Construction Outlook March 2019 by Ucane

MARCH | 2019

65th Anniversary Edition

UCANE President

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IN THIS ISSUE

OFFICERS President RICHARD PACELLA, JR. R. M. Pacella, Inc.

President-Elect MARCELLA ALBANESE

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Treasurer RYAN McCOURT

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Secretary BRIAN COONEY

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS GREG ANTONELLI GTA Co., Inc.

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5 President’s Message: UCANE Going Strong at 65

7 Legislative Update:

• House and Senate Announce Committee Assignments for 2019-2020 Legislative Session • Consent Order for City of Holyoke to Address Combined Sewer Overflows • Personnel Changes in Baker-Polito Administration as Second Term Begins • Baker Refiles Priority Legislation to Address Housing • New Round of Grants Under MassDOT’s Complete Streets Program Announced

23 Commendation from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karen E. Polito 25 Commendation from Senate President Karen E. Spilka 27 Commendation from Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo 29 Letter from MWRA Executive Director Frederick A. Laskey 31 Labor Issues: Recreational Marijuana and Massachusetts Employers

33 Letter from BWSC Executive Director & Treasurer Henry F. Vitale 35 Under the Hard Hat with UCANE’s Officers & Board Members: Q&A with UCANE Board Member Nick Biello, J. D’Amico, Inc.

39 Man Saved By Snow Removal Crew After Jumping Off Bridge 41 Construction Safety & Compliance:

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45 UCANE Seminars Held on Asbestos-Cement Pipe and Competent Person/Confined Space Entry 49 Safety Corner: Skilled Labor vs. Bad Behavior

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53 Spotlight on Cape Cod:

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55 Massachusetts Municipal Association News:

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57 Financial Management:

• The New Math of Municpal Bonds • Handling Qualified Charitable Distributions • Deducting Qualified Business Income

66 UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors 123 Commemorative Congratulatory Ad Index

CONGRATULATORY ADS Pages 70-122 UCANE sincerely thanks our members for their ongoing support of our Officers and Board Members.

Editor: Anne Klayman, Associate Editor: Suzanne Hatch, 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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UCANE Going Strong at 65 As you can tell from the cover of this month’s magazine, 2019 marks UCANE’s 65 Anniversary. My family has been a part of UCANE since its inception in 1954, and I am extremely proud to carry on the tradition of serving our industry. From its modest beginnings, UCANE has grown to over 250 members (and counting). th

ur Association was formed by like-minded business owners who, although they were competitors, saw the need to join together to speak with one unified voice in order to represent the interest of all utility contractors. So as we celebrate our 65th Anniversary, I thought this was an appropriate time to list some of the by-laws that have helped guide us through the years. Many of you are familiar with UCANE and are kept up to date by this magazine, attending dinner meetings, seminars, our golf tournaments, and our Annual Banquets. These and all of our activities are designed to help UCANE accomplish its mission, which is: • To define, establish, and preserve the identity and the common interests of the utility contracting industry; • To promote better relations between utility contractors and government agencies, general contractors, labor, professional engineers, and the public at large; • To foster, encourage, and maintain safety standards in the conduct of work;

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To coordinate and provide information relative to the business in which utility contractors are engaged;

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To represent the common interests of utility contractors at hearings, meetings, and conferences held by legislative and other public administrative bodies on national, state, and local levels;

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To initiate or support legal actions to the extent and in the manner deemed appropriate in each case, which affects the over-all interests of utility contractors;

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To promote and foster ethical practices among utility contractors, with government agencies and their representatives and with the general public;

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To engage in research to aid the utility contracting industry;

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To exchange data and information with trade associations, chambers of commerce, board of trade, and other organizations engaged in similar activities.

The utility construction industry looks a lot different now than it did in 1954. However, the goals over the years have remained constant, and the need for UCANE is just as strong now as it was when it was incorporated. But our Association has grown and prospered over these past 65 years for one simple reason: the hard work and dedication of our membership. The support and investment UCANE members have made is why we are such a respected voice for our industry, and why UCANE has made a difference. So I would like to sincerely thank all of our members for what they have done to help make UCANE stronger and more effective as we enter our 65th year, and I look forward to working together with you in the years to come! MARCH, 2019

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House and Senate Announce Committee Assignments for 2019-2020 Legislative Session

very two years, at the start of the legislative session, the Speaker of the House and Senate President not only establish their respective priorities, they install leadership teams to manage the over 6,000 filed matters introduced into the legislature. The leadership and committee assignments, while sometimes involving little change, can provide a glimpse into the political machinations that often occur out of sight. With the 2019-2020 legislative session, there was guaranteed to be great interest in the committee and leadership assignments as both Ways and Means Committee Chairs were to be newly appointed. To that end, Senator Mike Rodrigues has been appointed Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. On the House side, Representative Aaron Michlewicz is the new Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. On the Senate side, Senator Cynthia Creem of Newton will remain on as Majority Leader, while Senate President Karen Spilka appointed Senator William Brownsberger to the third ranking position as Senate President Pro Tempore. Senator Joan Lovely was elevated to assistant majority leader and chair of the Rules Committee. On the House side, Representative Ron Mariano and Representative Pat Haddad remain as Majority Leader and Speaker Pro Tempore, respectively. Representative Joe Wagner has been elevated to the position of Assistant Majority Leader.

Bonding, Capital Expenditure & State Assets – Chair: Antonio Cabral, Vice Chair: RoseLee Vincent Global Warming & Climate Change – Chair: Michael Finn, Vice Chair: Mary Keefe Joint Standing Committees (House Leadership) Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture – Chair: William Pignatelli, Vice Chair: Dan Cahill Labor & Work Force Development – Chair: Paul Brodeur, Vice Chair: Stephen Hay Municipalities & Regional Government – Chair: James O’Day, Vice Chair: Thomas Stanley Public Safety & Homeland Security – Chair: Harold Naughton, Vice Chair: Alan Silvia Revenue – Chair: Mark Cusack, Vice Chair: Paul Schmid State Admin & Reg Oversight – Chair: Danielle Gregoire, Vice Chair: Sean Garballey Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy – Chair: Tom Golden, Vice Chair: Carolyn Dykema Transportation – Chair: Bill Straus, Vice Chair: Adrian Madaro Senate Standing Committees Ways & Means – Chair: Mike Rodrigues, Vice Chair: Cindy Friedman, Asst. Vice Chair: Jason Lewis Global Warming & Climate Change – Chair: Marc Pacheco, Vice Chair: Mike Barrett

Of particular note to UCANE members, the following appointments were made to a variety of key committees that consider items of interest to UCANE:

