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5 President’s Message:

Failing Water Infrastructure a National Problem

7 Legislative Update:

• Massachusetts House of Representatives Releases Transportation Finance Plan • Governor Files Legislation to Support Minority and Women-Owned Businesses • Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Help Local Watershed Groups Monitor Water Quality • Supplemental Budget Includes More Funding for Testing; Legislators Write to Attorney General Healey Seeking Action Against Manufacturers • Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Help Municipalities Meet Stormwater Permitting Requirements

17 MassDEP Releases DRAFT CY2020 Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF Lists Totaling Over $662 Million 31 UCANE Interview: Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull)

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Failing Water Infrastructure a National Problem

As Construction Outlook magazine readers know, UCANE rightfully focuses on local water, sewer, and underground utility infrastructure issues. There are no shortages of water and sewer main breaks that highlight what happens when we neglect our aging pipes. In addition, if you look at the national news, you will find similar examples that demonstrate the dire need for additional investment in our underground infrastructure.

n Fort Lauderdale, FL, between December 10 and February 8, the city’s sewer pipes failed an incredible 11 times and spilled 211.6 million gallons of sewage into waterways and streets. That is a state record that cost the city a $1.8 million fine on top of the repair costs. The chain reaction of breaks serves as a cautionary tale of what can happen when you delay action in replacing old pipes. Comments from local officials show that they are aware of the problem and that these breaks will most certainly continue until the issue is addressed. “I can’t predict the frequency but, until we replace the aging infrastructure, we will have more breaks,” Commissioner Heather Moraitis said. The Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Dean Trantalis said, “The break today could have been prevented if we had replaced the pipe instead of just patching it.” A local retired utilities director, Mel Entus summed up the problem by saying, “It’s happening because they have not maintained the system over the years. You have to maintain the pipes and Fort Lauderdale has not done that. If the pipes were new and you did a bypass, it wouldn’t break. But as pipes get older, they become more fragile. Pipes disintegrate from the inside, and if you do a bypass on an old pipe, of course you are going to increase the odds of that pipe breaking.” Houston, TX also recently dealt with a water main break that caused major disruption to the area. All lanes of an interstate highway were flooded, a boil water order was put in place, and several schools and businesses were forced to close. Harris County operated at a Level 3 emergency level, which is similar MARCH, 2020

to how they would prepare for a hurricane or disease outbreak. When Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was asked about the problem, he gave a familiar answer. “This is an example of the need for infrastructure improvements, not just in this city but cities across the board. When you’re dealing with an aging infrastructure, you’re going to have these main-line breaks. And in some cases, they are major arteries and can cause major disruptions,” he said. While it is encouraging that there is a unanimous acknowledgment of the problem, there is little that will change unless the needed funding is dedicated to fixing it. The same holds true at home, where wastewater treatment plants along the Merrimack River continue to discharge millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the river during major rainfalls. Everyone is aware of the problem, and the short term solution is to notify residents after a discharge that the water quality in the river is unsafe. While notification is important, these treatment plants need the money to do the necessary upgrades so that these discharges no longer happen. The numbers are staggering. The funding gap in Massachusetts alone continues to be $18–$21 billion over the next 20 years, while that number is at about $700 billion nationally. Neither of these figures take into account stormwater and climate resiliency. The funding solution is not an easy one, and the burden needs to be shared at the local, state, and federal levels. But the longer we wait, the more the price tag will increase, and stories like those in Fort Lauderdale, Houston, and along the Merrimack River will become more common. n

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Massachusetts House of Representatives Releases Transportation Finance Plan

