Construction Outlook March 2018 by Ucane

MARCH | 2018

A PUBLICATION OF THE UTILITY CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

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• MassDEP Releases Final CY2018 Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF Lists Totaling O ver $610.3 Million • Baker-Polito A dministration Awards Grants for Water Management and Conservation Projects

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IN THIS ISSUE

3 President’s Message: 2018 Off to a Great Start

7 Legislative Update:

• Joint Rule 10 Day: UCANE Priorities Advance, But Work Remains • Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants for Water Management and Conservation Projects • Legislation to Mandate Lead Removal in Schools Proposes a Commission to Make Recommendations • Tighe & Bond Publishes Annual Water and Sewer Rate Survey • News in Brief

17 MassDEP Releases FINAL CY2018 Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF Lists Totaling Over $610.3 Million 35 UCANE’s Welcomes New Members 37 Under the Hard Hat with UCANE’s Officers & Board Members: Q&A with UCANE Board Member Bill Leonard, Aqua Line Utility, Inc.

41 Booker, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Boost Utility Sector Workforce 43 A Perfect Storm for State’s Water Infrastructure 45 Winter Storms Lead to Tweetstorms

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47 UCANE’s 2018 Scholarship Applications Now Available

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70 UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors 123 Commemorative Congratulatory Ad Index Editor: Anne Klayman, Associate Editor: Suzanne Savage, Magazine Designer/Assistant Editor: Sherri Klayman Construction Outlook Chairman: Richard Pacella, Jr. Editorial Board: Richard Pacella, Jr., Marcella Albanese, Ryan McCourt, and Brian Cooney 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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2018 Off to a Promising Start March is here, which means spring is in the air. It also means we are closer to the new construction season being in full swing. As you know, one of UCANE’s core missions is to advocate for water infrastructure funding and to maximize the number of projects that are put out to bid. We will get a full briefing on the work coming out in 2018 from MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg, MWRA Executive Director Fred Laskey, and Boston Water & Sewer Commission Chief Engineer John Sullivan at our Forecast Dinner and 7th Annual Trade Show and on March 27, but early indications are very positive for our industry.

recently had the opportunity to attend the official announcement of the 2018 Clean Water and Drinking Water Intended Use Plans (IUP) in Billerica. At that event it was great to hear Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, and MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg acknowledge UCANE and the work our members perform. It was extremely promising to hear that over 60 new construction projects have been approved. It was also encouraging that Governor Baker’s recent budget recommendation for the Clean Water Trust would allow them the flexibility to provide municipalities and agencies with incentives such as zero percent financing and principal forgiveness, which can lead to more work on the street. A growing number of cities and towns are now doing a better job of long term capital planning; an approach that UCANE has long promoted, which is one reason for the increase in the number of potential projects. All the towns on the Cape are developing and implementing MARCH, 2018

long term plans to deal with their water pollution issues, and that is why we are seeing progress there after years of inaction. (This year’s list of clean water and drinking water projects can be found starting on page 17 in this magazine). However, there is a lot more planning that needs to be done if we are ever going to cut into the state’s $18-$21 billion water infrastructure funding gap. More cities and town need to be proactive in addressing their needs. Kansas City, Missouri provides a great example for others to follow. They are using GIS data to identify their most at-risk water mains and then prioritizing them for replacement. Their program replaces 28 miles of pipe every year. The utility oversees about 2,800 miles of water main, and 600 of that is over 100 years old. In 2012, before this plan was implemented, the city utility had 1,844 breaks. In 2017, that number was reduced to 745. Closer to home, the Boston Water & Sewer Commission has a similar program, making sure they replace several miles of pipe every year. Having the foresight to continued on page 5

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President’s Message continued from page 3 take this approach instead of a patchwork “fix it as needed” mentality ultimately leads to more steady work and a smaller long-term price tag for taxpayers. So, while the news about our industry is encouraging, there is still a long way to go. UCANE will continue to lead the way with our advocacy for increases in water infrastructure funding so that we can provide safe and clean water to all our citizens.

I am overwhelmed by all the congratulatory ads and well wishes placed in this months magazine by our members and friends. I know that these words are meant for all of our Officers and Board Members and I want you to know I am deeply moved by the expression of support. We will do everything we can to maintain UCANE’s outstanding reputation. I am proud to serve as UCANE President and feel honored to have the support of all our members. Thank you. n Untitled-6 1

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he month of February saw the Massachusetts legislature reach its first mandatory deadline for reporting on legislation before it: Joint Rule 10 Day. Under the Joint Rules adopted by the House and Senate, all joint committees of first referral for legislation must take action on legislation before them by February 7. The rule, which was moved forward from its historical day in March at the start of the 2017-2018 legislative session, significantly whittles down the number of legislative initiatives the body can consider before the end of formal sessions on July 31. For non-controversial matters, the deadline for passing legislative matters is January 2, 2019. A number of matters which UCANE supports were advanced at the legislative deadline. An Act Relative to the Timely and Consistent Payment of Law Enforcement Personnel (HB2657/SB1477) received a favorable report from both the Joint Committee on State Administration and the Joint Committee on Public Service. Meanwhile, An Act Relative to Improving Public Safety in Excavation (HB3388) received a favorable report from the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. Finally, the Joint Committee on State Administration issued a favorable report to SB1708, An Act Relative to Timely Decisions by Awarding Authorities. While UCANE was pleased that certain legislation was able to move favorably from Committee, the Association remains vigilant about other important legislation that could impact the construction industry. The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development continues to hold wage theft and family medical leave legislation under extension orders with the expectation that amended legislation will be released shortly. Both of these bills will have significant impacts on the employers throughout the Commonwealth. Additionally, legislation relative to providing

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primacy to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for drinking water and wastewater enforcement was held in an extension order by the Joint Committee on the Environment. As the legislative session continues to pick up pace, expect more information about legislation UCANE has been supporting or opposing in Construction Outlook magazine. Be prepared to act if contacted by the Association. continued on page 9

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Legislative Update continued from page 7

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants for Water Management and Conservation Projects

t the beginning of February, the Baker-Polito Administration awarded seven grants totaling $632,917 to help 13 communities and water suppliers with water conservation, source and demand management, and other water withdrawal planning and mitigation projects across the Commonwealth. The funding will be utilized in the communities of Amherst, Auburn, Bourne, Danvers, Dedham, Groton, Holden, Kingston, Lincoln, Littleton, Wareham, Westford, and Westwood. The grants are part of the Water Management Act (WMA) Grant Program, an effort by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the MassDEP to maintain healthy rivers and streams and improve degraded water resources over time. The WMA Grant Program helps water suppliers by providing grants for watershed planning projects, demand management, minimization, and mitigation activities for water withdrawal impacts. The following grants were awarded: •

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Town of Danvers: Data Collection and Planning in the Ipswich Watershed – $160,790.

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Dedham/Westwood Water District: Dropcounter Public Portal Expansion – $30,350.

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Town of Groton (in conjunction with the Holden Water Department, Kingston Water Department, Lincoln Water Department, and the North Sagamore Water District in Bourne): Water Rate Studies – $108,650.

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Wareham Fire District: Billing Changes and Automatic Meter Reading – $58,800.

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Towns of Westford and Littleton: Stony Brook Flow Restoration Project – $101,611.

The WMA Grant Program is funded through the Massachusetts Five-Year Capital Plan. The grant program requires a 20 percent match from the communities involved, so that the grants will leverage an additional $204,000 in project work, bringing the total expenditure for the seven projects to more than $837,000. Additional details on the WMA grant projects for 2018, or on the Sustainable Water Management Initiative framework and water withdrawals under the Water Management Act, can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/ service-details/water-management-act-grant-programsfor-public-water-suppliers

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Legislation to Mandate Lead Removal in Schools Proposes a Commission to Make Recommendations

s previously reported in Construction Outlook magazine, there have been a number of programs created to focus on identifying and eradicating lead in school drinking water infrastructure. Representative Lori A. Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) and Senator Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) recently announced the favorable release of their bill to study the prevalence of lead in school drinking water (HB 2915/SB 456) from the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture. The bill would mandate the creation of a commission tasked with solving the emerging public health crisis of children exposed to lead in their schools. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the MassDEP, there is no safe level of lead exposure. In Massachusetts, nearly half of the school water tests conducted (49.7%) found some level of lead in the water. Lead in pipes, plumbing, water fountains and more have been found to leach lead into school water. In addition, many schools’ water service lines are still made of lead. While lead removal in paint and gasoline has been successful, lead in our water supply still remains a burgeoning threat to public health. The proposed Commission, if passed, will be comprised of the commissioners of the Massachusetts