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its sewer system. In addition to a wastewater treatment facility, Holyoke owns and operates a sewer collection system that services approximately 70 percent of the City, two-thirds of which carries both sewage and stormwater. Most of the time, the combined systems transport all wastewater to the facility for treatment. However, during periods of heavy rain the wastewater volume can exceed the capacity of the sewer system or the treatment facility and the excess wastewater will discharge into the Connecticut River without treatment. CSO discharges contain raw sewage and are a major water pollution concern. Many communities struggle with these same problems the City of Holyoke has been trying to address. The complaints alleged that from at least 2012, Holyoke discharged untreated pollutants from its sewer system in violation of its permits and both continued on page 13

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Legislative Update continued from page 11 the federal Clean Water Act and the state Clean Water Act. In 2015, for example, the City reported discharging 133 million gallons of untreated effluent during wet weather, and during a 2012 inspection, EPA identified 40 potential overflows in dry weather. The complaints also alleged that the City periodically discharges sewage and other pollutants into the Connecticut River outside its sewer system, such as through manholes that flow to storm drains. The proposed consent decree requires Holyoke to develop an enforceable, long-term plan to control discharges from the City’s sewer system by December 31, 2019. Holyoke has already begun work on developing this plan and has submitted a scope of work, which the EPA and MassDEP have approved. While the City had taken steps over the years to address sewer discharges pursuant to a number of EPA-issued administrative orders, it remained in noncompliance with its permits and both the federal Clean Water Act and the state Clean Water Act. Once the City submits the plan, the consent decree calls for the parties to negotiate what further steps the City must take

regarding the discharges. The consent decree does not assess a civil penalty against the City for its violations at this time. Holyoke, however, is subject to vigorous reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the terms of the consent decree. If the City fails to comply, it may be subject to penalties as high as $2,500 per each day of violation. This settlement is part of EPA’s National Compliance Initiative to keep raw sewage and contaminated stormwater out of natural water resources. As reported by the United States Attorney’s Office, raw sewage overflows and inadequately controlled stormwater discharges from municipal sewer systems introduce a variety of harmful pollutants, including disease causing organisms, metals and nutrients that threaten our communities’ water quality and can contribute to disease outbreaks, beach and shellfish bed closings, flooding, stream scouring, fishing advisories, and basement backups of sewage. More information about the National Compliance Initiative can be found at: https:// www.epa.gov/enforcement/national-complianceinitiative-keeping-raw-sewage-and-contaminatedstormwater-out-our. continued on page 15

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Personnel Changes in Baker-Polito Administration as Second Term Begins

er the normal course of second term machinations, the Baker-Polito Administration recently announced a variety of its personnel changes. With the transition from the first four-year term to a second four-year term, there are often personnel changes within any administration. To that end, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito recently announced the following changes: • Governor’s Legal Counsel. The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Lon Povich will be stepping down as Chief Legal Counsel for the Office of the Governor. His replacement will be Bob Ross, current General Counsel at the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, Mr. Povich managed attorneys across the executive branch as Chief Legal Counsel and played key roles in crafting significant pieces of legislation such as last year’s criminal justice reform bill and the MBTA reform measures passed in 2015. For his part, Bob Ross has helped craft the Baker-Polito Administration’s five state bud-

get proposals and worked with legislative leaders and administration officials on several major initiatives, including a review of all Executive Branch agency regulations, while serving as General Counsel for the Executive Office of Administration and Finance. Formerly, he was the Bureau Chief for the Business and Labor Bureau in the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley. He came to the Attorney General’s Office from the Office of the Senate President, where he worked for more than a decade in various roles in that Office and the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, including six and one half years as Chief Policy Advisor for Senate President Therese Murray. UCANE members may remember him for his work on Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014, the most significant water infrastructure legislation passed in the past 15 years. Mr. Ross is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and Northwestern School of Law. • Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. According to a press release from the continued on page 17

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Legislative Update continued from page 15 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Secretary Mike Kennealy announced Timothy J. McGourthy as incoming Deputy Secretary, effective March 4. McGourthy will assume the role vacated by former Deputy Secretary Carolyn Kirk, who was named Executive Director of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative earlier this month. McGourthy has been engaged on policy development for local, state, and federal initiatives over his 25-year career. In the last 20 years, McGourthy held public sector and nonprofit executive roles focused on the economic growth of Boston and Worcester, most recently serving as the executive director of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, a position he has held since February 2014. McGourthy holds a bachelor’s degree in history from The College of William and Mary, a master’s degree in government from Johns Hopkins University, and a master’s degree in public policy and urban planning from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. • Comptroller. Governor Baker recently announced the appointment of Andrew W. Maylor as the Comptroller of the Commonwealth. Comptroller Maylor brings more than 25 years of local government executive leadership and senior financial experience to the Commonwealth and is the 19th Comptroller to serve

since the creation of the office in 1922. Most recently as the North Andover Town Manager, Mr. Maylor’s financial policies led to the town's first AAA Bond Rating; and he was nationally recognized for his leadership during the 2018 Merrimack Valley Gas Disaster, one of the largest natural gas pipeline catastrophes in the nation's history. Previously as the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager of the City of Chelsea, Mr. Maylor was a key contributor in the financial resurgence of the only Commonwealth municipality placed under receivership. Comptroller Maylor was awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of United States and Canada in 1998-2001 and 2012-2016, and the Distinguished Budget Award in 1998-2002 and 2006-2016. Mr. Maylor is a member of the adjunct faculty in Merrimack College’s Master of Public Affairs Program and has served in a similar role at several other colleges during the past 20 years. Comptroller Maylor earned his Bachelors Degree in Management Science from Bridgewater State College and his MBA from Suffolk University. He received his MPA from Villanova University. The next few months may contain more changeover to state personnel. To its credit, the Baker-Polito Administration has kept a solid core of first term Cabinet Secretaries despite this natural trend for changeover. continued on page 19

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Baker Refiles Priority Legislation to Address Housing

ccording to a press release and media event to announce the same, Governor Baker filed legislation to further the Administration’s Housing Choice Initiative, a plan to support the production of 135,000 new housing units by 2025. This bill builds on efforts undertaken last legislative session to deliver necessary, targeted zoning reform to benefit communities pursuing new housing production. As outlined, the Baker-Polito Administration developed the Housing Choice Initiative to offer a combination of incentives, technical assistance and new capital grant funding to facilitate community-led housing production across the Commonwealth. This diverse set of tools for communities is intended to create the conditions for sustainable housing development that meets the needs of current and future residents. When the Baker-Polito Administration first unveiled the Housing Choice Initiative in 2017, in addition to the changes proposed through legislation, the initiative also created a new system of incentives and rewards for municipalities to deliver sustainable housing growth by designating communities that are producing new housing units and have adopted best practices with a new “Housing Choice Communities.” It also created a new technical assistance toolbox empowering cities and towns to plan for new housing production. The bill filed by the Governor mirrors the legislation filed by the Governor in the last legislative session. This proposal will enable cities and towns to adopt certain zoning best practices related to housing development by a simple majority vote, rather than the current two-thirds supermajority. This legislation will not mandate cities and towns to make any of these zoning changes; but will allow municipalities that want to rezone for denser, transit, or downtown oriented, and new housing development to do so more easily. Zoning changes that promote best practices for housing growth that would qualify for the simple majority threshold include: • Building mixed-use, multi-family, and starter homes, and adopting 40R “Smart Growth” zoning in town centers and near transit. • Allowing the development of accessory dwelling units, or “in-law” apartments. • Approving Smart Growth or Starter Homes districts that put housing near existing activity centers. MARCH, 2019