he Massachusetts House of Representatives unveiled its plan for funding the Commonwealth’s transportation financing needs for roads, bridges, rail, transit and other modes of traversing the state. While the House had spoken about its interest in potentially looking at a large fuel tax increase, the plan released by the House was generally regarded as a balanced measure that pulled from a variety of sources. In particular, the funding plan will increase gasoline taxes from 26.54 cents a gallon to 31.54 cents a gallon. The state tax on diesel fuel will increase from 26.54 cents a gallon to 35.54 cents a gallon. The gasoline and diesel fuel hikes are estimated to bring in an additional $150 million to $175 million (gas) and $32 million (diesel). In addition, the legislation creates a new, 9-tiered system for the corporate minimum tax. According to House leaders, an estimated 60% to 70% of corporations in the state pay the minimum corporate tax rate of $456 dollars a year, a rate that has not been raised since 1989. Under the proposal, small businesses in Massachusetts with less than $1 million in sales would continue to pay the minimum. The corporate tax would be capped at $150,000 for companies with annual Massachusetts sales of $1 billion or more. As drafted, the House proposal would hike fees on most transportation network companies (TNC) such as Uber and Lyft. Fees on shared rides would stay at the current 20 cents per ride. The fee on non-shared rides would go up $1, to $1.20 a ride. And the fee on non-shared luxury rides would go up $1 in addition to the previous increase. Interestingly, the legislation states that certain of those fees cannot be directly charged to users of the TNC service. The proposed plan will also remove the exemption rental car companies currently have on sales taxes for their fleet. Currently, the companies do not have to pay sales tax on a vehicle purchased and registered in Massachusetts. If passed, those vehicles purchased in Massachusetts would be subject to the state’s 6.25% sales tax. With respect to the interaction between the Governor’s proposed commitment to the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), which will increase the cost of fuel, and the House proposed increase to the fuel tax, the House’s proposed plan would require the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to change its calculations on the gasoline tax to reflect the increased price caused by the TCI. While the pro-

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vision would not apply to diesel fuel, the inclusion of the language reflected House leaders’ concern for lower-to-middle wage workers who must commute to work by motor vehicle. The Massachusetts House of Representatives will likely pass their transportation finance plan within the first week of March. The Massachusetts Senate, which has been studying a myriad of transportation funding and policy measures for their own plan, will likely unveil the same in the weeks following the House’s passage of its proposal. Given the Governor’s statements in opposition to increased taxes, both branches, House and Senate, will be focused on crafting veto-proof majorities. To view the House transportation funding proposal, please visit: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4508/BillHistory.

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Governor Files Legislation to Support Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

ccording to a press release issued by their offices at the end of February, the Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation, House Bill 4511, An Act to Expand Opportunities for Minority and Women Business Enterprises in Public Construction Projects, and announced a series of administrative changes to promote greater participation of minorityand women-owned businesses in public construction, including small businesses. According to the Administration, these changes will help optimize and improve the Affirmative Marketing Program (AMP), which sets goals for participation by minority-owned businesses (MBEs) and women-owned businesses (WBEs) in design and construction for the state and municipalities with vertical construction. The goal of the newly filed legislation is to afford new opportunities to MBEs and WBEs in two ways. First, the legislation proposes an increase in the dollar thresholds over which public entities are required to subcontract and bid out specific components of a project. Currently, bids for most subcontracted work over $25,000 are subject to a filed sub-bid requirement, a process that requires interested subcontractors to comply with certification, bonding, and other requirements, and to submit bids to the awarding authority. This proposal would increase the thresholds governing when filed sub-bids would be required, to instead only require them when the subcontracted work costs more than $50,000 and the overall project cost exceeds $1 million. The second way in which the legislation proposes to expand opportunities for MBEs and WBEs on Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and other public projects is to change certain sub-bid requirements. As reported by the Administration, over 50 percent of public building work is subcontracted out by means of filed sub-bids. As noted by the Administration, subbids are not subject to MBE and WBE participation goals. The legislation will allow DCAMM to set MBE and WBE participation goals for this subcontracted work on projects over $5 million. The administrative changes involve DCAMM splitting the AMP goals for the percentage of spending distributed to MBEs and WBEs so that there are distinct participation requirements for both groups and ensures participation by both MBE and WBE firms. Additionally, the combined annual participation MARCH, 2020