Departments of Public Health, and Elementary and Secondary Education, who will serve as co-chairs of the commission. The commission will be rounded out by legislative designees and representatives from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, the Mass. Municipal Association, the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, the Massachusetts Parent Teacher Association, the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Toxics Action Center, MassPIRG, Clean Water Action, and a representative of a relevant plumbing trade union. The Commission will be tasked with filing a report to the legislature on evidence-based methods for testing for and remediating the harmful effects of lead in school drinking water, the cost of implementing those solutions, and the feasibility of each solution. The legislation is now before the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. To review the legislation, please visit: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S456

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that the comparison is based on, review conservation and affordability metrics, as well as compare annual bills. They can also compare rates by utility size, river basin, geographic area, and median household income. In terms of the actual results, the 2017 water survey indicates that annual water costs in Massachusetts range from a low of $123 to a high of $2,025. The 2017 average is $595, and the median is $568. Sixty-five percent of survey respondents have increased their rates since our 2014 survey. The 2017 sewer survey indicates that annual sewer costs in Massachusetts range from a low of $229 to a high of $2,316. The 2017 average is $862, and the median is $838. Three-quarters of survey respondents have increased their rates since our 2014 survey. To access the online rates dashboard, or request a copy of these survey results, please visit: www.tighebond.com/category/rate-surveys. continued on page 15

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News in Brief

• New MassDEP Chief of Staff. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection recently announced that Brian Ferrarese has been appointed Chief of Staff at the agency. According to a press release issued by the office, Mr. Ferrarese comes to the agency after serving as Chief of Staff in the office of State Senator Anne M. Gobi, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. Prior to that position, Ferrarese served as an Administrative Aide and Staff Director in the office of then State Representative Gobi when she served in the House of Representatives. • Goldberg Picks up Challenger. Representative Keiko Orrall, a Lakeville Republican, launched a campaign for Treasurer of the Commonwealth promising to bring a "fiscally conservative" approach to an office that oversees the Lottery, the school building assistance fund, and the Clean Water Trust. Orrall, a public school teacher in Lakeville before her election that flipped a Democratic seat to a Republican seat, is a Committeewoman to the national Republican Party. Current Treasurer Deb Goldberg, a fierce campaigner in her own right, has stated that she welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate her three years of accomplishments during the campaign season. • Representative Peter Kocot Passes Away. In news

that shocked Beacon Hill Democrats, Republicans, Senators, Representatives, and staff alike, Representative Peter Kocot, House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, died after a brief illness. A former legislative aide to former Majority Leader Bill Nagle, Chairman Kocot, aged 61, was the House Chairman of the Joint Committee on State Administration, when UCANE was able to pass its price adjustment legislation into law. Chairman Kocot, a graduate of Brown University, faithfully served the residents of Northamption as their Representative since 2001. • Collins Has Clear Path to Senate. With the sudden retirement of former Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, there was the potential for an extremely contentious special election to roil the local Boston political scene. Representative Nick Collins (S. Boston) and Representative Evandro Carvalho (Dorchester) were slated to battle for the long-storied Senate seat. With the sudden announcement that District Attorney Dan Conley would forego re-election as Suffolk County District Attorney however, Representative Carvalho recently announced that he would seek the District Attorney position instead. Accordingly, Representative Collins, who has been active in passing legislation addressing fire safety and substance abuse, will likely now become the next Senator representing South Boston and Dorchester. n

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MassDEP Releases FINAL CY2018 Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF Lists Totaling Over $610.3 Million January 26, 2016

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To All Interested Parties: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to present the Final 2016 Intended Use Plan (IUP), which details the projects, borrowers and amounts that will be financed through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program. The CWSRF is a joint federal-state financing loan program that provides subsidized interest rate loans to improve or protect water quality in the Commonwealth. As noted in Table 1, Massachusetts is offering approximately $414 million to finance clean water projects across the Commonwealth. Approximately $380 million will fund 35 new construction projects and an additional $15 million will be allocated towards funding 9 previously approved multi-year projects. $2 million has been allocated to the emergency set-aside account, and $3 million will be directed to the Community Septic Management Program to remediate failed septic systems in participating communities. An additional $13.8 million will fund 15 planning projects. (L-R): MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg; UCANE Consultant Mike Lenihan; The Treasurer Water Resources Reform and Development Act ofPolito; 2014 (WRRDA) amended the Clean WaterJr.; State Deborah Goldberg; Lt. Governor Karyn UCANE President Richard Pacella, and UCANE Executive Director Act resulting in important changes Assistant to the CWSRF Program that Jeff willMahoney affect most borrowers. The

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said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our BILLERICA — The Administration Sustainability Plan,Baker-Polito which is similar to an asset management plan and a certification thatAdministration the cost and is committed to working with cities and towns recently announced that 86 projects, impacting comeffectiveness of the project has been evaluated and that the project maximizes water efficiency andacross the Commonwealth to fortify water quality programs munities across the Commonwealth, are eligible to energy conservation. The body of the IUP discusses these new WRRDA requirements in greater that protect our waters and public health.” receive over $610.3 million in 2% interest-rate loans detail. to fund construction and planning projects designed “State Revolving Fund financing is a vital part to improve water quality, upgrade or replace aging of our local officials The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)efforts has not to yethelp determined the exactcomply 2016 with drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and cut federal and state water quality requirements SRF grant allocations to the states. Based on the overall federal appropriation, MassDEP expects to and treatment plant energy use and costs. The State Reupdate their aging wastewater and drinking water estimated $44 million federal grant the CWSRF program. Under the Fiscal volvingreceive Fund an (SRF) awards were announced by Lt.to subsidize facilities,” said Lt. Governor Polito. “Our AdministraYear 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Congress is requiring that at least 10% of the federal grant Governor Karyn Polito, State Treasurer Deb Goldtion is pleased to use the SRF to provide the subsibe used to fund “green infrastructure”. The 2016 Final IUP lists new “green infrastructure” berg, and MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg dized capital 16 needed to build new treatment plants, construction projects. The exact monetary value of the green portion of these projects be during an event in Billerica. All three officials took the replace water mains and install will renewable energy determined when project applications are submitted but are expected to be well in excess of 10% of time during their remarks to acknowledge UCANE components.” the work federalitsgrant. and the members are doing to build the “The State Revolving Fund, administered by the state’s water infrastructure. Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, provides local citinfrastructure projects through Diversity ies and towns the funds need to finance water This“Water information is available in alternate format. supported Call Michelle Waters-Ekanem, Director, at 617-292-5751. TTY#they MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370 MassDEP Website: infrastructure projects,” said Treasurer Goldberg, this fund help Massachusetts’ municipalities in- www.mass.gov/dep Printed on Recycled Paper of the Clean Water Trust. “This is another exChair crease the availability of clean, reliable drinking water and modernize essential water infrastructure,” continued on page 19

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DEP/SRF continued from page 17 ample of the excellent work the Trust does saving our local communities money and protecting the health of our citizens and the environment.” SRF financing is administered by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) and funds projects implemented by cities and towns, regional water supply and wastewater treatment districts and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). The projects include 58 clean water initiatives (see page 23) totaling more than $483.8 million and 28 drinking water projects (see page 31) totaling more than $126.4 million. Communities offered SRF funding in this round must decide to move forward with the project by June 30, 2018 and secure local funding authority. “Through the State Revolving Fund loan program, the Commonwealth partners with communities and water utilities across Massachusetts to protect water quality, while investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy to make delivery of these essential local services sustainable and more affordable,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton.

Fifteen of the projects receiving funding are for renewable energy, energy efficiency or green infrastructure initiatives. These projects involve energy efficiency upgrades to treatment plants and the on-site installation of renewable energy technologies, such as solar cells and wind turbines. Energy use at wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities is a major contributor to overall energy consumption for many cities and towns, with communities statewide spending approximately $150 million per year on electricity to treat 662 billion gallons of wastewater and drinking water. About 30 percent of municipal energy use derives from water treatment. This year, 45 of the new projects are eligible to receive principal forgiveness. Principal forgiveness is awarded to renewable energy projects and for projects in communities that meet the affordability criteria established by the MCWT. The affordability criteria factors in per capita income, unemployment rate and population trends. “These projects upgrade technology for important facilities in our communities,” said Masscontinued on page 21

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DEP/SRF continued from page 19 DEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg. “When we upgrade treatment plant equipment and processes or install renewable technologies, these facilities become more energy efficient, reduce air emissions, save ratepayers money and protect our natural resources.” The SRF is composed of two programs that have provided more than $7 billion to Massachusetts projects: the Clean Water Fund, first capitalized in 1989; and the Drinking Water Fund, which began operation in 1999. This year, the Clean Water SRF provides more than $484 million in financing for clean water projects across the Commonwealth. Approximately $442 million will fund 39 new construction projects, $21 million will be allocated towards funding five previously approved multi-year projects, $3 million has been allocated to the emergency set-aside account, $5 million will be directed to the Community Septic Management Program to remediate failed septic systems in participating communities, and $12 million will fund 13 proposed planning projects.

