story, but sometimes I wonder if the message is getting through.

case-in-point is U.S. News and World Report’s recent article on the “Best States Rankings,” where Massachusetts came in at #1. The news media gave a lot of attention to the rankings and of course leaders in the states that were highly ranked spoke positively about their state’s livability. Now I live, work, and raise my family in Massachusetts; and I think this state is exceptional with or without this report, but I was curious about the criteria used to set the rankings. The answer was in the article: Education (MA ranked #1), Health Care (MA ranked #2) and several other categories that all made sense as to why Massachusetts was ranked first. One category where Massachusetts did not do well was the infrastructure category where Massachusetts ranked #19, its lowest rating in any category. At first glance that was not much of a surprise; since I knew that our state has an estimated $20 billion gap in our water infrastructure funding, as well as the need to invest billions of dollars to rebuild our roads, bridges, and our public transit system. What was surprising and extremely disappointing were the three subcategories of infrastructure that were evaluated. The report looked at Transportation (roads, bridges, public transit, and commute times), Energy (reliability of power grids, renewable energy consumption, and the price of electricity), and lastly, Internet Access (download speed for broadband and the percentage of households with broadband internet). That was it! There was no mention or consideration of water quality; or the condition of each state’s water infrastructure; or the plan for future water needs. While in today’s world internet access is important, it pales in comparison to the need for clean drinking water.

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A person can go a day without access to their favorite show on Netflix, however it is a lot more difficult to live without access to clean drinking water. This was yet another example of people taking clean drinking water and our underground water infrastructure for granted. So while we rightfully should take pride in having Massachusetts ranked #1 by U.S News and World Report, we should also recognize the limitations of this ranking based on the criteria evaluated and those criteria not considered. If anyone thinks that clean drinking water is not important, then they should visit Flint, Michigan and sample their water, and see the devastation that polluted water has caused to that city’s economic base and the health of its citizens. Everyone in local, state, and federal government must get the message out to the public that our clean drinking water supply is not inexhaustible and the process to get it from its source to their faucet takes considerable construction skills…and of course it’s not FREE! UCANE will continue to advocate for investment in water infrastructure, one of our core missions. However, this can’t happen without the strong support of our membership. I had the opportunity to review all the congratulatory ads and well wishes placed in this month’s magazine by our members and friends. To say that I was overwhelmed by this show of support is an understatement. I know I speak for each Officer and Board member when I say thank you for your ongoing support. I will do everything in my power to maintain UCANE’s outstanding reputation and prestige. I am proud to serve as UCANE President this year, and I feel honored to have the support of all our members. Thank you. n

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Committee Leadership Announced for 2017-2018 Legislative Session

n mid-February, the Massachusetts House and Senate announced their leadership teams for the 2017-2018 legislative session. Both the House and Senate top leadership remains essentially the same. Representative Ron Mariano remains Majority Leader; Representative Pat Haddad remains Speaker Pro Temp, and Representative Brian Dempsey remains the Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. Of note, the only real upper leadership change in the House is Representative Mike Moran moving into the 2nd Assistant Majority Leader position. On the Senate side, Senator Harriet Chandler remains the Majority Leader, Senator Marc Pacheco remains Senate President Pro Tempore, and Senator Karen Spilka remains the Chairwoman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Of particular note to UCANE’s membership and the committees that handle many of the matters impacting the membership, the following leadership personnel were appointed: Joint Committee on State Administration. This committee, which considers legislation impacting public construction and procurement, will see the return of House Chairman Peter Kocot and the arrival of Senator Walter Timilty, who served in the House last session. Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. This committee will have entirely new leadership from the previous session as Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Paul Brodeur assume the mantle of this important committee. The committee will consider the wide sweeping “wage theft” legislation that seeks to attach joint and several liability to any subcontracting arrangement. The Committee will also be charged with considering the ever contentious “non-compete” legislation that almost reached the Governor’s desk last session, but failed to emerge from a conference committee.

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Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. Considering matters impacting air quality and, equally important, water infrastructure, this Committee will continue to be led on the Senate side by Chairwoman Anne Gobi. Representative Gail Carridi, a first time Chairwoman, will lead the House side, bringing issues of importance to her district in Western Massachusetts. Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. Senator Barbara L’Italien and Representative Jen Benson will continue their partnership as respective Chairs for a committee that considers licensing matters for trades as well as consumer protection issues. Joint Committee on Public Safety. Helming the committee that oversees issues impacting trench safety, police details, fire safety, and hoisting laws, Senator James Timilty and Representative Hank Naughton were both re-appointed as Chairs for this wide-ranging and important committee. Joint Committee on Revenue. Senator Mike Brady, a first time Chairman and recent House member, will be joined by longtime House Chairman Jay Kaufman. The Committee, which is charged with reviewing all matters increasing or decreasing taxes, will likely review a variety of matters, which seek to fund the existing $20 billion water infrastructure gap within the Commonwealth. With committee appointments now completed, the various committees will begin to sort through the legislation sent to them by the respective House and Senate Clerks. After leadership announcements were made, both the House and Senate Clerks began releasing timely filed legislation to the subject matter committees. It is anticipated that public hearings on filed matters will begin in mid-March. continued on page 9

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Preparing for the Inevitable, Town of Milton Takes the Lead and Begins Collection of Stormwater Fees

s reported by the Patriot Ledger, the Town of Milton became one of the first towns in Massachusetts, if not the first town, to institute a stormwater fee to address the expanded requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As explained on the Town of Milton website, Milton has been in compliance with the EPA permit since it was first issued in 2003. To address the additional costs with the expanded EPA requirements, the Town expects to spend more than $700,000 to fully comply with the first year requirements of the new EPA permit. The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES) Stormwater Program, in place since 1990, regulates discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), construction activities, industrial activities, and those designated by EPA due to water quality impacts. At the

onset of the program, only large cities were regulated under NPDES. In 2003, NPDES jurisdiction was widened to include all communities (except the smallest and most rural) across all of the USA. This expanded jurisdiction is known as NPDES II, and Milton first became included in the NPDES jurisdiction. The NPDES permit was set to expire after five years from the effective date (2003-2008). Ever since 2008, the EPA has issued annual extensions to the permit so that they, and all states, could work out the conditions and requirements of a proposed broader and stricter new permit. Finally, in 2016, the EPA issued the new permit to Massachusetts, which affects all communities, including the Town of Milton. In explaining their decision to levy this fee, Town officials pointed out that Milton has been far ahead of other communities by addressing the cost question for over three years now. A pilot study was commissioned continued on page 11