goals will be increased from 10.4 percent to 13 percent in the construction phase, and from 17.9 percent to 21.6 percent in the design phase. These changes will also allow for the establishment of project-specific AMP goals. This enables participation goals for an individual project to be specifically tailored to it prior to procurement, and ensures that goals accurately reflect the availability of contractors and other factors. UCANE, which has advocated for reasonable MBE and WBE programs supported by the development of an eligible workforce, recently submitted written testimony relative to the creation of a MBE/ WBE commission to better address this key workforce area. In its support for House Bill 2678, An Act Creating a Special Commission to Study the Participation of Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises in Public Construction, UCANE wrote: At present rates, the Commonwealth’s vocational schools are projected to meet only about 23% of the expected demand in construction. The projected workforce shortage is an excellent impetus for forming the special commission proposed in HB2678. It is also important to recognize that in creating hiring goals and objectives for the employment of minorities and women, we must look at the available marketplace for employees. If we do not reasonably understand the potential for our future workforce composition or the tools necessary to foster a vibrant workforce, any goals or objectives we set will be arbitrary and, unfortunately, unlikely to be met. To address this concern, HB2678 would establish a special commission to investigate, study, and make legislative recommendations on the adequacy and efficiency of laws regarding the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in public construction projects. This is a key first step to better understand the industry’s challenges in diversifying the workforce. The Baker-Polito legislation has been referred to the Joint Committee on State Administration. Information about a public hearing for the measure will be announced soon. In the meantime, to view a copy of the legislation, please visit: https://malegislature.gov/ Bills/191/H4511. continued on page 11

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Help Local Watershed Groups Monitor Water Quality

s reported by the Baker-Polito Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) awarded $154,145 in funding to 14 watershed monitoring groups across the Commonwealth to help them test rivers, lakes and ponds, and coastal resources for bacteria. The Water Quality Monitoring Grant Program is being offered by the MassDEP for a second year to support watershed groups with baseline monitoring program activities and to help those groups build sampling capabilities. This grant program is part of a $450,000 increase in state funding that will be dedicated to increasing capacity in water quality monitoring and assessment. Each grant will fund up to $15,000 in monitoring project support, and the resulting enhanced water quality data will help MassDEP implement program requirements for the Federal Clean Water Act. This funding will help eligible nonprofits organizations, including watershed groups, academic institutions, and others with surface water quality monitoring capacity. A sampling of the grant recipients and awards includes: Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) ($10,503). BEAT will use the grant to develop a volunteer-based water quality monitoring program in Berkshire County. Funds will be used to purchase bacteria sampling and analysis supplies to conduct biweekly monitoring at 22 sites in the Housatonic and Hoosic watersheds. Blackstone River Coalition (BRC) ($15,000). BRC will use the grant to update and integrate historic data into a water quality database and to purchase bacteria sampling and analysis supplies to conduct biweekly monitoring at 10 sites in the Blackstone River watershed. Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) ($14,788). CCS will use the grant to purchase bacteria sampling and analysis supplies and equipment to conduct biweekly bacteria monitoring at eight sites in the Cape Cod watershed. Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research (CCSCR) ($14,983). CCSCR will use this grant to purchase bacteria sampling and analysis supplies and equipment to expand the Center’s capacity to conduct weekly monitoring at 35 sites in the Boston Harbor and South Coastal watersheds. Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) ($15,000). CRC will use this grant to purchase bacteria sampling and analysis supplies and equipment to support the work of Deerfield River Watershed Association, Chicopee4Rivers Watershed Council, and the Fort River Watershed Association in conducting weekly and biweekly monitoring at 49 sites in the Chicopee, Connecticut, and Deerfield watersheds. Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) ($9,203). MyRWA will use this grant to support an established bacteria monitoring program that includes monthly monitoring at 15 sites in the Mystic River watershed. According to the MassDEP release on this mat-

ter, watersheds across the Commonwealth must be assessed every two years. However, many water bodies are not assessed for one or more uses – such as primary or secondary recreation or aquatic life – in any given assessment cycle, and many small or unnamed streams and ponds have never been monitored or assessed. Also, many water bodies that have been assessed in the past need updated information to determine their current condition. It is anticipated that this grant program will increase the availability of bacteria data that is used to determine the condition of surface waters within the state. For more information on MassDEP’s watershed monitoring and assessment programs, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/grants-financial-assistance-watersheds-water-quality#waterquality-monitoring-grant-program-. continued on page 13