The Drinking Water SRF provides more than $126.4 million in financing for drinking water projects across the Commonwealth. Approximately $93 million will fund 22 new construction projects, $29.9 million will be allocated towards funding five previously approved multi-year projects, $3 million will fund an emergency set-aside account, and $250,000 is allocated for a single planning project. Massachusetts awards infrastructure financing under the SRF, which is administered by the MCWT – a joint effort of MassDEP, the Executive Office of Administration and Finance and the State Treasurer’s Office. To be eligible for Clean Water or Drinking Water SRF loans, municipalities, wastewater districts and water suppliers filed applications with MassDEP last year demonstrating that proposed projects offer significant public health or water quality benefit, have local funding authorization and that there is a commitment on the borrower’s part to file a timely loan application. The projects on the 2018 SRF list must now file loan applications and receive MassDEP approval to obtain funding. continued on page 23

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Over $483.8 Million Offered for Clean Water SRF in 2018 Table 1

Clean Water

TABLE 1 CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Intended State Revolving Fund CY2018 Calendar Year 2018 CWSRF Intended Use Plan

NEW PROJECTS

Use Plan

NEW PROJECTS

Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost 119 HARWICH (PF)

4424 Harwich Sewer Collection System - Phase 2

119 TAUNTON (PF)#

4417 2019-2020 Sewer & Drain Improvements

119 MARION #

4435 WWTP & Collection System Improvements

113 HULL (PF)#

4445 Fiscal Sustainability Plan and CMOM Upgrades

109 FALL RIVER (PF)

4432 CSO Abatement Program - City Pier

109 CHATHAM

2018

2018 IUP Cost IUP Cost

$20,280,000

$6,000,000

$25,200,000

$8,257,000

$25,200,000

$18,200,000

4430 Phase 1D - Chatham/Harwich Regionalization

$7,100,000

108 NANTUCKET

4418 Surfside Road Area Sewer System Improvements

$5,100,000

107 REVERE (PF)

4439 Illicit Connection & Sump Pump Removal Program

$2,000,000

107 FALL RIVER (PF)

4420 CSO Abatement Program -- Middle Street

$9,200,000

107 REVERE (PF)#

4440 Phase IX Construction - I/I, IDDE, P.S. & Drainage

$4,700,000

106 SAUGUS (PF)#

4448 Comprehensive Sewer System Rehab Sub-System PS-4

$1,901,714

105 SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (PF)

4455 York St. Pump Station & Connecticut River Crossing

$81,013,400

$50,000,000

105 LAWRENCE (PF)#

4427 Sewer and Drainage Improvements

$14,267,267

105 NANTUCKET

4419 Phase 2 Surfside WWTF Improvements

$7,600,000

101 FRAMINGHAM (PF)

4414 Worcester Road Pumping Station Elimination Project

$23,500,000

100 FALL RIVER (PF)#

4454 President Avenue Sewer Pump Station Replacement

$4,300,000

94 NORWOOD (PF)

4416 Underdrain Area Sewer Rehabilitation

$2,700,000

93 PITTSFIELD (PF)

4458 Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Removal

$74,029,000

$50,000,000

92 FALL RIVER (PF)

4447 Cress Brook Drainage Improvements

$7,455,200

89 NEW BEDFORD (PF)

4431 Wastewater Collection System Improvements

$36,400,000

87 FALL RIVER (PF)

4456 Hyacinth Street Drainage Improvements

$723,000

82 FALL RIVER (PF)

4451 Hyacinth Street (South) Drainage Improvements

$1,020,000

81 WINTHROP (PF)#

4423 Town Center - Sewer and Drainage Improvements

$4,931,500

80 NORTON (PF)

4421 West Main Street Sewer Extension Project

$3,320,000

76 EASTON

4449 Easton Five Corners Sewer

$9,618,000

75 BROCKTON (PF)

4436 WWTP Upgrade

$7,800,000

67 BILLERICA (PF)

4452 WWTF & Pump Station Upgrades

$7,239,000

66 MWRA #

4446 Nut Island HW Odor Control & HVAC - Contract 7548

$30,109,200

$9,066,624

66 BILLERICA (PF)

4442 Sewer Contracts 37 & 38

$25,661,428

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Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost

2018 IUP Cost

66 SESD

4450 Primary Clarifier Concrete Restoration

$9,321,000

64 MARTHA'S VINEYARD AIRPORT COMMISSION (PF)

4426 Martha's Vineyard Airport WWTF Upgrades

$1,908,750

64 ACTON

4453 West Acton Sewer Extension Project

$11,748,000

$1,072,500

$11,149,553

66 SESD

4450 Primary Clarifier Concrete Restoration

$9,321,000

64 MARTHA'S VINEYARD AIRPORT COMMISSION (PF)

4426 Martha's Vineyard Airport WWTF Upgrades

$1,908,750

64 ACTON

4453 West Acton Sewer Extension Project

$11,748,000

$1,072,500

$4,542,000

$11,149,553 Sewer Renewal Contract $11,149,553 7279

$6,000,000

$39,000,000

$8,200,000

$13,650,000

$1,375,000

61 SAUGUS (PF)#

60 TYNGSBOROUGH

4444 Lincoln Avenue Pumping Station Improvements

4422 Phase 2 Middlesex Road North

56 PEPPERELL (PF)# 61 SAUGUS (PF)#

4444 Lincoln Avenue Pumping Station Improvements

4438 Pepperell WWTF Upgrade

60 TYNGSBOROUGH 54 MWRA

4422 Phase 2 Middlesex Road North 4441 Dorchester Interceptor

56 PEPPERELL (PF)#

4438 Pepperell WWTF Upgrade

$4,542,000

54 MWRA

4441 Dorchester Interceptor Sewer Renewal Contract 7279

$6,000,000

48 FALL RIVER (PF) 35 MWRA 48 FALL RIVER (PF)

4433 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements

4428 Treatment North Low Service Sewer 4433 Wastewater Facility Improvements

Sections$39,000,000 19, 20 & 21 Rehab $8,200,000

35 MWRA

4428 North Low Service Sewer Sections 19, 20 & 21 Rehab

$13,650,000

34 GLOUCESTER (PF)#

4415 Sewer PS Rehabilitations & FOG Mitigation

$1,375,000

TOTALTOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS TOTAL OF OF NEW PROJECTS $556,392,512 NEW PROJECTS

$442,507,536

34 GLOUCESTER (PF)#

(Count: (Count: (Count: 39) 39)

39)

4415 Sewer PS Rehabilitations & FOG Mitigation

$556,392,512 $556,392,512

$442,507,536 $442,507,536

(Average Rating: 85.36)

(Average Rating:(Average 85.36) Rating: 85.36)

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Project Cost ProjectCost Cost Project

2018 IUP Cost 2018 IUP 2018 IUPCost Cost

4150 DITP Asset Protection Phase 3 4150 DITP Asset Protection Phase 3

$61,600,000 $61,600,000

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

MWRA MWRA

4117 Facility Asset Protection 4117 Facility Asset Protection

$22,526,969 $22,526,969

$3,036,709 $3,036,709

MWRA MWRA

4118 DITP Asset Protection Phase 2 4118 DITP Asset Protection Phase 2

$60,100,000 $60,100,000

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

MWRA MWRA

3981 Remote Headworks Upgrade 3981 Remote Headworks Upgrade

$158,818,264 $158,818,264

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

MWRA MWRA

2885 Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer 2885 Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer

$56,224,235 $56,224,235

$6,246,667 $6,246,667

(Count: 5)

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS Applicant Applicant Applicant

PROJECTS

SRFSRF ID Project SRF ID ID Project

Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost

3850 Community Septic Management Program 3850 Community Septic Management Program

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

2977 2977

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

SRF ID Project SRF ID Project

2018IUP IUP Cost 2018 2018 IUPCost Cost

$8,000,000

$8,000,000 $8,000,000

4381 2018 Sewer System Evaluation Survey Program 4381 2018 Sewer System Evaluation Survey Program

COHASSET COHASSET

4385 Town of Cohasset CWMP- Planning 4385 Town of Cohasset CWMP- Planning

PLANT 4391 Stafford Square Collection System Evaluation 4391 Stafford Square Collection System Evaluation LOCATION:

$8,000,000

$8,000,000 $8,000,000

continued on page 29 Project Cost Project Cost

BROCKTON BROCKTON FALL RIVER FALL RIVER

$21,283,376 $21,283,376 $21,283,376

Project

TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 2)

PLANNING PROJECTS PLANNING PROJECTS Applicant Applicant

$359,269,468 $359,269,468 $359,269,468

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

COMMUNITY SEPTIC COMMUNITY SEPTIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM EMERGENCY SRF SET-AEMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE SIDE TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 2) (Count: 2)

MWRA MWRA

TOTAL OFTOTAL MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS (Count: 5) (Count: 5)

AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

2018 IUP Cost 2018 IUP Cost

$4,000,000 $4,000,000

$450,000 $450,000

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4380 Fall River Asset Management 4380 Fall River Asset Management