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Legislative Update continued from page 9 allowing Milton to develop and understand what the cost implications of the new permit would be and to identify and consider several funding options. Of all of the options available, and as a matter of providing the greatest degree of fairness and equity to all fee payers, the Milton Board of Selectmen elected to base the stormwater fee calculation on a “per square-foot of impervious surface” basis. The Selectmen also chose to use a four-tier system that would set a fixed annual stormwater fee for each of the four ranges of impervious area for single-family properties. The annual stormwater fee for all other property types would be based upon a calculation of the property’s impervious area. The stormwater fees were calculated using a GIS Based analysis that determined the amount of Impervious Surface area located on each property. This analyses was completed by the Milton DPW Geographic Information System (GIS). Data for this analyses was taken from the Milton DPW’s Geo-spatial data library and the Milton Assessor’s Office. Property types were determined using the land use code from the assessor’s database and the property type classification codes from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. continued on page 13

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s reported by various media outlets, environmental advocates, MassPIRG and Toxics Action, are advocating for legislation that would require every school and early childhood center in Massachusetts to test water fountains for lead and eliminate any lead that is found. Voluntary testing by school districts last year found lead in approximately half the drinking fountains tested. The legislation, which is sponsored by Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Lori Ehrlich, would require the state's public water systems to remove lead service lines from all schools, public and private, and early childhood care programs within three years. The service lines that bring water into the school from an outside water supply may, in some cases, be a source of lead in drinking water. It is estimated that the cost of replacing

these primary lines could cost $3,000 to $5,000 each under ideal conditions. The legislation would also require annual water testing in schools and early childhood programs. If elevated levels of lead are found, the school would have to shut off the fountain with the lead and fix the problem. The bill would require any school with elevated lead levels to install lead filters on faucets and fountains. In terms of paying for this mandate, schools would be responsible for covering the costs of testing and remediation. While the Commonwealth would be required to provide a list of potential funding sources to public schools, the state would not be subject to pay for the proposed mandate. While efforts to prevent lead poisoning in past years have generally focused on acute lead continued on page 15

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Treasurer Announces Two New Deputy Treasurers

ccording to a press release from the Office of the Massachusetts Treasurer, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg named Sue Perez and Sarah Kim as Deputy Treasurers for the Commonwealth. Sue Perez was promoted from her previous position as Assistant Treasurer and will continue serving as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust and overseeing the Commonwealth’s Debt department. Ms. Perez has over 25 years of experience in accounting, audit, and financial management and is a graduate of the Boston University School of Management. She has been the Senior Finance Director for a $3.4 billion service company and at the other end of the spectrum, was one of the initial members of a start-up company with the responsibility of establishing the finance and human resources departments. Perez was an auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, during which time she received her CPA. Sarah Kim has served as General Counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General

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since the start of Treasurer Goldberg’s administration. As General Counsel, she manages the legal team that provides support to the Treasury. Before joining the Treasury, Ms. Kim was an Assistant Attorney General in the Fraud and Financial Crimes Division under Attorney General Martha Coakley. Previously, she was an attorney in the litigation practice group of Bingham McCutchen LLP (now Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP). Ms. Kim is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law and Dartmouth College.

Auditor Announces New Director for Division of Local Mandates

tate Auditor Suzanne M. Bump recently announced that Ben Tafoya has joined her staff as Director of the Division of Local Mandates (DLM), the division that recently produced a water infrastructure report outlining the rising costs for municipalities throughout the Commonwealth. According to the press release issued by the Auditor’s Office, Tafoya will oversee the day-to-day operations of DLM, which was established to respond to requests from municipalities to determine whether the state has passed an unfunded mandate on to local governments. Most recently, Tafoya was Academic Program Director for the doctoral program in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University. He previously served as Interim Program Director for the doctoral and masters programs in Criminal Justice and as an Assistant Professor of Political Science. Tafoya has also been a Senior Lecturer at Northeastern University since 2009. He was on the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Reading for nine years, serving multiple terms as the chair and vice-chair. A Reading resident and former Selectman, Tafoya holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Government from Georgetown University, a MBA from Suffolk University, and a Doctorate in Law and Policy (DLP) from Northeastern University. He has been active in local and state politics for many years. n

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Representative Joseph Wagner (D-Chicopee) House Chairman, Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Representative Wagner lives today in the community where he grew up. As such, his Chicopee roots are deep. He has dedicated the better part of his adult life to public service with the belief that collaboration and partnerships on common goals can improve a community and the quality of life for its people. Earlier in his career, he spent four years in the Chicopee Mayor’s Office where he developed extensive knowledge with respect to the strengths and challenges in his city in such areas as economic development, urban planning, infrastructure and transportation, and sustainable housing policy. In seeking elected office in 1991, he saw an opportunity to build upon the foundation he had established and make a greater impact in his hometown. As a state representative, he believed he could use that position to advance and develop partnerships on a larger scale to secure resources to increase opportunity and services in the district. As he reflects, he feels that he has accomplished a great deal in obtaining resources to improve the city’s schools, infrastructure network, and regional economy. However, each day he seeks to take on a new challenge to better the quality of life for residents in Chicopee and across Massachusetts. Representative Wagner’s drive for this is as strong as ever.

Massachusetts, along with the rest of the country, continues its rebound from the previous economic downturn. Please give your thoughts on how the state will continue to support local aid to cities and towns to help support basic municipal services, specifically water infrastructure.

Although we’ve faced some fiscal challenges in recent years, I am proud of the legislature’s commitment to local aid. With that said, I am cognizant of the fact that the state’s limited resources are insufficient to satisfy the level of investment necessary to advance many local projects that are in some stage of the planning. In my role as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, I had the opportunity to help shape and advance the Expanded Gaming Act in 2011. One of our key priorities when crafting the bill was to protect and increase local aid. As such, we set forth in statute that 100 percent of tax revenue received from the slots licensee be dedicated to local aid. This generated over $66 million in local aid dollars in Plainridge Park Casino’s first year in operation. Additionally, we also

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provided that 20 percent of state revenue dollars generated by the resort casinos go directly to local aid when they’re operational. Another 4.5 percent of total tax revenue from the category 1 gaming establishments will be dedicated to a local capital projects fund to provide cities and towns with an additional source of funding to complete local projects. The General Court also passed a municipal modernization bill last session that updated regulations to allow for more efficient governance at the local level. The economic development bill enacted last summer provided a number of tools for our municipalities to utilize, particularly in the area of infrastructure. Taken as a whole, these efforts serve to illustrate the state’s commitment to provide new and additional resources to assist communities in addressing important infrastructure needs, namely water infrastructure.