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Supplemental Budget Includes More Funding for Testing; Legislators Write to Attorney General Healey Seeking Action Against Manufacturers

he Massachusetts Legislature recently passed another supplemental budget that contained additional funding of $4.2 million for the testing of water supplies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the end of February. The additional funding, which fulfills the Governor’s initial funding request for $8.4 million for testing resources, comes on the heels of a heightened awareness about the presence of PFAS. Efforts continue towards identifying the scope and extent of PFAS in the Commonwealth’s water supplies. It is anticipated that municipal and regional water systems will need significant financial assistance from the state to address this issue. To that end, Senator Jo Comerford and Senator Mike Moore recently sent a letter to Attorney General Maura Healey asking her to use her office to hold manufacturers who use PFAS responsible for its leaching into water supplies. In a press release issued from Senator’s Moore’s office, it was noted that “[m]any companies have been known to use PFAS chemicals, however the three most widely known to use them in their manufacturing are 3M, DuPont, and Chemour. According to

the Environmental Working Group, these companies were aware of the serious health risks associated with exposure to PFAS. Because of the widespread use of PFAS across an abundance of industries, many people have been exposed and unknowingly consumed these chemicals.” Senators Comerford and Moore also requested that the Attorney General take action because “the cost of addressing this issue will increase, putting an unnecessary financial burden on the Commonwealth and its municipalities … [i]t is therefore more prudent to have the companies who profited off this contamination pay for the damages that they have created.” The MassDEP and Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, which have passed more stringent regulations and expanded the SRF loan program, respectively, have been very active on this issue. For more information about their work, please visit: https://www.mass. gov/news/clean-water-trust-approves-0-interest-rateloan-pilot-program-for-pfas-treatment.

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Help Municipalities Meet Stormwater Permitting Requirements

he Baker-Polito Administration recently announced that it has awarded $300,000 in grants to five stormwater coalitions across the Commonwealth to help local cities and towns meet existing and upcoming stormwater management requirements. The grants, funded by the MassDEP, were awarded to the Statewide Stormwater Coalition, Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition, Southeast Regional Stormwater Coalition, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy for Buzzards Bay Stormwater Collaborative, and the Northern Middlesex Stormwater Collaborative. The funding will enable groups of Massachusetts municipalities to expand their efforts to meet requirements under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, issued jointly by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and MassDEP, and reduce stormwater pollution through coordinated partnerships that emphasize resource sharing. More than 240 Massachusetts municipalities are subject to the 2016 MS4 permit, which took effect on July 1, 2018. Permit requirements that the municipalities subject to the MS4 permit must meet include, the development and implementation of a Public Education program, adopting more stringent local development rules, and locating and removing pollutants that are illegally entering municipal stormwater systems. The groups receiving awards are: Statewide Stormwater Coalition ($107,795). This project will further expand the “Think Blue Massachusetts” statewide stormwater public awareness and education campaign that helps each MS4 community meet MS4 education and

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million to finance clean water projects across the Commonwealth. As noted in Table 1, approximately the Calendar Year 2020 Draft Intended Use $420 million will fund 41 new construction projects, Plan (IUP), which details the projects, borrowers and $61 million will be allocated towards funding six previTo All Interested Parties: amounts that will be financed through the Clean Waously approved multi-year projects, and an additional ter State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program. The $7.6 million will finance ten planning projects. A total The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to present the CWSRF is a joint federal-state financing loan program of $3 million has been allocated to the emergency set2016subsidized Intended Use Plan which details the projects, borrowers and amounts that will be thatFinal provides loans to (IUP), improve and protect aside account, and $5 million will be directed to the financed the health Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program. The CWSRF is a water qualitythrough and public in the Commonwealth. Community Septic Management Program to remedijoint federal-state financing loan program that providesate subsidized interest rate loans to improvecommunities. or failed septic systems in participating Massachusetts is offering approximately $500 tal Protection January 26, 2016 (MassDEP) is pleased to present

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94 WAREHAM (PF)

6642 Process Upgrades at the Wareham WPCF

$9,000,000

93 NANTUCKET (H)

6722 Sea St. Pump Station Force Main No. 3

$32,000,000

92 LYNN WATER AND SEWER

6736 Headworks Screenings and Grit Removal Upgrade

$27,800,000

92 WINTHROP (PF)

4620 Centre Business District Infrastructure Improvemen

$8,635,000

87 BROCKTON (PF)(H)

6688 Sewer Rehabilitation Project NEW PROJECTS

$5,000,000

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87 ACTON #(RE)(H) 5625 Acton Middle Fort Pond Brook WWTF Upgrades $13,300,000 Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Cost