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4389 SSES 4389 SSES

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4388 WWTF Reliability Centered Maintenance Assessment 4388 WWTF Reliability Centered Maintenance Assessment

$355,000 $355,000

HULL HULL

4383 Facility Plan and Resiliency Plan Update 4383 Facility Plan and Resiliency Plan Update

$435,300 $435,300

NEW BEDFORD NEW BEDFORD

4382 WWTP Facilities Planning 4382 WWTP Facilities Planning

$2,500,000 $2,500,000

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2977

$3,000,000

TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 2)

$3,000,000

$8,000,000

Project Cost Project Cost

2018 IUP 2018 IUPCost Cost

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PLANNING PROJECTS

Applicant Applicant

MassDEP PLANNING PROJECTS SRF ID SRF ID Project

BROCKTON

4381 2018 Sewer System Evaluation Survey Program

$4,000,000

COHASSET

4385 Town of Cohasset CWMP- Planning

$450,000

FALL RIVER

4391 Stafford Square Collection System Evaluation

$400,000

FALL RIVER

4380 Fall River Asset Management

$500,000

HULL

4389 SSES

$1,306,200

HULL

4388 WWTF Reliability Centered Maintenance Assessment

$355,000

HULL

4383 Facility Plan and Resiliency Plan Update

$435,300

NEW BEDFORD

4382 WWTP Facilities Planning

$2,500,000

NORWOOD

4379 Stormwater Planning

$250,000

REVERE

4387 Phase X Field Investigations - I/I and IDDE

$1,000,000

REVERE

4386 Illicit Connection and Sump Pump Investigation

$500,000

TYNGSBOROUGH

4390 Tyngsborough I-I Program

$250,000

WESTPORT

4384 IWRMP

$150,000

$12,096,500 $12,096,500

TOTAL OFTOTAL PLANNING PROJECTSPROJECTS OF PLANNING (Count: 13)

Project

(Count: 13)

TOTAL OF INTENDED USE PLAN TOTAL OF INTENDED USE PLAN

$935,758,480

$483,887,412

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$935,758,480

$483,887,412

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Over $126.4 Million Offered for Drinking Water SRF in 2018 Table 1 TABLE 1

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund CY2018 Intended Use Plan DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Calendar Year 2018 DWSRF Intended Use Plan

NEW PROJECTS

Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost 535.0

DARTMOUTH (PF)

4401 Action Plan to Reduce Total Trihalomethane Levels

535.0

BARNSTABLE (PF)

4393 Maher Treatment Facility Upgrade

435.0

BROCKTON (PF)

420.0

2018 IUP Cost

$1,800,000

$11,215,000

4402 Water Pump Well and Clearwell Rehabilitation

$4,410,000

FALL RIVER (PF)

4395 Phase 18 - Water System Improvements

$1,800,000

415.0

MWRA

4409 Peabody Pipeline Section 109 Extension

$10,540,000

$1,000,000

415.0

MWRA

4406 Commonwealth Ave Pump Station Redundancy

$8,319,300

$2,000,000

415.0

HAVERHILL (PF)

4397 Phase 2 - Transmission Main Improvements

$8,928,500

415.0

BILLERICA (PF)

4398 Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

$9,086,750

415.0

TRI-TOWN WATER BOARD

4410 New Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$48,200,000

$15,000,000

239.0

LAWRENCE (PF)#

4403 Water Infrastructure Improvements

$5,352,570

$2,500,000

230.0

LAWRENCE (PF)

4404 Distribution System Improvements

$27,475,863

$12,500,000

225.0

BROCKTON (PF)

4392 2019 Water System Improvements

$2,860,000

225.0

TAUNTON (PF)

4394 2018 Water Main Improvements Project

$4,000,000

225.0 * ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT (PF)

4400 Chemical Feed and SCADA upgrades

$750,000

222.0

REVERE (PF)

4405 Oak Island Water Main Improvements

$3,000,000

220.0

MWRA

4408 Connect Mains Rehab. of Sections 23, 24, and 47

$8,891,917

$1,000,000

220.0

MWRA

4411 North Low Service Water Sections 50 & 57 Rehab

$16,400,000

$1,000,000

219.0

SAUGUS (PF)#

4412 Water Meter Replacement

$3,900,000

215.0

BILLERICA (PF)

4399 Water Main Replacement

$2,000,000

215.0

WAYLAND

4407 Wayland 2018 Water Main Improvements

$700,000

210.0 * SPENCER (PF)

4413 Main Street Looping Water Main

$2,389,175

210.0 * SOUTHAMPTON

4396 Southampton Water System Improvement Project

$1,500,000

TOTAL OFOF NEW PROJECTS TOTAL NEW PROJECTS (Count: 22) (Count:

22)

(Average Rating: 312.5) (Average Rating: 312.5)

* - Small System

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (PF) - Affordability Criteria

Applicant SRF Project Applicant SRF ID ID Project (RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects EMERGENCY SRF SET-ASIDE

$183,519,075 $93,339,425 $183,519,075 $93,339,425

2978

TOTAL OFTOTAL MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

(Count: 1)

Project Cost Project Cost

2018 IUP 2018 IUPCost Cost

$3,000,000

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

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SRF ID Project

Project Cost

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2018 IUP Cost

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Applicant

SRF ID Project

Project Cost

EMERGENCY SRF SET-A2978 EMERGENCY SRF SET-A2978 SIDE SIDE TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS DEP/SRF continued from page 31 (Count: 1) (Count: 1)

MULTI-YEAR MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTSCARRYOVER MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS Applicant SRF Applicant SRF IDID ProjectProject Applicant SRF ID Project

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

Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost

2018 IUP Cost 2018 IUP Cost

AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

MWRA MWRA MWRA (RE)# MWRA (RE)#

3160 3160 3972 3972

NEW BEDFORD (PF) NEW BEDFORD (PF)

4191 Large Meter & AMI Upgrade Program 4191 Large Meter & AMI Upgrade Program

NEW BEDFORD (PF) NEW BEDFORD (PF)

4214 High Hill Reservoir Rehabilitation 4214 High Hill Reservoir Rehabilitation

NHS - Revere & Malden Pipeline NHS - Revere & Malden Pipeline Wachusett Aqueduct PS Wachusett Aqueduct PS

4215 Maple Springs Water Purification Plant WAREHAM FIRE DISTRICT 4215 Maple Springs Water Purification Plant WAREHAM (PF)(RE) FIRE DISTRICT (PF)(RE) TOTAL OFTOTAL MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTSPROJECTS OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS (Count: 5) (Count: 5) (Count: 5) PLANNING PROJECTS PLANNING PROJECTS Applicant Applicant Applicant

2018 IUP Cost

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

2018 IUP Cost

$9,614,000 $9,614,000 $60,500,000 $60,500,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000

$6,400,000 $6,400,000

$3,800,000 $3,800,000

$22,350,000 $22,350,000

$11,200,000 $11,200,000

$18,909,204 $18,909,204

$4,909,204 $4,909,204

$117,773,204 $117,773,204 $117,773,204

$29,909,204 $29,909,204 $29,909,204

Project Cost Project Cost Project Cost

2018 IUP Cost 2018 IUP Cost 2018 IUP Cost

PLANNING PROJECTS SRF IDID Project SRF SRF ID ProjectProject

REVERE REVERE

4378 Oak Island Water Main Improvements 4378 Oak Island Water Main Improvements

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with UCANE’s Officers and Board Members How did you get started in the underground construction industry? I started working in construction with Lawrence (Vinnie) Mawn, owner of the L. V. Mawn Corporation when I was in high school. Vinnie taught me everything I needed to know about utility construction. I later began working for him as a laborer and was quickly fascinated with underground piping systems and the way they worked. It was hard work, but I liked it; and I credit Vinnie for the strong work ethic I have today. After work I would swing by the office to learn how to read plans and I would ask a million questions about the business. I soon wanted to learn how to run the equipment and Vinnie offered me the opportunity to practice after work in the company yard. In time, he was impressed with my skills enough to put me on a machine and later to become a foreman. I was very fortunate to have Vinnie Mawn as my mentor and to have worked at L. V. Mawn alongside so many other talented and successful “Mawn graduates” like the Feeney brothers, Pat Walsh of Walsh Corp., and Colm O’Shea of JRF Corp. When did you first decide to start up your own business? In 2003 I decided to try my hand at this business. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. was incorporated in 2004. I had a couple of businessmen who believed in me and helped me MARCH, 2018

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make this big decision and to whom I will always be grateful. They helped me build the business brick by brick in the early years. I attribute long hours, an honest work ethic, and being able to secure some great employees as reasons why I was able to get my business off the ground and build it into what it is today. How and why did you decide to join UCANE? My Bonding Company was the first one to suggest that I check out UCANE. I met with Anne Klayman about 12 years ago and I was truly impressed with both her and the foundation that the Association was built on – a belief in allowing both continued on page 39