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opment legislation and budget commitments to advance policies and investments to support training programs and make efforts to narrow the skills gap. However, there’s always more that can be done. Employers often mention to me that they experience challenges in finding the skills needed to support their businesses and spur growth. I know well that sound workforce development policy and sound economic development policy go hand in hand. Last summer’s economic development bill included $45 million in capital dollars to purchase and install equipment and related building improvements for career technical education and training programs that are aligned to regional economic and workforce development priorities. This investment will allow our young men and women to learn trades and skills on cutting edge technologies so that they’re prepared to enter the workforce and step into rewarding careers. This session, I’ve filed a bill to establish a sustainable funding mechanism for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, which provides grants to develop training programs to meet the skill needs of high demand occupations, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and the construction trades. Our workforce is our greatest asset so we must continue to build on our talent pipelines. It is my expectation, and certainly my goal, that the legislature will continue to work with the administration to support targeted MassWorks investments to improve infrastructure in support of economic development. n

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OSHA’s New Electronic Reporting, Employee Notice, and Anti-Retaliation Rules Take Effect On May 13, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published a final rule for the electronic reporting and publication of employer injuries and illnesses, requiring employers to notify employees of their right to report injuries or illnesses, and protecting employees from retaliation for reporting injuries or illnesses. Construction industry employers are subject to this rule. A. Electronic Reporting Requirement Effective January 1, 2017, this rule requires certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness data to OSHA. This data is the same they have already been required to collect. OSHA intends to have software available for employers to make their submissions. Existing employer data and forms and formats may not be compatible with the OSHA software. By July 1, 2017, establishments with 250 or more employees or 20-249 employees must electronically submit Form 300A to OSHA. As of July 1, 2018, establishments with 250 or more employees must submit Forms 300A, 300, and 301 to OSHA electronically. In 2019, the submission deadline will be changed from July 1 to March 2. It is unclear whether each construction site is or is not a separate establishment for electronic reporting purposes. OSHA will post the establishment specific injury and illness data it collects under this rule on its public website (www.OSHA.gov). By OSHA posting raw data, the data may not accurately inform the public

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B. Employee Reporting Rules Since August 10, 2016 this rule requires employers to establish “reasonable procedures” for employees to report work-related injuries or illnesses. The rule did not specify whether the required procedure be in writing. However, to be able to provide evidence of a reasonable reporting rule, it is recommended it be in writing, distributed to employees, and posted at each jobsite. There is presently pending litigation brought by OSHA claiming an employer rule requiring reporting within seven (7) days of injury or illness is illegal because it would discourage reporting. As the case proceeds, we will monitor it.

C. Anti-Retaliation In effect since August, 2016, the rule expressly prohibits retaliation for reporting work related injuries or illnesses. Under the rule, OSHA may cite an employer who it believes retaliated against an employee for filing a safety and health complaint, requesting access to OSHA related safety and health records or exercises rights under the OSH Act. This requirement is continued on page 27

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Conclusion 1. Employers who operate at multiple work sites should determine if they are a single establishment or, as a matter of law, comprise multiple establishments, for OSHA recordkeeping and reporting purposes. 2. Review, revise or promulgate procedures or rules advising employees of their right to report work related injuries and illnesses promptly and accurately and without fear of retaliation. 3. Train supervisors, managers, and co-workers not to retaliate against co-workers who report injuries or illnesses. This includes policing employer safety programs which incentivize no lost work days. 4. Allow yourself sufficient time to master OSHA’s electronic reporting system. Recordkeeping and reporting is a significant component of OSHA enforcement. Do not lose sight of your recordkeeping and reporting obligations. n

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wo capacity training classes were held at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, MA dealing with asbestos safety, titled “8-Hour OSHA Class II Asbestos Training: Asbestos-Cement Pipe (ACP) Worker Safety. The classes, presented by Greg Morsch of ATC Group Services covered important topics such as the identification and recognition of asbestos related materials, the potential devastating health effects related to asbestos exposure, federal and state regulations, safe work practices, tool demonstrations, respiratory protection, and waste handling procedures. This course is certified by the MassDEP and is a must for any employee who may come in contact with asbestos pipe on a jobsite. Once completed successfully, employees are given a certificate valid for 5 years. UCANE members who missed out on the Asbestos training should call the UCANE office or go to our website (www.ucane.com) as additional classes may be added based on demand. At our other February seminar, UCANE was once again fortunate enough to have veteran safety trainer John Barrasso fit a Massachusetts Safety Class into his busy schedule. On February 16 John con-

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ducted his comprehensive session at the Lantana in Randolph, MA, in front of a sellout crowd of UCANE member employees. Trained by OSHA, John has been doing these training sessions for UCANE for more than 30 years. He is well known to other trade associations up and down the East Coast for his forte in excavation safety, confined space entry, and training employees to become Competent Persons as defined by OSHA. John’s knowledge of the OSHA standards is matched only by his experience with real on-site construction challenges faced by utility contractors. His 20 years as a construction superintendent/manager for one of New England’s largest heavy civil and pipe contractors allows John to communicate with his UCANE audience on a special level. The comprehensive full-day seminar covered all current OSHA Standards and best practices for CFR 1926 Excavation, SubPart P. How to test for and identify soil types, selection of shoring equipment, record keeping, and the responsibilities that come with being a “Competent Person” were reviewed through discussion and video presentations. New OSHA regulations continued on page 31

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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 UCANE will continue to keep our members updated on the latest OSHA rulings through email as well as our monthly magazine, 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

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ing when the bid documents were “emphatic” that late forms would not be accepted and would result in the bid being declared “informal,” resulting in rejection. The answer in this case was “no.” Since it was a state-funded project, Chapter 7C required the awarding authority to provide the processes and procedures for MBE/WBE participation. The awarding authority did so, mandating that the MBE/WBE forms be submitted at bid time and cautioning bidders that a failure to do so would be grounds for disqualification. In these circumstances, the untimely submission of the required MBE/WBE forms was fatal. The AGO recognized that accepting late MBE/WBE forms in this case (which required the bidders to identify their MBE/WBE subs) would permit inappropriate bid shopping. continued on page 35

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were certified as MBEs/WBEs were required to complete and submit the Letter of Intent. Since the protestor was not a certified MBE/WBE, it “did not have to fill out and sign” the form. “Final Thoughts.” All four cases can be reconciled. While the AGO does not have jurisdiction to determine questions of MBE/WBE certification, it continues to have jurisdiction over questions of compliance with MBE/WBE bid submission requirements. Those issues are often fact-specific, and will be decided on a case-by-case basis depending in large part on the plain language of the bid documents. Importantly, if the project is state-funded – and the bid documents make MBE/WBE bid submission requirements absolutely mandatory – a failure to comply with those requirements can be fatal. But bid documents are not all made the same, and a failure to strictly comply with MBE/WBE bid submission requirements may not always require rejection if that is not spelled out in the bid documents.

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Representative Kate Hogan, Senator Karen Spilka, and Assistant Secretary for Communities and ProKelsey.Schiller@mahouse.gov grams Juan Vega co-chaired a meeting of the 495/MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission at the 495/MetroWest Partnership office in Westborough on Friday, January 27 focused on water resources.