• Granting increased density through a special permit process. • Allowing for the transfer of development rights and enacting natural resource protection zoning. • Reducing parking requirements and dimensional requirements, such as minimum lot sizes. This legislation also includes a provision, added by the Joint Committee on Housing last session, that would reduce the voting threshold for a special permit issued by a local permit granting authority to a simple majority vote, for certain multi-family or mixed-use projects with at least 10 percent affordable units in locations near transit or, in centers of commercial activity within a municipality. Massachusetts is currently one of only a few states to require a supermajority to change local zoning. While a broad coalition of organizations are supporting this initiative, it was not voted on in the House or Senate last session. Groups supporting the measure feel confident the measure will be taken up this session.

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he MassDOT’s Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver announced awards totaling nearly $3 million to 11 communities through the Complete Streets Funding Program at the end of February. These awards will be used to fund local, multimodal infrastructure projects that improve accessibility for bicyclists, pedestrians, public transit users, and people using other forms of transportation. According to MassDOT, a “Complete Street” is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes and for all people, taking into account the ages and abilities of individuals. The Baker-Polito Administration has now awarded a total of approximately $33 million in construction funding since creating a funding program for Complete Streets in February 2016. The Complete Streets Funding Program was launched by the Baker-Polito Administration on February 1, 2016. To date, 187 municipalities have approved policies and 136 have approved Prioritization Plans. Examples of projects that can be addressed through the program include filling bicycle and pedestrian network gaps, improving transit access, installing street lighting, improving safety of crosswalks and intersections, and building new shared use paths. The Baker-Polito Administration is continuing to invest in transportation infrastructure throughout the Commonwealth. Over the 5-year period, which began July 1, 2018,

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with UCANE’s Officers and Board Members How did you get started in the underground construction industry and what was your first job? I got my start in construction working summers and weekends as a general laborer throughout my high school and college years. After college I worked for a few years as an engineer for a small consulting firm, which specialized in water infrastructure for Cities and Towns. This led to my introduction to J. D’Amico, Inc., that led to me jumping the fence to the construction side and I have never looked back. My first four projects with J. D’Amico, as a young project engineer, were all in the Town of Westborough, MA and encompassed a wide variety of utility work, including, daily blasting of ledge, wetland and river crossings, installation of water mains, deep sewer mains, a water pump station, and a sewer pump station.

How long have you been with J. D’Amico and what is your role there? I am currently the Vice President General Manager of the company. I’ve been with J. D’Amico for 19 years now. My career with D’Amico started in the field. Over time, and after gaining more experience I took on more of a role in the office. For the first 14 years I had the privilege of working with Mike Lenihan who mentored me in this business, until his retirement.

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UCANE Board Member Nick Biello J. D’Amico, Inc.

I first learned of UCANE through my boss (at the time) Mike Lenihan who is a huge UCANE supporter and a past president. J. D’Amico has been an active member of UCANE for over 50 years and one of the company founders (Joe D’Amico) was president also back in 1976 and 1977. My peers elected me onto the UCANE Board in 2014, but I started participating early on in my career by attending many meetings, and I was always impressed how everyone came together for a common goal.

What is the nature of the industry as you currently see it? I hope that our Federal Government can come together this year on an infrastructure bill. More money needs to be spent on our aging and outdated infrastructure. My two biggest concerns in this industry are: 1) The lack of continued on page 37

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Construction Safety & Compliance: An Interview with Kevin O’Brien Trench Shoring Representative United Rentals Trench Safety

UCANE’s Construction Outlook editors recently caught up with Kevin O’Brien at a busy construction site in Shrewsbury, MA. Kevin is the Trench Shoring Representative with UCANE member firm United Rentals Trench Safety. We were able to get a few minutes of Kevin’s time to discuss the importance of Safety in today’s heavy construction industry. What is your background in Construction Safety? I graduated from Worcester State University with a BS in Criminal Justice and after being in public safety for a few years I decided to do something different. I started at United Rentals Trench Safety in the fall of 2013, working in our Shrewsbury office. By enrolling in a vast array of safety training classes offered by our company I achieved certifications in CPT, CSE, and OSHA 10. More importantly, I became familiar with the OSHA regulations that apply to underground work and what equipment and training a contractor should have in order to remain in compliance. I took my knowledge to an outside role in 2016, and have been able to work closely with scores of heavy contractors and assist them in planning and implementing safe trenching work on projects across New England. United Rentals Trench Safety provides a broad range of Safety professionals and resources to support both my customers and myself throughout a project’s duration.

losophy is not only to make sure their own employees arrive home safely, but their goal is also to impart our safety knowledge to our contractor clients so that they have the right tools and equipment to insure that their employees have a safe workday as well.

Tell us about the culture of safety that exists at United Rentals Trench Safety.

What are some of the biggest challenges you face as a shoring representative?

In two words it’s “Safety First.” At United Rentals we have daily safety talks, monthly safety meetings, as well as daily reminders such as Hazard 360 (always looking around your surroundings, especially before driving away from a spot.) The company wants to make sure that our outside guys know how to act safely and be observant whether it’s on a construction site or in a contractor’s garage. The corporate phi-

My biggest challenge is getting my contractor clients to view United Rentals Trench Safety as not just a supply house, but as a resource for them during the planning phase of their project. There are multiple types of shoring and bracing systems available that might be a better application for portions of the project. By taking advantage early of the experience available continued on page 43

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How do you think Contractors, as well as, their workers can benefit from organized and OSHA endorsed events like Safety Week and the National Safety Stand-Downs? It’s beneficial for all contractors to take part in these events. I would encourage company-wide stand-downs a few times a year because they could save a life. Once the construction season gears up it’s easy to get complacent or sometimes rush through tasks. Having stand down events allows workers to stop, think, refocus, and hopefully get information or put themselves in the right mindset to work safely. n

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UCANE Seminars Held on Asbestos-Cement Pipe and Competent Person/Confined Space Entry UCANE members are taking advantage of the winter months to continue their ongoing commitment to employee safety. Not even February snow could keep employees away from UCANE safety seminars on Competent Person/Confined Space Standards and Asbestos-Cement Pipe.