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Under the Hard Hat continued from page 37 large and small companies to have their voices heard in this industry. Anne told me how UCANE began from humble beginnings and, with lots of hard work by a few contractors, the Association gradually grew into its current respected role in the industry. I admired the UCANE history and felt it was a story somewhat like my own, because growing up on the city streets I felt as if the odds were against me, but with lots of hard work we both succeeded. Having an Association like UCANE to stand up for me and for our industry in tough situations is a comforting feeling. Joining UCANE was the right decision for my company and I have never looked back. What made you want to become a Board Member? After I joined UCANE I started going to dinner meetings. Getting to meet some of my peers and competitors in a different setting was great. I gradually got

to see all the issues that the Association was involved in for the members and I was very impressed. Anne Klayman was true to her word and she and her staff have always responded to any concerns I had, no matter how big or small. I know that any association depends on active participation by its members and I wanted to contribute. I am very honored that my fellow contractors elected me to the Board of Directors this year and I’m looking forward to working for them, and with them, to do my share to keep UCANE moving forward as the premier association in the underground construction industry. What is the nature of the industry as you currently see it? Just in the last five years alone, the business has changed so much for all of us. Regulations are getting tougher, fines are getting increasingly stiffer for contractors, and project specifications are getting trickier for us to comply with as low bidder. Unreasonable completion times are showing up more often raising bid prices and making schedules difficult for small and mid-sized contractors. The work we perform is often high risk and definitely requires experienced crews and should be priced accordingly. I know my fellow contractors agree that only by working together as allies, with a unified voice, will we ever be able to address some of these industry issues that are eroding our already thin margins. n

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2018 Scholarship Applications Now Available UCANE to Award Twelve $2,000 Scholarships WHO MAY APPLY? Any high school student who is the son or daughter of a UCANE member or an employee of a member who will be enrolling full time in an accredited four year academic institution for the year beginning in September 2018. IMPORTANT: In the event the applicant receives a full first year scholarship from the college of his/her choice, or from any organization, civic group, etc., the UCANE scholarship will be awarded to another applicant.

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

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WHEN MUST I APPLY? All applications must be submitted no later than April 16, 2018. When requesting an application, please include: UCANE member company name; employee’s name (must be parent, legal guardian, or graduating student); home address, phone number, and email.

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Changing How We Deal with Change Change is hard. We, as people, are all creatures of habit to one extent or another. There seems to be dichotomy in each of us that looks forward to bigger and better things, yet at the same time, dreads the changes required. A simple example of this is our use of cell phones. We can get excited about upgrading to the newest version available, but get frustrated when it isn’t exactly like our old phone and we are forced to learn a new way of using it. As the saying goes, “the only thing constant in life is change.”

a key decision maker in business, this love/ hate relationship with change can be ever present. The struggle between the status quo and growth is real, and can be paralyzing at times. But growth, by its very definition, implies change. Learning to do things differently requires both brain power and the willingness to take a chance. Luckily, this risk can often be mitigated with small course corrections as needed, allowing the overall goal to remain while learning from the process. If you stop and think about what life was like, even just a few years ago, it is amazing how much change we have witnessed. A personal book shelf no longer has encyclopedias on it; you now have substantially more information available on the cell phone in your pocket than the encyclopedias ever contained. Or, try to remember the last time you stopped by the nearest gas station to ask for directions from the local attendant. But more importantly, could you imagine never having contact with any of your technicians or crew members once you send them on their way for the day? Technology has changed the way we conduct our lives and our businesses. So how do we look forward to change instead of fearing it? Here are 10 suggestions. 1. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES. It is always easier to complain than to focus on the good. For example, Microsoft introduced massive changes to Windows when it went from version 7 to 8. Windows 7 had a “tried and true” feel, while Windows 8 left you staring at a computer screen wondering how to use it. But Windows 8 brought exciting new technology like touch screen support. This was later enhanced to become Windows 10. Those that use touch screen tablets and notebooks know how difficult it would be to lose that functionality. Taking time to think about the advantages can change our perspectives.

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2. DON’T QUIT. Just as the Windows example demonstrated, if Microsoft had given up or reverted back to Windows 7, we would be the real losers. Luckily, they persevered and kept imagining and improving. We must do the same. Sometimes change feels like 3 steps forward, 1 step back. But don’t let the 1 step back discourage you. Regroup, refocus and keep going. 3. HAVE CLEARLY DEFINED GOALS. It is difficult to measure success if we don’t have a vision of what it looks like. From Alice in Wonderland, we read, “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where–” said Alice. continued on page 50

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Change continued from page 49 “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat. Nothing worthwhile comes easy, and business success is no different. Keeping a clear eye on the goals helps you make small course corrections before they become major problems. 4. DON’T BE INSANE. I’m sure we have all heard the saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” (author unknown). As a business changes and grows, it is common to want to manage that business the same old way we always have. After all, it is comfortable and has worked in the past. But a changing business requires changing procedures and processes. It requires new (and sometimes temporarily uncomfortable) ways of tackling tasks. For example, if a business started with 2 concrete cutters, keeping track of their schedule could be done in your head or on the back of a napkin. But as the business grows to 5, 10, 20 or 40 technicians, new ways must be incorporated to manage and track every technician’s time and schedule. 5. PUT YOUR CUSTOMERS FIRST. As the world changes, we must change with it. It wasn’t too long ago that fax machines would spit out paper with

work requests from customers. Nowadays, customers have taken to texting the dispatcher. If we don’t find ways to keep up with our customers, they will find someone who will. (And remember that faxing was once a new technology at one point, too.) Being able to meet your customers’ needs will require you to keep adjusting and keep changing. Remember, if you don’t keep your customers happy, someone else will. 6. TAKE THE TIME TO LEARN. Whether it is a new phone, a computer system, or a new saw, a sure way of being frustrated is to never take the time to learn how to properly use it. Assuming the new always works like the old is a scary assumption. Even in today’s fast and furious world, taking the time to think through new things, to learn how they really work and how they can best be implemented into your specific organization will pay large dividends in the long run. We no longer have the luxury of proclaiming: “I don’t want to learn anything new.” Our technologically ever-changing world dictates that we must or we will be left behind. (For a good illustration of this, read Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson.) 7. HAVE PATIEN CE. Businesses do not always get it right. Making the correct decision 100% of the time is simply unrealistic. That applies to every business, regardless of size. No one is immune. Referring continued on page 51

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he pros and cons of Roth IRAs, which were introduced 20 years ago, are well understood. All money flowing into Roth IRAs is after-tax, so there is no upfront tax benefit. As a tradeoff, all qualified Roth IRA distributions can be tax-free, including the parts of the distributions that are payouts of investment earnings. To be a qualified distribution, the distribution must meet two basic requirements. First, the distribution must be made on or after the date the account owner reaches age 591⁄2, be made because the account owner is disabled, be made to a beneficiary or to the account owner’s estate after his or her death, or be used to buy or rebuild a first home. Second, the distribution must be made after the five-year period beginning with the first tax year for which a contribution was made to a Roth IRA set up for the owner’s benefit. Note that the calculation of a Roth IRA’s five-year period is very generous. It always begins on January 1 of the calendar year. Example 1: Heidi Walker, age 58, opens her first Roth IRA and makes a contribution to it on March 29,

2018. Heidi designates this as a contribution for 2017, which can be made until April 17, 2018. Under the five-year rule, Heidi’s five-year period starts on January 1, 2017. As of January 1, 2022, Heidi’s Roth IRA distributions are tax-free, qualified distributions because they will have been made after she turned 591⁄2 and after the five-year period has ended. The five-year period is determined based on the first contribution to the Roth IRA; the starting date of the five-year period is not reset for the subsequent contributions. Note that if Heidi opens her first Roth IRA late in 2018, even in December, the first contribution will be a 2018 Roth IRA contribution and Heidi will reach the five-year mark on January 1, 2023.

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Financial Management continued from page 64 a Roth IRA and includes the entire amount converted in income. However, if Jim withdraws that $20,000 in 2019, he also will owe the 10% penalty because he does not meet the five-year rule for conversions; the rationale is that the IRS doesn’t want people to avoid the early withdrawal penalty on traditional IRA distributions by making a Roth conversion. The good news is that, in this example, Jim will have started the five-year clock with his 2019 Roth IRA conversion. Therefore, he can avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty on the conversion contribution after January 1, 2024, even though he will only be age 47 then. Jim will owe income tax on any withdrawn earnings, though, until he reaches age 591⁄2 or he meets one of the other qualified distribution criteria. Note that various exceptions may allow Jim to avoid the 10% penalty before the end of the five-year period. Altogether, the taxation of any Roth IRA distributions made before five years have passed and before age 591⁄2 can be complex. If you have a Roth IRA, your accountant can explain the likely tax consequences of any distribution you are considering. Generally, it is better to wait until the age 591⁄2 and five-year tests are passed before making Roth IRA withdrawals, to avoid taxes. continued on page 67

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Financial Management continued from page 67 Get a Lawyer You shouldn’t believe that your knowledge of the company and good old common sense will enable you to deal with any incidents. The legalities and public perceptions can be complex. One way to start facing potential perils from sexual harassment is to get in touch with an attorney who is knowledgeable about local law in your state and perhaps your city. It’s likely that such an attorney will advise you to create and disseminate a formal policy, expressing your company’s abhorrence of sexual harassment. The policy can spell out what actions will not be tolerated by employees at any level of the firm. Make it clear that any problems can be brought to you or to someone in a senior position without fear of retaliation. At the same time, the policy should assert that anyone accused of stepping out of line won’t be prejudged until all the facts are revealed.