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Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston), who sits on the commission and represents several towns in the 495/MetroWest region,Senator hosted Karen Friday’s meeting Westborough. “Thank you to Representative Ho- Juan Vega co Representative Kate Hogan, Spilka, andinAssistant Secretary for Communities and Programs gan, Senator Spilka, Assistant Secretary Vega, and the 495/MetroWest Partnership for joining us here in chaired a meeting of the 495/MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission at the 495/MetroWest Partnership offi Westborough for this productive andthinformative meeting,” said Rep. Carolyn Dykema. “It was great to have focused on on water Westborough January 27 in the opportunityontoFriday, hear from experts the field theresources. links between water infrastructure and economic development in the 495/MetroWest region. Investment in water is a critical part of creating opportunities for sustainable growth, but too often (D-Holliston), it does not get who the attention orcommission funding it deserves.” Representative Carolyn Dykema sits on the and represents several towns in the

495/MetroWest region, hosted Friday’s meeting in Westborough. “Thank you to Representative Hogan, Senator Spilka, At the meeting, the Commission heard from state agencies and organizations involved in water policy in MasAssistant Secretary Vega, and the 495/MetroWest PartnershipProtection for joining us here in Deputy Westborough for this productive and sachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental (MassDEP) Commissioner for Policy, Beth Card, discussed statusDykema. of stormwater, and drought conditions in in the field informative meeting,” said Rep. the Carolyn “It waswastewater, great to have theimproving opportunity to hear from experts the 495/MetroWest region. Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) Executive Director Jennifer the links between water infrastructure and economic development in the 495/MetroWest region. Investment in water is a Pederson spoke about current state of water systems in the region and its impact on public health, safety, and critical part of creating opportunities forCommunications sustainable growth, but too it does not get Water the attention or funding it deserv ensuring a robust economy. In addition, Director foroften the Massachusetts Resources Authority (MWRA) Advisory Board, Matthew Romero, presented the UMass Boston Collins Center Report, which benefits impacts of water and organizations sewer infrastructure investment. At theidentifies meeting, the the economic Commission heardand from state agencies involved in water policy in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Beth Card, discus “The ongoing work of the 495/MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission continued on Friday, the status of stormwater, wastewater, and improving drought conditions in the Board,” 495/MetroWest region. Massachusetts Wa with informative presentations by MassDEP, MWWA, and the MWRA Advisory said Representative Kate Hogan (D-Stow). “The presentations ranging from stormwater and wastewater, to drought condiWorks Association (MWWA) Executive Director Jennifer Pederson spoke about current state of water systems in the reg tions, to the economic benefits of water infrastructure investment offered the Commission a comprehenand its impact on public health, safety, and ensuring a robust economy. In addition, Communications Director for the sive overview of the status of water resources in 495/MetroWest. Thank you to our presenters, as well as Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Advisory Board, Matthew Romero, presented the UMass Boston our host, Representative Carolyn Dykema, for sharing your leadership and expertise with the Commission Collins Center Report, policies which identifies the our economic as we seek to develop to advance region.”benefits and impacts of water and sewer infrastructure investment.

“The ongoing work of the 495/MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission continued on Friday, with informativ presentations by MassDEP, MWWA, and the MWRA Advisory Board,” said Representative Kate Hogan (D-Stow). “Th presentations - ranging from stormwater and wastewater, to drought conditions, to the economic benefits of water infrastructure investment - offered the Commission a comprehensive overview of the status of water resources in The Smart Choice Allpresenters, Your Site Development Needs 495/MetroWest. Thank youFor to our as well as our host, Representative Carolyn Dykema, for sharing your leadership and expertise with the Commission as we seek to develop policies to advance our region.”

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Financial Management continued from page 49 Investors in high tax states may have another reason to favor Treasury bonds and Treasury funds because the interest from these investments is exempt from state and local income tax. To benefit from the tax break, you must hold Treasuries in a taxable account. Treasuries certainly can be held in a tax-deferred account such as a 401(k) or an IRA, and many investors do so. However, the state and local income tax break might be lost because withdrawals from taxfavored retirement plans may be fully taxable. (Some states offer tax exemption to distributions from retirement plans, often up to certain amounts.)

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Individual Circumstances All of these strategies have advantages and drawbacks, so you should proceed with caution. Very generally, buy and hold strategies might appeal to workers who are some years from retirement. A market drop may turn out to be a buying opportunity, especially for those who are investing periodically through contributions to 401(k) and similar plans. On the other hand, trimming stocks might be prudent for people in or near retirement. Investment opportunities at low stock prices may be reduced, and a market skid can be particularly dangerous for retirees who are tapping their portfolio for spending money. continued on page 53

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2%: not great, but more than the payout All of these strategies have advantages and drawbacks, so you should proceed from cash equivalents. Intermediate❖ That interest is exempt from with caution. Very generally, buy and term Treasury funds will have lower state and local income taxes. hold strategies might appeal to workers yields from but also Financial Management continued pageless 51 exposure to stock ❖ If you invest in a bond fund that who are some years from retirement. market volatility. holds only U.S. Treasuries, you A market drop may turn out to be a Investors in high tax states may have will owe federal income tax buying opportunity, especially for those another reason to favor Treasury bonds on the interest income but no and Treasury funds because the interest who are investing periodically through state or local income tax on that contributions to 401(k) and similar from these investments is exempt from equals reported on other your tax return, plus any interest. On the hand, trimming state government’s and local income tax. To benefitthe AGIplans. edicare, the federal tax-exempt interest income. What’s more, there is a stocks might be prudent for people from the tax break, you must hold health program for peo❖ Although the bonds held ininsurance a two-year lag between reported income and the rein or near retirement. Investment Treasuries in a taxable ple 65 has four partsaccount. bond fund pay interest, the and older, sulting Part B premium. opportunities at low stock prices may Treasuries fund will pay dividends to theAdvice,“ABCDs (see Trusted of certainly Medi-can be held in a Example be 1: reduced, Carl and reported andDonna a marketEgan skid can be tax-deferred account such as a 401(k) fund’scare”). investors. Those dividend Medicare offers good Although $210,000 of AGI on their 2015 tax return, whichwho they particularly dangerous for retirees or an IRA, and many investors do so. payments will to be taxed at the value many seniors, high-income Medifiled in April 2016. The Egans also had $20,000 are tapping their portfolio for spendingof However, the state and local income tax federalcare level as interest income, tax-exempt interest enrollees can pay over $5,000 a year break might be lost because withdrawals money.ing 2015. (The amount of taxat ordinary income rates. interest is reported on federal income tax for Part B, whereas high-income couples from tax-favored retirementexempt plans may subject to federal income tax.