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SHA has informed UCANE that in 2019 they will be focusing enforcement efforts on trenching and excavation work. That is why a full crowd once again attended our Competent Person/Confined Space Entry seminar, conducted by veteran safety trainer John Barrasso, at The Lantana in Randolph, MA. John’s specialty is excavation safety, confined space entry, and training employees to become Competent Persons as defined by OSHA. He only does this training for UCANE and has been for over 30 years. John’s knowledge of the OSHA standards is matched only by his experience with real on-site construction challenges faced by utility contractors. His 20 years as a construction superintendent/manager for one of New England’s largest heavy civil and pipe contractors allows John to communicate with his UCANE audience on a special level. The comprehensive full-day seminar covered all current OSHA Standards and best practices for CFR 1926 Excavation, SubPart P. How to test for and identify soil types, selection of shoring equipment, recordkeeping, and the responsibilities that come with being a “Competent Person” were reviewed through discussion

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and video presentations. The latest OSHA regulations regarding constant monitoring of confined spaces and changes to rescue team requirements were discussed along with the multitude of existing OSHA rules that govern employees working in a confined space. John’s presentation also highlighted OSHA’s jobsite silica standards. It is anticipated that OSHA will more strictly implement these standards in 2019, so there is a need for job-specific “Dust Control Plans” and the role of the Competent Person in monitoring compliance. Our “8-Hour OSHA Class II Asbestos Training: Asbestos-Cement Pipe (ACP) Worker Safety,” seminar was held at The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, MA. This class was presented by Tom Dion of ATC Group Services and covered important topics such as the identification and recognition of asbestos related materials, the potential devastating health affects related to asbestos exposure, federal and state regulations, safe work practices, respiratory protection, and waste handling procedures. The course is certified by MassDEP and is a “must attend” for any employee who may come in contact with asbestos continued on page 47

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As the 2019 construction season gets underway, UCANE members who were unable to attend these training sessions should call the UCANE office to request a training or keep a lookout on our website www.ucane.com, as additional classes will be added based on demand. n

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“Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

hat is your opinion on the age-old statement, ‘One bad apple can spoil the bunch?’ Do you feel this applies to safety and how workers operate within your company? Interestingly enough, I feel it does apply in all companies as I have witnessed it first hand on how bad behavior can ‘spillover’ into the minds of other employees through peer influence. If companies neglect to realize and underappreciate the consequences of these spill-overs, a few bad apple employees can infect and change the entire safety culture of your company. Every organization seems to have those one or two employees who are hardworking, ready to take on any task thrown at them, relentless on finishing the job, and possess the trade skills to back it all up. However, when it comes to adhering to safety standards, corners seem to continuously get cut. Or perhaps they have been a good performer through the years, but cannot seem to break old habits on how “they used to do it.” Co-workers assigned to a particular task or job site could begin to behave similarly based on peer influence, in which workers learn behaviors from each other. Among co-workers, it appears far easier to learn bad behavior than it does good behavior. The contagiousness of bad behavior somehow corrupts even your safety minded employees, especially when the misconduct is performed by either a veteran worker or worst yet, a managing (Foreman) employee. It is extremely important for managers (Foremen/

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vidual, and it is only natural that you wish to protect your investment. In the end, we are all human, and it is in our nature to give employees the benefit of the doubt and offer that second (third, fourth, or fifth) chance. Employees will inevitably repeat behaviors for which they are rewarded. For example, if an employee is praised and rewarded for their productivity, it is only natural that their primary focus will be on production behaviors, rather than safe behaviors. So when do you say, “enough is enough” and come to realize that perhaps all of your efforts to change this employee may not be enough. After all, it’s hard enough to change ourselves even when we are motivated.

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• The New Math of Municpal Bonds • Handling Qualified Charitable Distributions • Deducting Qualified Business Income

The New Math of Municipal Bonds

tock market volatility has some investors thinking about putting some money into bonds, which historically have offered relatively stable prices. One key decision facing bond market investors is whether to choose regular, taxable bonds or taxexempt municipal bonds. (This discussion concerns investments in taxable accounts because tax-exempt municipals and muni funds typically don’t belong in a tax-favored retirement account.)

Taxable bonds generally offer higher yields than tax-exempt bonds. On the other hand, the after-tax return from munis may be higher after investors pay tax on taxable bond interest. Thus, the appeal of municipal bonds increases as investors’ tax rates move up. Lower rates, tougher calls The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) reduced tax rates for many taxpayers, which could make municipal bonds less attractive. Example 1: Assume, hypothetically, that a taxable bond fund yields 4%, and a muni fund with similar characteristics (default risk, interest rate risk) yields 3%. Al Brown, in a top 37% tax bracket, would net 2.52%, after paying 1.48% (37% of 4%) in tax. Carl Davis, in a 12% bracket, would net 3.52%, after paying 0.48% (12% of 4%) in tax. Therefore, high-bracket taxpayers could get a substantial increase in after-tax yield from a muni fund, whereas those in lower brackets might profit by MARCH, 2019

choosing taxable issues. Those in between, perhaps in the 22% or 24% bracket, might find scant difference in after-tax yield between taxable and tax-exempt bonds.

State of the Art The numbers provided previously use federal income tax rates to find the after-tax yield. Many investors, though, would also pay state and even local income tax on interest from taxable bonds. That leads to a further calculation. Example 2: Suppose Al Brown from example 1 has $100,000 invested in a taxable bond fund yielding 4%. Therefore, he collects $4,000 a year in taxable interest income. As mentioned, Al is in the 37% tax bracket, so his federal income tax on that interest income would be $1,480. Assume Al also owes 8% in state income tax, or $320 on his $4,000 of interest income, for a total tax bill of $1,800, which would leave him with $2,200 of net interest income after state and local income tax. In prior years, Al might have been able to deduct the state income tax paid on his bond interest income. Multiplying the $320 of state income tax by the 37% saved by a federal income tax gives him a tax savings around $118, raising his net payout from his taxable bond fund to $2,318. However, Al may not be able to deduct that $320 of state income tax paid under the TCJA. That could be the case if he takes the standard deduction, rather than itemize deductions such as taxes paid. Even if Al itemizes deductions, the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions may keep him from getting any tax benefit from the tax paid on his bond interest, continued on page 59

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Financial Management continued from page 57 keeping his after-tax income at $2,200, or 2.2% on his $100,000 investment.