Get Ready to Follow Through Accept the fact that some harassment claims will arise at some point. Therefore, you should have a plan in place to investigate the dispute, perhaps a

procedure suggested by your attorney. You’ll probably begin by hearing both sides. This might be done separately, so the parties won’t fear intimidation. Get statements from third parties if they have witnessed the activities in question. Keep records that thoroughly document what has been said and what has been done about it. The complaint might be dismissed, the person accused might be told to undergo counseling, or the guilty party could be fired. Again, it’s a good idea to touch base with your lawyer before announcing any resolution of the complaint.

Set an Example Perhaps the best way to indicate that sexual harassment won’t be condoned at your company is to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Refrain from saying or doing anything that might be misconstrued, no matter how innocent it might seem to you. If you’re married, and if you have children, think about how any questionable actions might be perceived by your spouse or your kids. Demonstrate to all your employees that your place of business is somewhere that they can do their jobs without feeling uncomfortable. Reprinted from CPA Client Bulletin. n

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2018 Officers & Board of Directors

OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Greg Antonelli......................................................................................... GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Tony Borrelli...................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels.................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. Greg Feeney.................................................................Feeney Bros. Utility Services Jerry Gagliarducci................................................... Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................ P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Bill Leonard............................................................................... Aqua Line Utility, Inc. Al Morteo................................................................................................... FED. CORP. John Our..................................................................................Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Joseph Pacella..................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. Chris Valenti...........................................................................GVC Construction, Inc. Ken Vogel............................................................................. WES Construction Corp. David Walsh..................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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...Exceptional Leadership Guiding UCANE with Dedication and Commitment

UCANE President

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

ich Pacella, Jr. is President and General Manager of Construction Activities at R. M. Pacella, Inc., Plainville, MA and is a third generation civil-utility contractor. The company was founded in 1977 by his father Richard Pacella, Sr., who is semi-retired, and his family have been UCANE members since its inception. Rich served four years on UCANE’s Board of Directors and has now ascended to the office of President. He is also a member of our Budget, Executive, Membership, and Government Relations Committees. He recently provided testimony before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Service on behalf of UCANE regarding the payment of Police Details. Rich graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in Construction Management, and he currently serves as Water and Sewer Commissioner in the Town of Foxborough, MA and is also Mansfield-Foxborough-Norton Regional Wastewater District Commissioner. Like so many other UCANE members before him, Rich intends to carry on his family’s tradition of involvement and support of our Association. He has earned the respect and admiration of his co-workers and peers within the utility construction industry, and his ongoing commitment to UCANE is evident through his hard work in effectively communicating the issues of vital importance to our industry. Some of Rich’s goals for the coming year include, securing increased state funding for the SRF Program to assure that the maximum number of projects are put out to bid; assisting the MassDEP and other state agencies whenever possible to help cities and towns fund needed underground infrastructure projects; and promoting UCANE’s in-house safety programs while advocating for employee safety on the jobsite. Rich is also committed to strengthening our Association in the coming year by increasing membership. His goal is to enlist 25 new members and has requested our member’s support to help him achieve his goal. He believes strongly in UCANE and its goals and future, and has committed to continue the work of those who served before him who have strived to make Massachusetts’ clean water and drinking water infrastructure a model for the entire country.

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President Elect

Marcella Albanese - Albanese Brothers, Inc.

arcella is President of Albanese Brothers, Inc., Dracut, MA. Her father Marco and his brother John founded the company in 1978. Marcella, along with her siblings Maria and Dino, represent the second generation of Albanese contractors who are highly respected for their ability to take on difficult projects. Since Marco retired in 2010, Marcella, Maria, and Dino have continued to grow the family business, working on projects throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Albanese Brothers, Inc. is also WBE/DBE accredited. Marcella has been involved in UCANE since she began working at Albanese Brothers. She has served two terms on our Board of Directors, and now has taken on the additional responsibilities as President Elect. Her knowledge of issues facing the construction industry is invaluable, and for that reason her peers voted Marcella UCANE’s 2015 Contractor Member of the Year. She and her family continue their strong support of UCANE and our industry.

Treasurer

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 2012-2013 on the UCANE Board of Directors, following in his father Richard’s footsteps. As UCANE Treasurer, 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.

Secretary

Brian Cooney - C. C. Construction, Inc.

rian is Vice President and Project Manager of C. C. Construction Inc., South Dennis, MA. His father, Christopher Cooney founded the company in 1983. This year marks their 35th year in business and they have been UCANE members since 2009. C. C. Construction performs site work and utility work on the entire South Shore, including Cape Cod and the Islands. Brian graduated from Northeastern University in 2009, with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship. In addition, he took construction management classes at Wentworth Institute of Technology at night. Soon after graduation he joined C. C. Construction, Inc. Brian looks forward to facing the challenges our industry has with project funding and permitting in an effort to get more projects out to bid and on the street. He is looking forward to moving up the ladder and working together with his fellow Officers and Board Members to help UCANE grow and make it even more effective than it is today.

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018!

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 64 years. Dave Pateuk, Owner North East Shoring, LLC Millis, MA USA Cell: 617/699-7298 www.northeastshoring.com dave@northeastshoring.com

Congratulations We are proud to be a UCANE member since 1968 and we wish to congratulate Richard Pacella, Jr. and the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018.

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BEST WISHES TO UCANE’S 2018 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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Wishes to congratulate the 2018 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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HUB International is proud to be a UCANE member and wishes to Congratulate the 2018 Officers and Board Directors. Good insurance supports you, guides you and empowers you. And so should a good broker.

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I. W. Harding Const. Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, extends its best wishes and support to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board, as they work tirelessly to improve our industry I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc. 354 Pleasant Street W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 T: 508.588.2222 www.iwharding.com

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CONGRATULATIONS UCANE FROM 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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors

UNITED WE STAND!

Materials Aquisitions & Sales

Asphalt Asphalt Installation

Volumetric Concrete Sand & Gravel Products

Office: (781) 341-6277 • Cell: (617) 908-2303 sgoldstein@rileybrothers.net

General Contractor

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

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

Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018. Feeney Brothers Utility Services 103 Clayton Street • Dorchester, MA 02122 T: 617-287-1004 • F: 617-282-1669 • www.feeneybrothers.com

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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

www.scituatecompanies.com

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

MARCH, 2018

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2018 Officers & Board.

Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

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

UCANE

is to be congratulated for over 64 years of commitment and dedication to our industry. P.O. Box 1539 Harwich, MA 02645 Tel: 508.432.0530

Congratulations to the 2018 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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A. R. BELLI, INC. UCANE on celebrating 64 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

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THREADED RODS, STUDS & ANCHOR BOLTS Designed to be Used as Structural Supports in Concrete Foundations

Congratulations to Richard Pacella, Jr. as UCANE’s New President. Best wishes to the Officers & Board Members Leading UCANE in its 64th Year.

Congratulations to UCANE on Celebrating 64 Years of Dedicated Service to the Underground Utility Industry! We Thank You for Your Continued Business! Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Studs, Rods, Anchors & Washers All Material Grades and Finishes Order Online! www.alliedbolt.com

800.877.2907

‘QUALITY AND SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON’ Building Strong Relationships Since 1961 with an Expansive Quality Inventory, Exceptional Service and Valued Customer Appreciation

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

1020 Turnpike Street, Rte 138, Canton MA 02021

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 2018. 68 Industrial Way Wilmington, MA 01887 Tel: 781-944-9077 • Fax: 781-942-2511 Website: www.powerlinecontracting.com

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Wishes to congratulate the 2018 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

66 Silva Lane • Dracut, MA 01826 Tel: (978) 937-0909 • Fax: (978) 937-9292

MARCH, 2018

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

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A. Andreassi & Son, Inc.

BondLetor Insurance Problems? us improve upon your current program. 781-706-8407

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

We can help!