$13,300,000

83 BARNSTABLE #(PF)(H)

6675 Wastewater Pump Station Improvements Project

$1,000,000

83 NEW BEDFORD #(PF)

4614 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

$12,750,000

82 CHATHAM

4615 Chatham Stormwater Improvement Projects - 2020

$3,311,000

82 CHICOPEE #(PF)

6721 Jones Ferry Wastewater PS Phase II Improvements

$4,281,600

81 LITTLETON #(RE)(H)

6713 Littleton Common Smart Sewer Project

$22,950,000

77 REVERE (PF)

5628 Eliot Circle Wastewater Capacity Improvements

$9,500,000

77 SALEM (PF)

6672 Canal Street Flood Mitigation Project - Phase 2B

$37,500,000

76 BILLERICA #(PF)(H)

4618 Darby and Waterview Avenue Pump Stations

$2,525,000

73 CHICOPEE (PF)

6639 Solids Handling Improvements Project

$3,178,000

72 BELMONT

6702 Sewer and Storm Drain Rehabilitation

$1,564,000

71 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT

6656 Contract No. 20-1 Danvers Siphon Rehabiliation

$2,500,000

69 DUDLEY (PF)

4603 Dudley I/I Mitigation Construction Project

$1,300,000

66 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT

4608 Primary Clarifier Concrete Restoration

$10,795,400

66 BILLERICA (PF)(H)

4621 Sewer Contracts 37 & 38

$39,564,763

65 MARTHA'S VINEYARD 66 BILLERICA (PF)(H) AIRPORT COMMISSION

4625 Martha's Vineyard Airport37 WWTF 4621 Sewer Contracts & 38 Upgrades

$4,500,000 $39,564,763 $4,500,000 $39,564,763

65 MARTHA'S VINEYARD 65 BARNSTABLE #(PF)(H) AIRPORT COMMISSION

4625 Handling Martha'sUpgrade VineyardProject Airport WWTF Upgrades 6730 Solids

$4,500,000 $7,493,000 $4,500,000 $7,493,000

65 BARNSTABLE (PF)(H) #(PF)(H) 65 BARNSTABLE

6711 Route and Yarmouth Road Intersection 6730 28 Solids Handling Upgrade Project Sewer

$2,000,000 $7,493,000 $2,000,000 $7,493,000

61 GLOUCESTER #(PF) (PF)(H) 65 BARNSTABLE

6683 Pump City of Glouceser, MA 6711Station Route Upgrades, 28 and Yarmouth Road Intersection Sewer

$2,765,000 $2,000,000 $2,765,000 $2,000,000

58 SALEM (PF) 61 GLOUCESTER #(PF)

4617 Salem Removal City 2020ofPEF 6683 Infiltration/Inflow Pump Station Upgrades, Glouceser, MA

$4,924,200 $2,765,000 $4,924,200 $2,765,000

57 BARNSTABLE 58 SALEM(PF)(H) (PF)

6714 Strawberry Hill Infiltration/Inflow Road Sewer Expansion 4617 Salem Removal 2020 PEF

$8,500,000 $4,924,200 $8,500,000 $4,924,200

55 TYNGSBOROUGH (PF)(H) 57 BARNSTABLE (PF)(H)

6645 I and 6714I Rehabilitation Strawberry Hill Road Sewer Expansion

51 MASSACHUSETTS WATER(PF)(H) 6679 Hayes Rehab 55 TYNGSBOROUGH 6645 Pump I and IStation Rehabilitation RESOURCES AUTHORITY 51 MASSACHUSETTS WATER 4606 Ocean 6679 Avenue Hayes Pump StationStation RehabImprovements 48 SALEM (PF) West Pump RESOURCES AUTHORITY

2020 IUP Cost

$500,000 $8,500,000

$11,000,000 $500,000$11,000,000 $500,000 $11,000,000 $2,000,000 $11,000,000 $2,000,000

47 ACTON (H) 48 SALEM (PF)

6684 South Sewer System 4606Acton Ocean Avenue WestImprovements Pump Station Improvements

$4,520,000 $2,000,000 $4,520,000 $2,000,000

46 NAHANT 47 ACTON (H)

6737 Sewer System - Repair Replacement 6684 Collection South Acton Sewer Systemand Improvements

$4,082,000 $4,520,000 $4,082,000 $4,520,000

TOTAL OF NEW 46 PROJECTS NAHANT

$420,118,963 6737 Sewer Collection System - Repair and Replacement $428,253,963 $4,082,000 $4,082,000