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turn — may find the choice between taxable and municipal issues a close one. Your accountant can help you work through the numbers when you’re planning an investment in bonds, including the possible impact of the 3.8% surtax on net investment income, which may be owed by high-income taxpayers. continued on page 61

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Handling Qualified Charitable Distributions

Each year, the Martins donate $10,000 to their s the filing season for 2018 tax refavorite charities. Even with a $10,000 charitable conturns reaches a peak, many people tribution, it will not pay for this couple to itemize dewill learn that they’re no longer itemductions in this hypothetical example. izing deductions. The TCJA placed limits Therefore, Linda sends $10,000 to selected on some deductions and increased the charities from her IRA via QCDs. Now Linda needs to standard deduction significantly, so most take only another $2,000 from her IRA to satisfy her taxpayers are taking the standard deduc$12,000 RMD for the year; Ken will take his $20,000 tion, rather than itemizing. RMD. In this scenario, the Martins report $22,000 Boston Area in taxable IRA distributions this year, rather than One result is that charitable contribuLocations tions offer no direct tax benefit for many continued on page 62 2 Dexter Street donors. An indirect benefit Everett, MA 02149 may be available for people Boston Area Boston Area who are 70½ or older. They Locations Locations 431 Second Street can take qualified chariEverett, MA 02149 2 Dexter Street 2 Dexter Street table distributions (QCDs) Everett, MA 02149 Everett, MA 02149 from their IRAs and effectively reduce their income 431 Second Street 431 Second Street in a maneuver solidly supEverett, MA 02149 Everett, MA 02149 ported by the tax code. BOSTON AREA LOCATIONS (Taxpayers under age 2 Dexter Street 431 Second Street Everett, MA 02149 Everett, MA 02149 70½ will report taxable income if they send IRA dollars to charity, so this tactic won’t work. That said, people under the QCD age should inform their parents and other valued seniors about this give-and-take option.)

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Realistic Expectations Using QCDs may not be a straightforward exercise. IRA custodians differ in the way they handle the procedure. Taxpayers may have to call their IRA custodian and speak to a designated person who is familiar with QCDs. Charitable recipients can be named, along with their mailing addresses. Securities might have to be sold, if the QCD is to be made in cash, and a form might have to be signed by the IRA owner for each charity, permitting the QCD. Other financial firms might send out a distribution booklet to be returned, along with a signature guarantee for each QCD. Yet another possible method is to handle the QCD transaction online. The process can be timeconsuming and possibly confusing, so it’s best not to wait until the waning days of December to get started. Keep in mind that a distribution will only be a QCD if the entire distribution meets the requirements for a charitable contribution deduction, such as a charity’s eligibility under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code and substantiation requirements. QCDs can’t be sent to donor-advised funds. continued on page 63

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Example 1: Laurie Wilson runs her website design company as a sole proprietorship. In 2019, her net income from this business is $100,000. Laurie can take a $20,000 (20% of $100,000) QBI deduction on her 2019 tax return. However, some business owners may find taking the QBI deduction more challenging.

Learning the Limits The QBI deduction may be subject to limitation if the taxpayer’s QBI is from a trade or business that pays W-2 wages to employees or has certain qualified property. In addition, the deduction may be limited if the trade or business is one of certain specified service trades or businesses. Both limitations apply only to taxpayers with taxable income over certain thresholds, which are adjusted annually for inflation. For 2019, the taxable income thresholds are $321,400 for married couples filing joint returns, $160,725 for married individuals filing separately, and $160,700 for single taxpayers as well as heads of household. Taxpayers who have taxable income above those thresholds may find their QBI deduction reduced or eliminated altogether. In those situations, it may pay to contribute to retirement plans, bringing taxable income below the relevant threshold. Example 2: Jerry Nolan is the 100% owner of continued on page 65

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Financial Management continued from page 63 an S corporation. In 2019, Jerry and his wife Marie expect to have taxable income of $350,000. If either or both spouses can contribute a total of $30,000 to a pretax retirement plan, that will bring their taxable income below the $321,400 threshold, helping them to get a full QBI deduction. Business owners who already have a defined contribution plan in place, for instance, could explore setting up a defined benefit plan, as well. Your accountant can help you weigh the advantages and disadvantages of this strategy.

From More to Lesser Even for business owners under the taxable income thresholds, a 20% QBI deduction might not be available. That’s because the QBI deduction is the lesser of 20% of QBI or 20% of taxable income less net capital gain. Example 3: Steve Thomas has $200,000 of QBI from his consulting firm, which he operates as a sole proprietorship. After taking various deductions (selfemployment tax, retirement plan contributions, itemized deductions), Steve winds up with $140,000 of taxable income this year. He has no capital gains for the year. In this situation, Steve’s taxable income ($140,000) is less than his QBI ($200,000), so Steve’s QBI deduction would be only $28,000: 20% of $140,000. If Steve can raise his taxable income over $200,000, he could claim a $40,000 QBI deduction. Assume that a $60,000 Roth IRA conversion would

add $60,000 to Steve’s taxable income, to just over $200,000. Then Steve’s $200,000 QBI would be the lesser number, and he could take a full $40,000 QBI deduction: 20% of $200,000. It’s true that a Roth IRA conversion would add to Steve’s tax bill for the year, but the added QBI deduction would be an offset. Once all the numbers are crunched, this could be a relatively low-tax way to move money into a Roth IRA, from which all distributions can be untaxed, after five years and age 59½.

Earnings Don’t Count Business owners should be aware that QBI is meant to be net business income, after all claimed business deductions have been taken. Thus, the QBI rules exclude salaries to S corporation shareholders and guaranteed payments to LLC members. Those amounts are not QBI, so they don’t merit a 20% deduction. Some S corporation owners may be tempted to lowball salaries and, thus, increase QBI. However, the tax code requires reasonable compensation for owner-employees. A business owner’s efforts to take a reduced salary in order to increase QBI may lead to an IRS audit, recasting net business income as earnings, and perhaps generating steep penalties. Reprinted from CPA Client Bulletin. n

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ichard Pacella, Jr. is President and General Manager of Construction Activities at R. M. Pacella, Inc., Plainville, MA. He 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 has been UCANE members since its inception. Rich served four years on UCANE’s Board of Directors and is now in his second year as President. He is also a member of our Budget, Executive, Membership, and Government Relations Committees. He will be travelling to Washington D.C., again in April, to participate in Water Week, as part of the Clean Water Construction Coalition (CWCC). Rich graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in Construction Management, and he currently serves as Water and Sewer Commissioner for the Town of Foxborough, MA and also for the Mansfield-Foxborough-Norton Regional Wastewater District. 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. He has also been called upon to provide testimony before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Service, on behalf of UCANE, regarding payment of Police Details. 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 he 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.

Treasurer

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 Oto, represent the second generation of Albanese contractors who are highly regarded for their ability to take on difficult projects. Since Marco retired in 2010, Marcella, and her siblings have continued to grow the family business, working on projects throughout New England. 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 this year has taken on the additional responsibilities of a second term as President Elect. Her knowledge of issues facing the construction industry is invaluable, and for that reason her peers deservedly voted her UCANE’s 2015 Contractor Member of the Year. She and her family continue their strong support of UCANE and our industry.