• Problem Obtaining Bonds? • Slow Service? • Uncompetitive Terms? • Bid Bonds • Performance & Payment Bonds • High Insurance Premiums? • Inadequate Coverage? • Poor Service? PROUD TO BE MEMBERS •WE AllARE Forms of Liability andUCANE Property Insurance Thank you for being the voice of our industry for over six • Newton Johnson, President • Oscar B. Johnson, Executive Vicedecades. President • Mark D. Leskanic, Vice President • Christopher Clark, Account Executive

BondLetor Insurance Problems? Eastern States Insurance us improve upon your current program. Insurance

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Congratulates UCANE

• Problem Obtaining Bonds? • Slow Service? • Uncompetitive Terms? 12/11/09 • Bid Bonds • Performance & Payment Bonds • High Insurance Premiums? • Inadequate Coverage? • Poor Service? • All Forms of Liability and Property Insurance • Newton Johnson, President • Oscar B. Johnson, Executive Vice President • Mark D. Leskanic, Vice President • Christopher Clark, Account Executive

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AGGREGATES • HOT MIX ASPHALT • CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Best wishes to UCANE’s 2018 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

875 PHENIX AVENUE CRANSTON, RI 401-942-7300

2140 BRIDGE STREET DRACUT, MA 978-454-7878

72 SO. MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MA 508-992-3542

WWW.PJKEATING.COM MEMBER

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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 Richard Pacella, Jr. and UCANE’s 2018 Board of Directors

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

Congratulations

Best wishes to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors.

We applaud your dedication and commitment in maintaining the economic growth of the industry. ALBANY

BOSTON

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We wish to congratulate UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors.

OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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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 2018. 1506 Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062

E-mail: jmerchant@cullenmurphyandco.com

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

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Manufacturer and Installer of Bituminous Concrete Products

Congratulates UCANE

Celebrating 64 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. (508) 583-2029

Office: Plant: (508) 587-6953

100 Wales Ave. Rear Avon, MA 02322

Aon Risk Solutions Aon Construction Services Group

Kevin White, Michael Scott, Mark Toglia, Mark Herendeen, Todd MacDermott and David Risko at Aon Construction Services Group Congratulate You!

2018 Officers and Board of Directors Utility Contractors Association Of New England, Inc. We believe in the commitments that empower results Risk. Reinsurance. Human Resources.

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2018 Officers & Board of Directors OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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

MARCH, 2018

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2018 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

Happy 64 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 • www.deccorp .com

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018.

MARCH, 2018

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BOSTON AREA THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE PROS IN CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES

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86 Elm Street • Hopkinton, MA 01748 83 County Street • Taunton, MA Tel: 508-435-3090 • Fax: 508-435-5372 www.putnampipe.com

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 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

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Wishes to Congratulate the 2018 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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Congratulations to the 2018 Officers and Board of Directors With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry.

MAROIS BROTHERS, INC.

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

299 Main Street North Reading, MA 01864 978-207-1233 www.tzecontractorssupply.net

Sales – Water Main Tapping – Valve Insertions up to 24” - Rentals

Congratulations

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

I am proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018! 8 Springdale Ave. • Canton, MA 02021 • 781.828.0821 • 800.286.0404 www.podgurskicorp.com 102

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to UCANE

celebrating 64 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

MARCH, 2018

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

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JP & SONS onstruction Co., Inc.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

THE 2018 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

Congratulations to UCANE’S 2018 Officers and Board of Directors.

travelers.com

The Travelers Indemnity Company and its property casualty affiliates. One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 © 2018 The Travelers Indemnity Company. All rights reserved. Travelers and the Travelers Umbrella logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. CP-8186 Rev. 1-18

Congratulations to the 2018 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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SAND & STONE CORP.

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

192 Plain St. • North Attleboro, MA 02760 T: (508) 699-2911 • www.borocorp.com

MARCH, 2018

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WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, INC. Wishes to congratulate UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board

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

R. M. Pacella, Inc. Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. 3 Madison St. • Plainville, MA 02762 Tel: (508) 695-5100 • Fax: (508) 695-2793

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

“THANKS, UCANE!” 1-800-EJP-24HR EJPRESCOTT.COM

WATER, WASTEWATER & STORMWATER SOLUTIONS

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Congratulations to the 2018 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc.

Put some power into your next precast project!

OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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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, 2018

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

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary: Greg Antonelli Vincent Barletta Tony Borrelli Ben Cavallo Andrew Daniels Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Nick Gamache Marco Gioioso Mike Gorman Bill Leonard Al Morteo John Our Joseph Pacella Paul Scenna Chris Valenti Ken Vogel David Walsh

Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Ryan McCourt McCourt Const. Company Brian Cooney C.C. Construction, Inc. GTA Co., Inc. Barletta Heavy Division Celco Construction Corp. C&S Insurannce Agency J. Derenzo Co. Feeney Bros. Utility Services Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Rain for Rent - New England P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. FED. CORP. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. RJV Construction Corp. Albanese D&S, Inc. GVC Construction, Inc. WES Construction Corp. Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018. 650 Industrial Drive • Halifax, MA 02338 T: 781.294.1080 • F: 781.294.4597 www.wesconstructioncorp.com

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 64 years. 295 Pasco Road • Indian Orchard, MA 01151 Tel: 413.543.6978 • Fax: 413.543.6918 www.gagliarducci.com 108

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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

www.woodcomachinery.com

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

Avon 140 Wales Avenue Avon, MA 02322 Phone: 508-584-8484

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors! Best wishes to Richard Pacella, Jr. From your friends at RJV Construction Corp. 5 Lincoln Street • Canton, MA 02021 T: (781) 821-1469 • F: (781) 832-3443

Congratulations to the 2018 Officers and Board of Directors With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry.

197 Ballardvale Street • Wilmington, MA 01887 T: 617-314-6213 • F: 617-314-7831 www.mackaycompanies.com

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 64 years.

Richard Pacella, Jr. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Ryan McCourt McCourt Const. Company Brian Cooney C.C. Construction, Inc.

Greg Antonelli Vincent Barletta Tony Borrelli Ben Cavallo Andrew Daniels Greg Feeney Jerry Gagliarducci Nick Gamache Marco Gioioso Mike Gorman Bill Leonard Al Morteo John Our Joseph Pacella Paul Scenna Chris Valenti Ken Vogel David Walsh

GTA Co., Inc. Barletta Heavy Division Celco Construction Corp. C&S Insurannce Agency J. Derenzo Co. Feeney Bros. Utility Services Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Rain for Rent - New England P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. FED. CORP. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. RJV Construction Corp. Albanese D&S, Inc. GVC Construction, Inc. WES Construction Corp. Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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

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

Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018.

AQUA LINE UTILITY, INC. 1283 Washington Street Weymouth, MA 02189 Tel: 508.690.2009 110

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Biszko Contracting Corp. Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board Members ~Michael Biszko 20 Development Street Fall River, MA 02721

T: 508.679.0518 F: 508.679.9144

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals. 200 Merrimac Street Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 935-1919

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

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

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

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Concrete Products, Inc.

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades. P. O. Box 516 Webster, MA 01570 Tel: (508) 987-8175 Fax: (508) 987-8822

Congratulates UCANE celebrating over 64 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

SPS Congratulates the 2018 UCANE Officers & Board We proudly stand alongside our fellow members to support and achieve our common goals

Building & Maintaining New England's Bridges and Roadways Since 1984 Design-Build | Bridge Construction | Highway Construction Transit-Railroad Construction | Marine Construction

Salisbury, MA 978-462-6543 spsnewengland.com

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Umbro & Sons congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

L. Guerini Group, Inc.

Congratulations

to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors UNITED WE STAND! P.O. Box 260187 Mattapan, MA 02126

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018.

Arruda Trenchless Construction Pipe and Manhole Rehabilitation David Arruda

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

MARCH, 2018

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P.A. Landers, Inc.

The Smart Choice For All Your Site Development Needs

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors 608 Main St. • Mashpee, MA 02649 800.834.4333 508.477.1700

DOERING Equipment Co.

Est. 1968

135 Douglas Pike Harrisville, RI 02830 T: 508.520.3629 F: 508.520.4249

351 Winter St. • Hanover, MA 02339 800.660.6404 • 781.826.8818 Fax: 781.826.6377

228 Cherry St. • Plymouth, MA 02360 508.747.1800 Fax: 508.747.6017

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We

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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

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P.T. Kelley, Inc. General Contractors

65 Otis St., Somerville, MA 02145 Tel: 617-625-5100 Fax: 617-628-6740 We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2018.

Congratulates UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

Learn more at ejco.com or call 800 626 4653 Made in the USA

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Congratulations to the 2018 Slate of Officers &TUL Board of Directors. CONGRA ATIONS With your guidance, UCANE will take a MARCO GIOIOSO leadership role in maintaining the From your staff and partners at economic growth of our industry.

P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

We are very proud of you for being installed as the UCANE Presid ent. 50new Sprague Street • Hyde Park, MA 02136

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

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We wish you and the UCANE officers and directors THEendeav ADVERTISERS IN CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK” good“BUY luckFROM in your ors for 2011.