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returns, even though that interest is not subject to federal income tax.) Thus, the Egans’ MAGI, for determining their Medicare Part B premium in 2017 is $230,000. With that MAGI, Carl and Donna will each have $267.90 a month deducted from their Social Security benefit, for a total of $535.80 a month, or Medicare, the federal government’s some enrollees, is $134 a month in 2017, $6,430 a year. reported on your tax return, plus any Income-Based Premiums health insurance program for people about $1,600 a year.) However, inWhat’s 2017, more, tax-exempt interest income. the MAGI thresholds forWhat’ thesesextra 65 and older, has four parts (see seniors with certain levels of income will more, there is a two-year lag between Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits Part B premiums ($85,000, $107,000, etc.) are fixed Trusted Advice, “ABCDs of Medicare”). pay more, witha premiums as so they reported andfor theinflation, resultingatPart and some other medical outlays, charges month- increasing until 2019, won’tincome increase least Although Medicare offersMost goodenrollees value income certain thresholds. B premium. continued on page 55 ly premium. have thattops premium deducted from their Social to many seniors, high-income Medicare Security paying enrollees can pay over deposits, $5,000 a year for Income around $109 a month in that Part B, whereas high-income couples Monthly manner. (The “standard” on Medicare can pay over $10,000 in File individual File married & payment amount, paid by some entax return File joint tax return separate tax return in 2017 annual premiums. For that money, highrollees, is $134 a month in income enrollees get the same Medicare above $85,000 up to above $170,000 up to 2017, about $1,600 a year.) Not applicable $187.50 $107,000 $214,000 coverage that most seniors get forseniors about However, in 2017, above $107,000 up above $214,000 up to $1,300 a year, $2,600levels for couples. withorcertain of income Not applicable $267.90 to $160,000 $320,000 will pay more, with premiabove $160,000 up above $320,000 up to above $85,000 and up to ums increasing as income Income-based premiums $348.30 to $214,000 $428,000 $129,000 topsB,certain thresholds. Medicare Part which covers doctor For this other purpose, “income” above $214,000 above $428,000 above $129,000 $428.60 visits and some medical outlays, refers to modified adjusted charges a monthly premium. Most Source: medicare.gov gross income (MAGI), which

on Medicare can pay over $10,000 in annual premiums. For that money, highincome enrollees get the same Medicare coverage that most seniors get for about $1,300 a year, or $2,600 for couples.

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Paring Part B Premiums The examples of Carl and Donna Egan assume that they continue to have high incomes, even after they’re covered by Medicare. Conversely, some Medicare enrollees will report high income in 2017, then find themselves hard pressed to pay the resulting Part B premiums in 2019, due to changed circumstances. Taxpayers whose income has fallen can appeal their elevated Part B premium to the Social Security Administration. Acceptable reasons for relief include retirement, in full or in part. continued on page 57

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Ryan McCourt - McCourt Construction Company

yan is the fifth generation President of McCourt Construction Company, South Boston, MA. Since 1893 McCourt has been building the infrastructure of Massachusetts. Today with his brothers, Matthew and Trevor, McCourt Construction is tackling some of the largest and most complex construction projects in New England. Ryan attended Boston College where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance. Soon after receiving his degree he joined McCourt Construction. Ryan realizes the importance of industry organizations in ensuring that the infrastructure of the Commonwealth gets the attention it so desperately needs, and he knows that UCANE is the most effective organization in getting attention for the drinking water and wastewater industry. With this in mind, he previously served from 20122013 on the UCANE Board of Directors, following in his father Richard’s footsteps. As UCANE Secretary, he looks forward to working with our elected officials to improve clean water and drinking water systems, which will positively impact our citizens and the environment.

MARCH, 2017

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VINCENT BARLETTA Barletta Heavy Division

JOHN BERKSZA Eastern Insurance Group, LLC

BRIAN COONEY C. C. Construction, Inc.

JERRY GAGLIARDUCCI GREG FEENEY Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

JOHN OUR Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

JOSEPH PACELLA RJV Construction Corp.

NICK BIELLO J. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico, Inc.

BRIAN RAWSTON Jay Cashman, Inc.

TONY BORRELLI Celco Construction Corp.

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

KEVIN COLE J. F. White Contracting Co.

MARCO GIOIOSO P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

A. J. LORUSSO Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC

AL MORTEO FED. CORP.

CHRIS VALENTI GVC Construction, Inc.

KEN VOGEL WES Construction Corp.

DAVID ZOPPO R. Zoppo Corp.

Burke 2.75 x 4.25 9-16:Dennis K. Burke

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 63 years. 85 Crescent Ave. • Chelsea, MA 02150 T: 781.289.7106 • F: 781.289.5661 www.rapidflowinc.com

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to Quality Products congratulate the Officers and and Dependable Service Board who will lead Quality Products for Over in 502017. Years and UCANE Dependable Service Burke 2.75 x 4.25 9-16:Dennis K. Burke

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

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

There is strength in numbers and our company is proud to stand alongside other UCANE members to support and work for our common goals. Tel: 978.462.6543 • Fax: 978.462.0345 www.spsnewengland.com 66

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BEST WISHES TO UCANE’S 2017 OFFICERS AND BOARD Your hard work and integrity has been instrumental in bringing our message to elected officials and the public.

25 Marshall Street • Canton, MA 02021 T: 617-828-0863 • F: 781-828-4397 www.caryloncorp.com

MARCH, 2017

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R. M. Pacella, Inc. Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. 3 Madison St. • Plainville, MA 02762 Tel: (508) 695-5100 • Fax: (508) 695-2793

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

Property & Casualty Risk Management Employee Benefits

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

Congratulations UCANE on celebrating 63 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member and will continue to support its goals. Walsh Construction Company 45 Shawmut Road • Canton, MA 02021 T: 781-793-9988 • F: 781-828-3804 www.walshgroup.com 68

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2017 Officers & Board of Directors

OFFICERS President: Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. President Elect: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Treasurer: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Secretary: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company 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. Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

MARCH, 2017

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Paul Scenna Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Ryan McCourt McCourt Const. Company

Vincent Barletta John Berksza Nick Biello Tony Borrelli Gerry Carney, Jr. Kevin Cole Brian Cooney Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Marco Gioioso A. J. Lorusso Al Morteo John Our Joseph Pacella Brian Rawston Chris Valenti Ken Vogel 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. Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC FED. CORP. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. RJV Construction Corp. Jay Cashman, Inc. GVC Construction, Inc. WES Construction Corp. R. Zoppo Corp.

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

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating over 63 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry! 123 Ocean State Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 800-554-4557 www.oceanstateoil.com

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the

Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017. Feeney Brothers Excavation, LLC 103 Clayton Street • Dorchester, MA 02122 T: 617-287-1004 • F: 617-282-1669 • www.feeneybrothers.com

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MARCH, 2017

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

GVC Construction, Inc.