Ryan McCourt - McCourt Construction Company

Secretary

yan is the fifth generation President of McCourt Construction Company, South Boston, MA. McCourt has been a leader in the construction industry since 1893. Ryan along with his brothers Matthew and Trevor continue to tackle 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 graduating he joined McCourt Construction. Ryan is following in his father Richard’s’ footsteps at UCANE, and moving up the ranks as an officer. He previously served on UCANE’s Board of Directors from 20122013. Ryan understands 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. In his second year 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.

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 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. He also took construction management classes at Wentworth Institute of Technology at night. Soon after receiving his degree he joined C. C. Construction, Inc. Brian looks forward to another year as UCANE Secretary. He will face the challenges our industry has with project funding and permitting head on, in an effort to get more projects out to bid and on the street. He is looking forward to working together with his fellow Officers and Board Members to help UCANE grow and make it even more effective than it is today.

MARCH, 2019

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MARCO GIOIOSO P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

MIKE GORMAN E. J. Prescott, Inc.

DAN HORGAN R. H. White Const. Co., Inc.

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PAUL SCENNA Albanese D&S, Inc.

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

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Wishes to Congratulate the 2019 Officers & Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 65 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 72

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Wishes to congratulate the 2019 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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

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On behalf of the Massachusetts Highway Association representing more than 350 Public Works officials from across the Commonwealth, the Officers of MHA congratulate Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. on their 65th Anniversary. We look forward to continuing to work together with UCANE’s 2019 Board of Directors to improve the Public Works Industry. MHA Officers 2019

Robert O'Brien

1 Vice President, Granby

Cornelius Andres

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David Desrosiers

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Rain For Rent New England wishes to congratulate the 2019 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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Congratulations to the 2019 Officers and Board of Directors J. A. POLITO & SONS CO., INC. SHREWSBURY, MA Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2019 Officers & Board of Directors. OFFICERS President Richard Pacella, Jr.

President Elect Marcella Albanese

Treasurer Ryan McCourt

Secretary Brian Cooney

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George DeFelice Jerry Gagliarducci Nick Gamache Marco Gioioso Mike Gorman Dan Horgan

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2019 Officers & Board of Directors OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2019 Officers & Board of Directors

OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE UCANE MEMBERS Thank you for being the voice of our industry for 65 years.

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 65 years of professional excellence serving the underground utility industry. 800 Hartford Turnpike Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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

Congratulations to the 2019 Officers and Board of Directors. With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry

Massachusetts Ready Mix 80 Ayer Road • Littleton, MA 01460 978-742-4555 www.massreadymix.com

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HUB International is proud to be a UCANE member and wishes to Congratulate the 2019 Officers and Board Directors. Good insurance supports you, guides you and empowers you. And so should a good broker.

Looking out for you. Looking ahead for you. William L. Labbe, CPCU, CIC william.labbe@hubinternational.com (P) 508-235-2208 (C) 508-944-4239 (F) 866-602-4965 Carmine Cimetti, CSP, CRIS carmine.cimetti@hubinternational.com (P) 781-792-3328 (C) 617-756-2766 Sharon E. Klopfenstein, CLCS, MLIS sharon,klopfenstein@hubinternational.com (C) 857-208-1723

hubinternational.com

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 65 years.

Umbro & Sons congratulates UCANE on celebrating 65 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

FEENEY BROTHERS UTILITY SERVICES ARE PROUD UCANE MEMBERS

CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE OFFICERS AND BOARD WHO WILL LEAD UCANE IN 2019 We focus on building the most safety-conscious, skilled, and knowledgeable construction workforce in the country. Feeney Brothers invests heavily in its commitment to safety, from our competent and experienced safety personnel who perform regular onsite inspections, to our training programs focused on teaching our employees to consistently deliver quality utility projects in the safest manner possible.

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Leader in High Quality, Steel & Aluminum Trench Shoring Sales H• Rentals H• Service H• Repairs H• Trade-ins H• Recertification

Wishes to Congratulate the 2019 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

238 E Cherry Street Shrewsbury, MA 01545

1.508.842.2822

Fax: 508-842-2824 E-Mail us at: sales@americanshoring.com H • www.americanshoring.com MARCH, 2019

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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 2019! 100 High Street Boston, MA 02110 Tel: (617) 570-8891 Website: www.zurichna.com

Est. 1926

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 65 years. Dave Pateuk, Owner North East Shoring, LLC Millis, MA USA Cell: 617/699-7298 www.northeastshoring.com dave@northeastshoring.com

TONRY.COM Lou Tonry | Commercial Insurance Kris Bibbo | Personal Insurance Kristin Erickson | Bonds

QUINCY Crown Colony Office Park 300 Congress Street Quincy, MA 02169-0907

(617) 773-9200 LEXINGTON

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

238 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA 02420

(781) 861-1800

Proud UCANE Member since 1954

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We are proud to be a UCANE Member. Thank you UCANE for 65 years of excellence serving the underground industry. Congratulations to the 2019 Officers and Board of Directors.

usa.skanska.com 1365 Main Street Waltham, MA 02451 Tel: 617.218.5900

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

100 Hancock Street – Suite 901 Quincy, MA 02171 ............... 617-845-8000 Pompano Beach, FL ............ 754-218-0200 Palm Beach Gardens, FL .... 561-898-1200

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

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Wishes to Congratulate the 2019 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, INC.

Congratulations to the 2019 Officers and Board of Directors With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take

a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of

Wishes to congratulate UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board

UNITED WE STAND!

our industry.

MAROIS BROTHERS, INC.

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

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

WBE Certified

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 65 years of professional excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals.

922 Pleasant Street Norwood, MA 02062

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Congratulations On behalf of the 102 Cities and Towns represented by the Norfolk – Bristol - Middlesex Highway Association, we offer UCANE our best wishes on your 65th Anniversary and continued success in future years. Our organizations strive to bring public awareness to the state of our infrastructure, keeping the workforce safe and improving the quality of life for residents of Massachusetts.

Norfolk/Bristol/Middlesex Highway Association

MARCH, 2019

Marc Valenti President Town of Lexington

Joseph Flanagan 2nd Vice President Town of Dedham

Kevin Johnson 1st Vice President Town of Brookline

David Field Secretary/Treasurer Town of Easton

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DOERING Equipment Co.

Est. 1968

135 Douglas Pike Harrisville, RI 02830

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 65 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We

are proud to be a

UCANE

member

and will continue to support its goals.

T: 508.520.3629 F: 508.520.4249

131 Cowesett Ave. West Warwick, RI 02893 (401)921-2379 iron-haulers.com

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors!

Congratulations

Best wishes to UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors.