(Count:TOTAL 41) (Average Rating: 82.61) TOTALOF OFNEW NEW PROJECTS PROJECTS

(Count: 41)

(Average Rating: 82.61)

$428,253,963 $420,118,963 $428,253,963 $420,118,963

(H) - Housing Choice (Count: 41) Communities (Average Rating: 82.61) (PF) - Affordability Criteria (RE) - Potential Renewable Projects (H) - Housing ChoiceEnergy Communities # - Projects Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and/or meets EPA's definition of a (PF)contains - Affordability Criteria Green Project (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/energy-and-emissions-epa) (RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects # - Projects contains Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and/or meets EPA's definition of a Green Project (https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/energy-and-emissions-epa)

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Applicant LYNN WATER AND SEWER

Applicant COMMISSION

SRF ID Project 4488 West Lynn Sewer Separation

SRF ID

2020 IUP Cost

Project Cost

AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

Project

IUP Cost 2020 $22,200,000

Project Cost $99,637,090

Project Cost

2020 IUP Cost

LYNN WATER AND WATER SEWER MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION RESOURCES AUTHORITY

4488 West Lynn Sewer Separation 4441 Dorchester Interceptor Sewer Renewal Contract 7279

$99,637,090 $7,674,000

$22,200,000 $2,500,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

4441 DITP Dorchester Sewer 3Renewal Contract 7279 4150 Asset Interceptor Protection Phase

$7,674,000 $66,500,000

$2,500,000 $600,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

4150 Asset Protection Phase 3 4117 DITP Facility Asset Protection

$66,500,000 $45,448,945

$600,000 $7,000,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

3981 RemoteAsset Headworks Upgrade 4117 Facility Protection

$129,936,000 $45,448,945

$21,000,000 $7,000,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY #

4446 Island HW Odor Upgrade Control & HVAC - Contract 7548 3981 Nut Remote Headworks

$41,088,569 $129,936,000

$7,900,000 $21,000,000

TOTAL OFMASSACHUSETTS MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER PROJECTS WATER AND STATUTORY 4446 Nut Island HW Odor Control & HVAC - Contract 7548 RESOURCES AUTHORITY # (Count: 6) TOTAL OFTOTAL MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS (Count: 6)

$390,284,604 $41,088,569

$61,200,000 $7,900,000

$390,284,604 $390,284,604

$61,200,000 $61,200,000

MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

(Count: 6) PRIORITY PROJECTS MassDEP Applicant Applicant MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

SRF ID Project

SRF ID

COMMUNITY SEPTIC Applicant MANAGEMENT

Project Cost

3850 Community Septic Management Program SRF ID Project

$5,000,000 Project Cost

EMERGENCYSEPTIC SRF SET-A-SIDE 2977 Community Septic Management Program COMMUNITY 3850 MANAGEMENT TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 2) EMERGENCY SRF SET-A-SIDE 2977 (Count: 2) TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

$3,000,000 $5,000,000

2020 IUP Cost

$5,000,000 IUP Cost 2020 $3,000,000 $5,000,000

$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 continued on page 23

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Project Cost

2020 IUP Cost

6697 Gloucester Comprehensive Wastewater Management Pla SRF ID Project

$225,000 Project Cost

$225,000 2020 IUP Cost

6631 CMOM Program Planning and Discrete Sewer System 6697 Gloucester Comprehensive Wastewater Management In Pla 4609 MS4 Permit Compliance 6631 CMOM Program Planning and Discrete Sewer System In 4612 Sewer and Stormwater System IDDE 4609 MS4 Permit Compliance 6669 Stormwater Management Planning Study 4612 Sewer and Stormwater System IDDE 6668 Stormwater Drainage Study

$1,370,000 $225,000

$500,000 $1,370,000

$2,000,000 $500,000 $200,000 $2,000,000 $350,000

6628 Phase 12 Investigations

$1,300,000

States Eastern StatesInsurance Insurance EasternEastern States Insurance

$7,645,000 $150,000

PLANNING PROJECTS GLOUCESTER Applicant

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6695 Integrated Plan for WRM - Phase II