375 HARVARD P.O. BOX 693 STREET LEOMINSTER,MA MA 01453 01453 LEOMINSTER

P: 978.840.9700 F: 978.840.9702 gvcconstruction.com

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

SDO/SBA Certified MBE/WBE/DBE/EDW0SB MARCH, 2017

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

W. Walsh Company INC. 32 Walton St., Attleboro, MA 02703 Tel. 508-226-4300 • Fax 508-226-8449 wwalsh.com

Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining of Water Mains

Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining of Water Mains Temporary Potable Water Bypass installations Temporary Potable Water Bypass Installations

Congratulations to Paul Scenna and UCANE’s 2017 Board of Directors

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

CHRISTOPHER W. COONEY PRESIDENT CHRIS@CCCONSTRUCTION.NET SITEWORK & UTILITY CONTRACTOR POST OFFICE BOX 1493 SOUTH DENNIS, MA 02660 www.CCCONSTRUCTION.net

Tel: (508) 398-1811 Fax: (508) 398-1866

Congratulations UCANE... Ready, willing, and able to speak as the unified voice of the Underground Utility Industry. 72

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Wishes to Congratulate the 2017 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. President Elect: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Treasurer: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Secretary: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company 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. Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

MARCH, 2017

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors

United We Stand! 165 Hartwell Street 55 High Street West Boylston, MA 01583 North Billerica, MA 01862 Tel: 508-835-4431 Tel: 978-459-6701 www.hrprescott.com

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017. 68 Industrial Way Wilmington, MA 01887 Tel: 781-944-9077 • Fax: 781-942-2511 Website: www.powerlinecontracting.com

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MARCH, 2017

HUB International is proud to be a UCANE member and wishes to Congratulate the 2017 Officers and Board Directors. Good insurance supports you, guides you and empowers you. And so should a good broker.

Looking out for you. Looking ahead for you. 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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MARCH, 2017

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L. Guerini Group, Inc.

Congratulations

to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors UNITED WE STAND! P.O. Box 260187 Mattapan, MA 02126

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

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

Congratulations to the 2017 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.

We wish you and the UCANE

officers and directors “BUY FROM THEluck ADVERTISERS IN CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK” good in your endeav ors for 2011.

MARCH, 2017

We wish to congratulate UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors.

OFFICERS President: Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. President Elect: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Treasurer: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Secretary: Ryan McCourt......................McCourt Const. Company 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. Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

MARCH, 2017

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors

UNITED WE STAND! ,

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

General Contractor

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

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

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors. Your Continued Dedication to the Utility Construction Industry is Appreciated by All. 998 RESERVOIR ROAD LUNENBURG, MA 978-582-5200

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

www.woodcomachinery.com

22 North Maple Street Woburn, MA 01801 781-935-3377

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Massachusetts Woburn Corporate Headquarters 22 North Maple Street Woburn, MA 01801 Phone: 781-935-3377

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2017 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

Umbro & Sons congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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MARCH, 2017

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173 Church Street • Yalesville, CT 06492 • Tel: 203.269.3119 www.unitedconcrete.com

MARCH, 2017

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2017 Officers & Board of Directors

UNITED WE STAND!

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

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131 Cowesett Ave. West Warwick, RI 02893 T: 401-255-9340 • F: 401-821-1800 www.tquip.com

10 Commerce Way Westford, MA 01886 100 HancockP:978-692-1901 Street – Suite 901 978-692-1903 Quincy, MA 02171F:............... 617-845-8000

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE A UCANE MEMBER. Thank you for paving the way for the next generation of underground contractors! TEL: (781) 293-2100 • (866) 982-2206 FAX: (781) 293-4791 www.liddellbrothers.com 600 Industrial Dr. • Halifax, MA 02338 MARCH, 2017

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 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

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, 2017

Congratulations to the 2017 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc.

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OFFICERS

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. Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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CONCRETE SYSTEMS, INC. 9 Commercial Street, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051

(800) 342-3374 (603) 889-4163 FAX (603) 889-0039

MARCH, 2017

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. CSI Shelter PrecastOUTLOOK” Monolithic Structures for Power Generating Facilities, Meter or Pumping Stations, Hazmat Storage, Communications Buildings and PCS Equipment

L&L

1373 WASHINGTON ST. WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 Tel: 781.340.0400

Best wishes to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board. We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry. UCANE HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT!

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

Congratulations to the 2017 Officers and Board of Directors J. A. POLITO & SONS CO., INC. SHREWSBURY, MA

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MARCH, 2017

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017.

MARCH, 2017

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

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

Celebrating 70 years of service to New England 1947-2017

Congratulates UCANE celebrating over 63 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

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

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

1-877-436-2526

Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board Your hard work and integrity has been instrumental in bringing our message to elected officials and the public.

25 Concord Street • Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: (401) 722-4488 • Fax: (401) 312-0992 www.pawtuckethotmixasphalt.com

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MARCH, 2017

Rain For Rent New England wishes to congratulate the 2017 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. President Elect: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Treasurer: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Secretary: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company 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. Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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

MARCH, 2017

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

www.miltoncat.com

Congratulations We are proud to be a UCANE member since 1968 and we wish to congratulate Paul Scenna and the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017.

J. D’Amico, Inc. Nick Biello

Anthony D’Amico

Jim D’Amico

Jim Baker

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

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MARCH, 2017

A. R. BELLI, INC. UCANE on celebrating 63 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. Cynthia Sementelli, President Bill Keaveney, General Manager Tel: (617) 332-8855 Fax: (617) 332-2158

271 Nevada Street Newtonville, MA 02460

DBE/WBE Certified

MARCH, 2017

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2017 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

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 2017. 1506 Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062

E-mail: jmerchant@cullenmurphyandco.com

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

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 63 years. 295 Pasco Road • Indian Orchard, MA 01151 Tel: 413.543.6978 • Fax: 413.543.6918 www.gagliarducci.com 92

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to UCANE

celebrating 63 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

MARCH, 2017

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

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Congratulations UCANE on celebrating 63 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

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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MARCH, 2017

Scituate Heavy Precast Division 120 Claypit Road, P.O. Box 636 Marshfield, MA 02050 1-800-440-0009

Scituate Concrete Pipe Division 1 Buckeye Lane, P.O. Box 870 Scituate, MA 02066 1-800-322-4488

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors OFFICERS President: Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. President Elect: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Treasurer: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Secretary: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company 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. Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. David Zoppo........................................................................................ R. Zoppo Corp.

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Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

UCANE

is to be congratulated for over 63 years of commitment and dedication to our industry. P.O. Box 1539 Harwich, MA 02645 Tel: 508.432.0530

We are proud to be a UCANE member, and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017.

HALUCH

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017.

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

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. 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

59 Elm Street Suite 215 New Haven CT 06510 T: 203.672.0687 F: 203.672.0693

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR Manufacturer and Installer of Bituminous Concrete Products

Congratulates UCANE

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Office: Plant: (508) 587-6953

100 Wales Ave. Rear Avon, MA 02322

CONGRATULATIONS

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

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Celebrating 63 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. (508) 583-2029

A. Andreassi & Son, Inc. 781-706-8407

Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

UCANE HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT!

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

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Inquire about our Competent Person, Confined Space & OSHA 10 training classes. All systems are manufactured in the USA.