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

BOSTON

HARTFORD

MANCHESTER

NEW YORK

PROVIDENCE

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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 2019 Officers and Board of Directors OFFICERS President: Richard Pacella, Jr.............................. R. M. Pacella, Inc. President Elect: Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Treasurer: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Secretary: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greg Antonelli........................................................................................ GTA Co., Inc. Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Tony Borrelli..................................................................... Celco Construction Corp. Ben Cavallo........................................................................... C&S Insurance Agency Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Nick Gamache...............................................................Rain for Rent - New England Marco Gioioso........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Mike Gorman.................................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Paul Scenna................................................................................. Albanese D&S, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE A UCANE MEMBER!

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 2019. 1506 Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062

E-mail: jmerchant@cullenmurphyandco.com

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

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

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SINCE 1972

UCANE on celebrating 65 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. TEL: (781) 293-2100 • (866) 982-2206 FAX: (781) 293-4791 www.liddellbrothers.com 600 Industrial Dr. • Halifax, MA 02338 MARCH, 2019

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Benevento Companies Quality, Service & Dependable Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 65 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member and will continue to support its goals.

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

L&L

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

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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We wish to congratulate UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors.

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR Manufacturer and Installer of Bituminous Concrete Products

Congratulates UCANE

Celebrating 65 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. (508) 583-2029 100 Wales Ave. Rear

Office: Plant: (508) 587-6953

Avon, MA 02322

Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2019 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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2019.

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Bring us your tired Congratulations worntoout Pipe Lasers UCANE’ s and we 2019 will give you towards the Ocash fficers and Board purchase of a NEW of Directors ! DG613 or DG813! F rom your friends at:

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

Congratulations to Richard Pacella, Jr. as UCANE President. Best wishes to the Officers & Board Members Leading UCANE in its 65th Year. 38 Mountain Ash Lane • Pembroke, MA 02359 T: (781) 331-6521 • F: (781) 335-6853

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 2019.

J. D’Amico, Inc. Nick Biello

Jim D’Amico

Anthony D’Amico Jim Baker

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

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

65 Years Congratulations to UCANE on Celebrating 64 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

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating over 65 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry! 123 Ocean State Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 800-554-4557 www.oceanstateoil.com

1020 Turnpike Street, Rte 138, Canton MA 02021

Happy 65 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 T el : 800.379.1459 • Fax : 781.937.7678 •

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2019 Officers & Board.

I. W. Harding Const. Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, extends its best wishes and support to UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board, as they work tirelessly to improve our industry

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

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

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2019. 68 Industrial Way Wilmington, MA 01887 Tel: 781-944-9077 • Fax: 781-942-2511

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our Let us improve program. Best wishes to upon your current industry for 65 Richard Pacella, Jr.We can help! years. From your friends at

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors!

Bond or Insurance Problems? •RJV Problem Obtaining Bonds? Construction Corp. • Slow Service? • Uncompetitive Terms? • Bid Bonds • Performance & Payment Bonds 85 Crescent Ave. • Chelsea, MA 02150 •5 Lincoln High Insurance Premiums? • Inadequate Coverage? • Poor Service? Street • Canton, MA 02021 T: 781.289.7106 • F: 781.289.5661 • •All Forms of Liability and Property Insurance T: (781) 821-1469 F: (781) 832-3443 www.rapidflowinc.com • Newton Johnson, President • Oscar B. Johnson, Executive Vice President • Mark D. Leskanic, Vice President • Christopher Clark, Account Executive

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

Bonds

Employee Beneﬁts We can help!

Risk Management

50 Prospect Street | Waltham, Massachusetts 02453 | (781) 642-9000 | (781) 647-3670 fax | esia.com

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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Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

L. Guerini Group, Inc.

UCANE

Congratulations

is to be congratulated for over 65 years of commitment and dedication to our industry. P.O. Box 1539 Harwich, MA 02645 Tel: 508.432.0530

to UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors UNITED WE STAND! P.O. Box 260187 Mattapan, MA 02126

I am proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2019! 8 Springdale Ave. • Canton, MA 02021 • 781.828.0821 • 800.286.0404 www.podgurskicorp.com MARCH, 2019

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE UCANE MEMBERS Thank you for being the voice of our industry for 65 years.

86 Elm Street • Hopkinton, MA 01748 83 County Street • Taunton, MA 1-855-GETPIPE www.putnampipe.com

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary: Greg Antonelli Vincent Barletta Nick Biello Tony Borrelli Ben Cavallo Andrew Daniels George DeFelice Jerry Gagliarducci Nick Gamache Marco Gioioso Mike Gorman Dan Horgan Bill Leonard John Our Querino Pacella Brian Rawston Paul Scenna 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 J. D’Amico, Inc. Celco Construction Corp. C&S Insurannce Agency J. Derenzo Co. DeFelice Corporation Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Rain for Rent - New England P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. E. J. Prescott, Inc. R. H. White Const. Co., Inc. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. RJV Construction Corp. Jay Cashman, Inc. Albanese D&S, Inc. Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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

Congratulations to the 2019 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 economic growth of our partneindustry. rs at

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 Tel: 617.364.5800 • Fax: are 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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to UCANE’s JOHNOfficers OUR and Board as they meet the challenges of the new year. AND THE

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CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS TO

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

UCANE A. Andreassi & Son, Inc.

508-384-2193 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 2019 Board of Directors

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 65 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

MARCH, 2019

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

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

1-877-436-2526

JP & SONS onstruction Co., Inc.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

THE 2019 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UTILITY CONTRACTORS’ ASSN. OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. ARE TO BE CONGRATULATED. Your dedication to improving our industry is deeply appreciated. 1420 MAIN STREET MILLIS, MA 02054

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2019.

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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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors! From your friends at:

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

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

www.miltoncat.com

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to the 2019 Officers & Board of Directors With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry.

431 2nd Street • Everett, MA 02149 T: (617) 389-7213 • www.scrapit.us

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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 Nick Biello Tony Borrelli Ben Cavallo Andrew Daniels George DeFelice Jerry Gagliarducci Nick Gamache Marco Gioioso Mike Gorman Dan Horgan Bill Leonard John Our Querino Pacella Brian Rawston Paul Scenna David Walsh

GTA Co., Inc. Barletta Heavy Division J. D’Amico, Inc. Celco Construction Corp. C&S Insurannce Agency J. Derenzo Co. DeFelice Corporation Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Rain for Rent - New England P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. E. J. Prescott, Inc. R. H. White Const. Co., Inc. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. RJV Construction Corp. Jay Cashman, Inc. Albanese D&S, Inc. Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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

DIVISION OF METHUEN CONSTRUCTION

Congratulations to the 2019 Officers and Board of Directors With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry.