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Benevento Companies Quality, Service & Value Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member and will continue to support its goals.

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ZURICH SURETY We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate Richard Pacella, Jr., the Officers, and Board Members who will lead UCANE in 2018! 100 High Street Boston, MA 02110 Tel: (617) 570-8891 Website: www.zurichna.com

Congratulations to the 2018 Officers and Board of Directors J. A. POLITO & SONS CO., INC. SHREWSBURY, MA

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member and will continue to support its goals. Greg Antonelli • GTA Co., Inc. 140 Tremont Street • Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617.389.2800 • Fax: 617.389.0981

to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors! Best wishes to all the Officers & Directors

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 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

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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 Officers & Board of Directors! FERGUSON.COM

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE A UCANE MEMBER!

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors!

131 Cowesett Ave. West Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 255-9340 iron-haulers.com

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2018 Officers & Board of Directors. OFFICERS President Elect Marcella Albanese

President Richard Pacella, Jr.

Treasurer Ryan McCourt

Secretary Brian Cooney

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli Vincent Barletta Tony Borelli Ben Cavallo Andrew Daniels Greg Feeney

Jerry Gagliarducci Nick Gamache Marco Gioioso Mike Gorman Bill Leonard Al Morteo

John Our Joseph Pacella Paul Scenna Chris Valenti Ken Vogel David Walsh

40 Shawmut Road • Canton, MA 02021 • T: 781-821-6222 • F: 781-821-7444

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info@sheaconcrete.com Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2018 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.

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

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

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors C

Your hard work and integrity has been instrumental in bringing our message to elected officials and the public.

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 64 years of professional excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals.

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

Association’s Officers and Board Members!

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Commemorative Issue Congratulatory Ads Aggregate Industries - N. E. Region........................95 Albanese Brothers, Inc............................................86 Albanese D&S, Inc...................................................91 Allied Bolt & Screw Corp..........................................90 American Shoring Inc..............................................75 A. Andreassi & Son, Inc...........................................92 Aon Construction Services Group...........................96 Aqua Line Utility, Inc. ............................................110 Arruda Trenchless Construction............................113 Baltazar Contractors, Inc.........................................98 Barletta Heavy Division.........................................119 Belco Fuel Company Inc..........................................88 A. R. Belli, Inc...........................................................89 Benevento Companies..........................................116 Biszko Contracting Corp........................................111 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.......................................105 Dennis K. Burke, Inc................................................78 C&S Insurance Agency.........................................119 C. C. Construction, Inc...........................................114 C. J. P. & Sons Const. Co., Inc...............................104 P. Caliacco Corp.......................................................80 Jay Cashman, Inc..................................................103 CleanBasins, Inc......................................................84 Celco Construction Corp..........................................90 Concrete Systems, Inc...........................................107 Core & Main.............................................................74 Cullen, Murphy & Co., P. C.......................................96 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp..........................98 J. D’Amico, Inc.........................................................74 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc............................88 Doering Equipment Co., Inc...................................114 EJ..........................................................................115 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc.....................92 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC.............................................80 T. L. Edwards, Inc.....................................................96 Equipment East.....................................................101 FED. CORP..............................................................69 Feeney Brothers Utility Services.............................86 Ferguson Waterworks............................................118 GTA Co., Inc..........................................................117 GVC Construction, Inc.............................................85 Gagliarducci Construction, Inc...............................108 Genalco, Inc.............................................................78 P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc............................................115 L. Guerini Group, Inc..............................................113 HD Supply Const. & Industrial White Cap.............100 Haluch Water Contracting, Inc.................................82 I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc..........................82 Hilb New England....................................................82 Hinckley Allen LLP...................................................94 HUB International New England..............................81 Iron Haulers Inc.....................................................119 K & K Excavation Co., Inc........................................78 P. J. Keating Company.............................................93

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P. T. Kelley, Inc........................................................115 L & L Concrete Products, Inc.................................112 LM Heavy Civil Construction, LLC.........................121 P. A. Landers, Inc...................................................114 Lawrence-Lynch Corp............................................112 Lorusso Corporation................................................94 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC............................110 MacKay Construction Services, Inc.......................109 Marois Brothers, Inc...............................................102 McCourt Construction Company...........................110 Milton CAT...............................................................76 Minuteman Trucks, Inc...........................................117 National Water Main Cleaning Co............................77 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.......................74 NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc...........................76 Ocean State Oil.......................................................84 Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc.................................120 Robert B. Our Co., Inc.............................................88 R. M. Pacella, Inc...................................................106 Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt......................................97 Podgurski Corp......................................................102 J. A. Polito & Sons Inc............................................116 Power Line Contractors, Inc.....................................90 E. J. Prescott, Inc...................................................106 H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc.....................................100 Putnam Pipe Corp.................................................100 RJV Construction Corp..........................................109 Rain for Rent-New England.....................................83 Riley Brothers, Inc...................................................86 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc..........................................99 SPS New England, Inc..........................................112 Schmidt Equipment, Inc...........................................98 The Scituate Companies.........................................87 Shea Concrete Products, Inc.................................120 Stiles Company, Inc...............................................118 Taylor Oil Company.................................................84 Tonry Insurance Group, Inc...................................104 Travelers................................................................104 Umbro & Sons Construction Corp.........................113 United Concrete Products.......................................79 Vacuum Excavation, Inc...........................................76 WES Construction Corp.........................................108 W. Walsh Company, Inc...........................................94 Walsh Construction Company.................................80 Walsh Contracting Corp.........................................122 F. W. Webb Company...............................................92 Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.......................106 J. F. White Contracting Co......................................121 R. H. White Construction Co., Inc..........................122 C. N. Wood Company, Inc......................................111 Woodco Machinery, Inc.........................................109 Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC...................................102 R. Zoppo Corp.......................................................108 Zurich Surety.........................................................116

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

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

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Advertisers’ Index ATS Equipment, Inc. .............................................................30 Aggregate Industries - N.E. Region.......................................56 Allied Bolt & Screw Corp........................................................50 American Shoring, Inc........................................ Ins. Back Cvr. B2W Software, Inc................................................................. 11 BakerCorp..............................................................................15 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.......................................................52 Brennan Consulting.................................................................7 Dennis K. Burke, Inc..............................................................60 C&S Insurance Agency.........................................................38 Concrete Systems, Inc...........................................................36 Core & Main.............................................................................2 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp.......................................40 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP................................................62 Dedham Recycled Gravel......................................................27 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. ........................................19 Dig Safe System, Inc.............................................................63 The Driscoll Agency ..............................................................65 EJ...........................................................................................62 Eastern Pipe Service, LLP.....................................................33 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc..................................29 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC...........................................................66 T. L. Edwards, Inc..................................................................41 Equipment4Rent....................................................................54 Ferguson Waterworks............................................................21 Genalco, Inc...........................................................................64 Gorilla Hydraulic Breakers.......................................................5 L. Guerini Group, Inc..............................................................54 HD Supply Const. & Industrial White Cap.............................44 A. H. Harris Construction Supplies........................................66 Hinckley Allen LLP.................................................................16 Industrial Safety & Rescue......................................................9 JESCO...................................................................................25 Kenworth Northeast...............................................................62 P. J. Keating Company...........................................................12 P. A. Landers, Inc.....................................................................6 Lawrence-Lynch Corp..............................................................5 Lorusso Corp..........................................................................66 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC............................................18 MBO Precast, Inc...................................................................51 Mass Broken Stone Company...............................................39 McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc..................................................54 Milton CAT..............................................................................10 Minuteman Trucks, Inc...........................................................51 Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc...............................................56 North American Crane & Rigging LLC..................................24 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.....................................58 Northland JCB........................................................................35 Ocean State Oil......................................................................58 Palmer Paving Corp...............................................................52 E. H. Perkins Construction Co., Inc.....................................124 Podgurski Corp......................................................................39 E. J. Prescott, Inc................................................Ins. Front Cvr. Rain For Rent-New England..................................................34 Read Custom Soils ...............................................................56 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers......................................................60 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc........................................................28 Rogers & Gray Insurance......................................................22 Schmidt Equipment, Inc............................................. Back Cvr. Scituate Concrete Products Corp..........................................32 Scrap-It, Inc............................................................................57 Shea Concrete Products, Inc. ...............................................14 SITECH New England............................................................48 Smith Print..............................................................................58 Starkweather & Shepley Ins. Brokerage, Inc.........................20 StormTrap, LLC......................................................................52 Taylor Oil Company................................................................68 Tonry Insurance Group, Inc...................................................63 Travelers.................................................................................46 Triumph Modular....................................................................13 United Concrete Products......................................................61 United Rentals Trench Safety................................................26 Webster One Source...............................................................8 C. N. Wood Co., Inc. ...............................................................4 Woodco Machinery, Inc.........................................................42 Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc............................................67

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