207 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550

The Leader in High Quality, Modular Trench Shoring

1.800.407.4674

SALES • RENTALS • www.americanshoring.com SERVICE • REPAIRS • TRADE INS • RECERTIFICATION E-Mail us at

sales@americanshoring.com

In New Englandthe 2017 Officers Wishes to Congratulate American Shoring of and Board ofMassachusetts, the Utility Inc.Contractors’ 226 Cherry Street SALES • RENTALS • SERVICE Association of New Inc. Shrewsbury, Mass England, 01545

REPAIRS • TRADE-INS RECERTIFICATION

508-842-2822 OFFICERS Fax: 508-842-2824

President: Paul Scenna .....................................Albanese D&S, Inc. President Elect: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Treasurer: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Secretary: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company 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. Greg Feeney...............................................................Feeney Bros. Excavation, LLC Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. A. J. Lorusso...........................................................Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston................................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. 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 We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017.

to the 2017 Officers and Board of Directors, and to UCANE for 63 years of commitment and dedication to our industry.

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

www.ahharris.com

Happy 63 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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P.T. Kelley, Inc. General Contractors

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

Congratulates UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board

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

CMY

SOMWBA Certified

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 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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Tel: (800) 426-6246 (781) 769-2400 Fax: (781) 769-8222

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We Cover Your Infrastructure® We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017.

Congratulations

UCANE... Ready, willing, and able to speak as the unified voice of the underground utility industry. Learn more at ejco.com or call 800 626 4653

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CONGRATULATIONS UCANE FROM

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

RILEY BROTHERS Utility Contractors

Bellingham Asphalt Plant 429 Maple St., Bellingham, MA Winter Hours: M–S 7AM - 3PM Call Steve Goldstein for pricing! Steve Goldstein

33 Oak Street • Hingham, MA 02043

Materials Aquisitions & Sales

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Asphalt Asphalt Installation

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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…

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info@sheaconcrete.com Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2017 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

MARCH, 2017 773 Salem Street

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS

THE 2017 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UTILITY CONTRACTORS’ ASSN. OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. ARE TO BE CONGRATULATED. Your dedication to improving our industry is deeply appreciated. 1420 MAIN STREET MILLIS, MA 02054

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017.

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

Biszko Contracting Corp. Congratulations to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board Members ~Michael Biszko 20 Development Street Fall River, MA 02721

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Congratulations to the 2017 Officers and Board of Directors

Salutesor UCANE on Bond Insurance Problems? beingLet theusvoice of our improve upon your current program. With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take

industry for 63 years. a leadership role in maintaining We can help! the economic growth of

Dave Pateuk, Owner our industry. North Shoring, LLC • Slow Service? • Uncompetitive Terms? • ProblemEast Obtaining Bonds? Millis,•MA BidUSA Bonds • Performance & PaymentBROTHERS, Bonds MAROIS INC. Cell: 617/699-7298 •www.northeastshoring.com High Insurance Premiums? • Inadequate • Poor Service? SITECoverage? DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTORS Blackstone River Rd., Worcester, MA 01607 • All Forms of Liability and115Property Insurance dave@northeastshoring.com (508) 791-8134

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UCANE is to be congratulated for 63 years of commitment and dedication to our industry.

86 Elm Street • Hopkinton, MA 01748 82 Stevens Street (Rear) • Taunton, MA Tel: 508-435-3090 • Fax: 508-435-5372 www.putnampipe.com

Congratulations to Paul Scenna as UCANE’s New President. Best wishes to the Officers & Board Members Leading UCANE in its 63rd Year. 38 Mountain Ash Lane • Pembroke, MA 02359 T: (781) 331-6521 • F: (781) 335-6853

Congratulations to the 2017 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 Jordan Tirone

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UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors! to

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We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry. MARCH, 2017

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869 Eastern Avenue Malden, MA 02148 T: 781-322-1238 F: 781-322-0739 www.fwwebb.com

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

P.A. Landers, Inc.

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. 351 Winter Street • Hanover, MA 02339 800.660.6404 • 781.826.8818 Fax: 781.826.6377

Route 130 • Sandwich, MA 02563 800.834.4333 • 508.477.8818 Fax: 508.477.8818

Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board Your hard work and integrity has been instrumental in bringing our message to elected officials and the public.

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Well known for our many standards and specials

Since 1961

CONGRATULATES

UCANE

on celebrating 55 63 years of dedicated service to the underground utility industry!

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2017!

1020 Turnpike St. (Rte.138) Canton, MA 02021 781-821-8870 Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Studs, Rods, Anchors, and Washers All Materials, Grades and Finishes

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 63 years.

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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board of Directors! From your friends at:

Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC

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

MARCH, 2017 Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC

P.O. Box 366 • N. Billerica, MA 01862 T: 800-739-3753 • F: 978-663-0061 www.cleanbasins.com

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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

DOERING Equipment Co.

Est. 1968

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

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 63 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 the 2017 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

281 Main Street Webster, MA 01570 508.671.9222

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I. W. Harding Const. Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, extends its best wishes and support to UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board, as they work tirelessly to improve our industry

Congratulations Congratulations to to UCANE’S UCANE’s 2016 2017 Officers Officers and and Board Boardof of Directors. Directors

I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc. 354 Pleasant Street W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 T: 508.588.2222 www.iwharding.com

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Paul Scenna Richard Pacella, Jr. Ryan McCourt Marcella Albanese and Board Members Your continued commitment and dedication to our industry deeply appreciated. Direct is to the equipment fueling of construction equipment

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UNITED WE STAND! 5 E Point Dr # 1, Hooksett, NH 03106 Phone:(603) 623-0188

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

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board. OFFICERS President.........................................................Paul Scenna President Elect....................................... Richard Pacella, Jr. Treasurer................................................. Marcella Albanese Secretary.................................................................Ryan McCourt

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

Brian Cooney Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Marco Gioioso A. J. Lorusso Al Morteo

John Our Joseph Pacella Brian Rawston Chris Valenti Ken Vogel David Zoppo

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2017 Officers & Board.

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2017 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Paul Scenna Albanese D&S, Inc. Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Ryan McCourt McCourt Const. Company

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

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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2017 Officers & Board of Directors! FERGUSON.COM

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North Harwich (508) 430-1696

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We wish to congratulate Paul R. Scenna on becoming President of UCANE! From your friends at

Francis A. Shannon, III, Esq. 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 504 Quincy, MA 02169-0904 T: 617-479-1313 www.shannonlawassociates.com

UCANE would like to thank all of our members and friends for their kind words and ongoing support of our magazine and our Association!

Years of Excellence

Years 1954-2017 of Excellence 1954-2017

FROM TEAM EJP TO TEAM UCANE... We’re proud to be members and we salute this year’s officers and board!