Years of Excellence 1954-2019

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

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Commemorative Issue Congratulatory Ads Aggregate Industries - N. E. Region......................111 Albanese Brothers, Inc............................................86 Albanese D&S, Inc..................................................91 Allied Bolt & Screw Corp.......................................114 American Shoring Inc..............................................99 A. Andreassi & Son, Inc........................................119 Aon Construction Services Group...........................80 Aqua Line Utility, Inc. ............................................112 Arruda Trenchless Construction............................120 Baltazar Contractors, Inc.......................................112 Barletta Heavy Division...........................................84 Baystate Financial...................................................73 Belco Fuel Company Inc.......................................115 A. R. Belli, Inc..........................................................93 Benevento Companies..........................................110 Biszko Contracting Corp..........................................76 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.......................................121 Dennis K. Burke, Inc................................................94 C&S Insurance Agency.........................................108 C. C. Construction, Inc..........................................110 C. J. P. & Sons Const. Co., Inc.............................120 P. Caliacco Corp.....................................................88 Jay Cashman, Inc....................................................89 CleanBasins, Inc...................................................121 Celco Construction Corp.......................................113 Concrete Systems, Inc............................................79 Core & Main............................................................86 Cullen, Murphy & Co., P. C...................................108 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp.......................114 J. D’Amico, Inc......................................................113 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc...........................90 Doering Equipment Co., Inc..................................106 EJ............................................................................92 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc..................116 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC...........................................113 T. L. Edwards, Inc.................................................112 Equipment East.....................................................103 FED. CORP.............................................................95 Feeney Brothers Utility Services.............................98 Ferguson Waterworks.............................................80 GTA Co., Inc............................................................72 GVC Construction, Inc.............................................85 Gagliarducci Construction, Inc................................70 Genalco, Inc..........................................................120 P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc..........................................118 L. Guerini Group, Inc.............................................117 I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc.......................115 Hilb New England....................................................94 Hinckley Allen LLP................................................106 HUB International New England..............................97 Iron Haulers Inc.....................................................106 K & K Excavation Co., Inc.....................................102 L & L Concrete Products, Inc................................110 LM Heavy Civil Construction, LLC.........................102 P. A. Landers, Inc....................................................82 Lawrence-Lynch Corp.............................................90

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Liddell Brothers, Inc...............................................109 Lorusso Corporation................................................82 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC..............................98 MacKay Concrete Construction, Inc........................72 MacKay Construction Services, Inc.........................86 Marois Brothers, Inc..............................................104 Massachusetts Highway Association......................81 Massachusetts Ready Mix LLC...............................96 McCourt Construction Company...........................122 Methuen Construction Company, Inc....................122 Milton CAT.............................................................121 Minuteman Trucks, Inc............................................78 National Water Main Cleaning Co...........................77 Norfolk/Bristol/Middlesex Highway Association.....105 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.....................100 Northland JCB.........................................................71 Ocean State Oil.....................................................114 Robert B. Our Co., Inc...........................................117 R. M. Pacella, Inc....................................................74 Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt......................................87 Podgurski Corp......................................................117 J. A. Polito & Sons Inc.............................................84 Power Line Contractors, Inc..................................115 E. J. Prescott, Inc..................................................108 H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc.......................................74 Putnam Pipe Corp.................................................118 RJV Construction Corp..........................................116 Rain for Rent-New England.....................................83 SPS New England, Inc............................................92 Schmidt Equipment, Inc..........................................70 The Scituate Companies.......................................107 Scrap-It, Inc./Minichiello Bros., Inc........................122 Shea Concrete Products, Inc..................................82 Skanska USA Civil................................................101 Stiles Company, Inc..............................................104 Sunbelt Rentals.......................................................96 Taylor Oil Company.................................................76 Tonry Insurance Group, Inc...................................100 Travelers.................................................................92 Umbro & Sons Construction Corp...........................98 United Concrete Products.......................................75 Vacuum Excavation, Inc........................................116 WES Construction Corp..........................................78 W. Walsh Company, Inc........................................119 Walsh Construction Company.................................88 Walsh Contracting Corp..........................................96 F. W. Webb Company.............................................70 Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.......................104 R. H. White Construction Co., Inc...........................88 C. N. Wood Company, Inc.....................................119 Woodco Machinery, Inc...........................................78 The Zanelli Enterprise, Inc......................................94 Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC.....................................90 R. Zoppo Corp.......................................................118 Zurich Surety.........................................................100

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

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Advertisers’ Index ATS Equipment, Inc. .............................................................28 American Shoring, Inc........................................ Ins. Back Cvr. B2W Software, Inc.................................................................59 BakerCorp..............................................................................32 Benevento Companies............................................................6 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.......................................................37 Brennan Consulting...............................................................65 Dennis K. Burke, Inc..............................................................39 C&S Insurance Agency..........................................................18 Concrete Systems, Inc...........................................................48 Core & Main.............................................................................4 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp.......................................10 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP................................................64 Dedham Recycled Gravel......................................................23 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. ........................................47 Dig Safe System, Inc.............................................................15 The Driscoll Agency.................................................................9 EJ...........................................................................................56 Eastern Pipe Service, LLC.....................................................58 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc..................................21 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC.............................................................9 T. L. Edwards, Inc..................................................................64 Ferguson Waterworks............................................................43 Genalco, Inc...........................................................................59 Gorilla Hydraulic Breakers.....................................................19 L. Guerini Group, Inc..............................................................47 HD Supply Const. & Industrial AH Harris/White Cap............26 Hinckley Allen LLP.................................................................16 Hydrograss Technologies Inc................................................52 Industrial Safety & Rescue....................................................54 JESCO...................................................................................13 P. J. Keating Company.............................................................8 P. A. Landers, Inc...................................................................20 Lawrence-Lynch Corp............................................................51 Lorusso Corp.........................................................................32 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC............................................34 MJ-Hammer.............................................................................2 Mass Broken Stone Company...............................................43 Milton CAT...............................................................Back Cover NSI Contracting ..................................................................... 11 Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc...............................................56 North American Crane & Rigging LLC..................................24 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC..................................... 17 Northland JCB........................................................................60 Ocean State Oil......................................................................54 Palmer Paving Corp...............................................................58 Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt....................................................60 E. H. Perkins Construction Co., Inc..................................... 124 Podgurski Corp......................................................................60 E. J. Prescott, Inc................................................Ins. Front Cvr. Putnam Pipe Corporation......................................................62 Rain For Rent-New England..................................................40 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers......................................................63 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc........................................................30 Rogers & Gray Insurance......................................................36 Schmidt Equipment, Inc...........................................................1 Scituate Concrete Products Corp..........................................38 Scrap-It, Inc............................................................................61 Shea Concrete Products, Inc. ...............................................14 SITECH New England............................................................42 Starkweather & Shepley Ins. Brokerage, Inc........................12 Taylor Oil Company...............................................................37 Tonry Insurance Group, Inc...................................................62 Travelers.................................................................................50 United Concrete Products.....................................................64 United Rentals Trench Safety................................................46 Webster One Source.............................................................56 C. N. Wood Co., Inc. .............................................................22 Woodco Machinery, Inc.........................................................44 Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc............................................52

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