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Commemorative Issue Congratulatory Ads Aggregate Industries - N. E. Region........................77 Albanese Brothers, Inc............................................78 Albanese D&S, Inc...................................................61 Allied Bolt & Screw Corp........................................109 American Shoring Inc..............................................99 A. Andreassi & Son, Inc...........................................98 Aon Construction Services Group.........................102 Aqua Line Utility, Inc. ............................................104 Arruda Trenchless Construction..............................96 Baltazar Contractors, Inc.........................................92 Barletta Heavy Division...........................................78 Belco Fuel Company Inc........................................113 A. R. Belli, Inc...........................................................91 Biszko Contracting Corp........................................104 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.........................................76 Broadstone Advisors, LLC.....................................112 Dennis K. Burke, Inc................................................66 C. C. Construction, Inc.............................................72 C. J. P. & Sons Const. Co., Inc...............................104 P. Caliacco Corp.......................................................86 Jay Cashman, Inc....................................................93 CleanBasins, Inc....................................................109 Celco Construction Corp........................................106 Concrete Systems, Inc.............................................85 Cullen, Murphy & Co., P. C.......................................92 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp........................100 J. D’Amico, Inc.........................................................90 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP................................107 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc..........................106 Doering Equipment Co., Inc...................................110 EJ..........................................................................102 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc...................105 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC...........................................112 T. L. Edwards, Inc.....................................................98 Equipment East.......................................................73 FED. CORP..............................................................69 Feeney Brothers Excavation, LLC...........................70 Ferguson Waterworks............................................113 GVC Construction, Inc.............................................71 Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.................................92 Genalco, Inc.............................................................88 P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc..............................................76 L. Guerini Group, Inc................................................76 HD Supply Const. & Industrial White Cap...............84 HD Supply Waterworks..........................................109 Haluch Water Contracting, Inc.................................96 I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc........................111 A. H. Harris Construction Supplies.........................100 Hilb New England....................................................98 Hinckley Allen LLP...................................................78 HUB International New England..............................75 Iaria Bros., Inc........................................................103 K & K Excavation Co., Inc........................................94 P. J. Keating Company.............................................79 P. T. Kelley, Inc........................................................101

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L & L Concrete Products, Inc...................................86 LM Heavy Civil Construction, LLC...........................82 P. A. Landers, Inc...................................................108 Lawrence-Lynch Corp..............................................88 Liddell Brothers, Inc.................................................83 Lorusso Corporation..............................................110 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC............................109 MacKay Construction Services, Inc.......................108 Marois Brothers, Inc...............................................105 McCourt Construction Company...........................113 Milton CAT...............................................................90 National Water Main Cleaning Co............................67 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.....................105 NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc...........................68 Ocean State Oil.......................................................70 Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc...................................97 Oldcastle Precast..................................................107 Robert B. Our Co., Inc.............................................96 R. M. Pacella, Inc.....................................................68 Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt......................................88 Podgurski Corp........................................................82 J. A. Polito & Sons Inc..............................................86 Power Line Contractors, Inc.....................................74 E. J. Prescott, Inc...................................................114 H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc.......................................74 Putnam Pipe Corp.................................................106 RJV Construction Corp............................................84 Rain for Rent-New England.....................................89 Riley Brothers, Inc.................................................103 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc..........................................87 SPS New England, Inc............................................66 Schmidt Equipment, Inc...........................................72 The Scituate Companies.........................................95 Shannon Law Associates......................................114 Shea Concrete Products, Inc.................................103 Stiles Company, Inc...............................................101 Taylor Oil Company...............................................111 Tonry Insurance Group, Inc...................................110 T-Quip Sales & Rentals...........................................82 Travelers................................................................111 Umbro & Sons Construction Corp...........................80 United Concrete Products.......................................81 Vacuum Excavation, Inc...........................................66 Vianini Pipe, Inc.......................................................80 WES Construction Corp.........................................100 W. Walsh Company, Inc...........................................72 Walsh Contracting Corp...........................................68 F. W. Webb Company.............................................108 Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.......................112 J. F. White Contracting Co........................................94 R. H. White Construction Co., Inc..........................101 C. N. Wood Company, Inc........................................84 Woodco Machinery, Inc...........................................80 Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC...................................102 R. Zoppo Corp.........................................................70

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

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Advertisers’ Index APJ Equipment Corp..................................................... 51 ATS Equipment, Inc. .................................................... 20 Acme Shorey Precast Co., Inc...................................... 26 Aggregate Industries - N.E. Region.............................. 46 American Shoring, Inc.................................Ins. Back Cvr. Boro Sand & Stone Corp.............................................. 48 Brennan Consulting...................................................... 50 Dennis K. Burke, Inc..................................................... 59 C&S Insurance Agency................................................. 34 ConConn....................................................................... 22 Concrete Systems, Inc.................................................. 42 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp............................... 36 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP........................................ 47 Dedham Recycled Gravel............................................. 35 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. ............................... 27 Dig Safe System, Inc..................................................... 50 The Driscoll Agency ..................................................... 60 EJ.................................................................................. 56 Eastern Pipe Service, LLP.............................................11 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc.......................... 44 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC................................................... 48 T. L. Edwards, Inc.......................................................... 58 Equipment4Rent........................................................... 46 Ferguson Waterworks................................................... 23 Genalco, Inc.................................................................. 55 L. Guerini Group, Inc..................................................... 50 HD Supply Const. & Industrial White Cap.................... 40 HD Supply Waterworks................................................... 4 A. H. Harris Construction Supplies............................... 44 Hinckley Allen LLP.......................................................... 2 JESCO.......................................................................... 48 P. J. Keating Company.................................................. 14 Kenworth Northeast...................................................... 53 P. A. Landers, Inc.......................................................... 37 Lawrence-Lynch Corp................................................... 52 Lorusso Corp................................................................. 60 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC................................... 12 MBO Precast, Inc.......................................................... 57 Mabey, Inc....................................................................... 9 Mass Broken Stone Company...................................... 47 McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc......................................... 15 Milton CAT..................................................................... 28 Minuteman Trucks, Inc...................................................11 Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc...................................... 27 North American Crane & Rigging LLC.......................... 32 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC............................. 56 Ocean State Oil............................................................. 46 Palmer Paving Corp...................................................... 31 E. H. Perkins Construction Co., Inc.............................116 Podgurski Corp............................................................. 54 E. J. Prescott, Inc....................................... Ins. Front Cvr. Rain For Rent-New England......................................... 24 Read Custom Soils ...................................................... 15 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers............................................. 58 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc............................................... 18 Rogers & Gray Insurance............................................. 16 Schmidt Equipment, Inc.....................................Back Cvr. 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from Design to Delivery American Shoring is the Leader in High Quality, ModularTrench Shoring A complete line of heavy duty and light weight aluminum or steel trench shoring is available for all your needs. Our staff is waiting for your call with professional advice to recommend the best specific product for your project. Field service support and supervision available with on site assembly and take down. Inquire about our Competent Person, Confined Space & OSHA 10 training classes. All systems are manufactured in the USA.

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