TOTAL OF PLANNING PROJECTS (Count: 10) Insurance

$7,645,000 $150,000

$7,645,000

TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

$834,183,567

Insurance Bonds Management Insurance Bonds Employee Benefits RiskRisk Management Bonds Employee BenefitsEmployee RiskBenefits Management

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EMERGENCY SRF SET-A-SIDE

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$3,000,000

$8,000,000

TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS

PLANNING PROJECTS

Applicant Applicant

SRF Project SRF IDIDProject

Project Cost Project Cost

2020 IUP IUPCost Cost 2020

GLOUCESTER

6697 Gloucester Comprehensive Wastewater Management Pla

$225,000

HAVERHILL (H)

6631 CMOM Program Planning and Discrete Sewer System In

$1,370,000

MILLBURY

4609 MS4 Permit Compliance

$500,000

NEW BEDFORD

4612 Sewer and Stormwater System IDDE

$2,000,000

QUINCY (H)

6669 Stormwater Management Planning Study

$200,000

QUINCY (H)

6668 Stormwater Drainage Study

$350,000

REVERE

6652 FOG Control and CMOM Equipment Procurement

$800,000

REVERE

6651 Alternative Wastewater Connections(s)/Storage Eval

$750,000

REVERE

6628 Phase 12 Investigations

$1,300,000

WESTPORT

6695 Integrated Plan for WRM - Phase II

$150,000

OF PLANNING PROJECTS TOTAL TOTAL OF PLANNING PROJECTS

TOTAL (Count: 10)

(Count: 10)

OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

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TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

$834,183,567

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$162 Million Offered for Drinking Water SRF in 2020

he Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is pleased to present the draft Calendar Year 2020 Intended Use Plan (IUP), which lists the proposed projects, borrowers and amounts that will be financed through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program. The DWSRF is a joint federal-state financing program that provides subsidized loans to protect public health by improving water supply infrastructure systems and protect drinking water in the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts proposes to offer $162 million to finance drinking water projects across the Commonwealth. As noted in Table 1, approximately $135 million will fund 18 new construction projects, an additional $23 million will be allocated towards funding four previously approved multi-year projects, and $1.7 million is allocated towards the five Planning Projects submitted. An additional $3 million will fund an emergency set-aside account.

Table 1 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund CY2020 DraftTABLE Intended Use Plan 1 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND Calendar Year 2020 NEW DWSRF Draft Intended Use Plan PROJECTS

NEW PROJECTS Rating Applicant Rating Applicant

SRF ID SRF ID Project

Project

538.0 * WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT (PF) 535.0 NEW BEDFORD (PF)

6654 Manganese Removal Treatment at Oakdale Well

530.0 * AYER (H)(PF) 528.0

2020 IUP Cost 2020 IUP Cost

Project Cost Project Cost $5,100,000

$5,100,000

$15,400,000

$7,500,000

6635 Spectacle Pond Wellfield PFAS Treatment

$5,734,000

6716 Notown/Fallbrook WTP Upgrades

$6,557,600

525.0 * BLACKSTONE (PF)

6686 Blackstone Groundwater Treatment

$5,000,000

524.0 * EASTHAM (PF)

6661 Eastham Water System - Phase 2C

$13,561,401

517.0

DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT (H)(PF)

6659 Water System Improvements

$17,152,000

$15,000,000

514.0

LOWELL (H)(PF)

6677 Lead Service Replacement Project

$3,930,929

449.0

NEW BEDFORD (PF)

4613 Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase II

$15,250,000

$7,500,000

441.0

BROCKTON (H)(PF)

6689 Transmission Main Valve Replacement Project Ph. II

$2,000,000

439.0

6649 Clearwell and Backwash Pump Station Replacement

$21,750,000

$15,000,000

423.0

SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (PF) NEWBURYPORT

$7,840,000

421.0

TRI TOWN WATER BOARD

6705 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$70,100,000

$15,000,000

LEOMINSTER (PF)

6658 Lead Service Line Replacement Program - Phase II

6720 Newburyport WTP Transmission Main

410.0 * DUDLEY (PF)

4604 Dudley Drinking Water System Improvements Project

$5,225,000

405.0 * EAST BROOKFIELD (PF)

6717 Water Main Replacement and Wellhouse Upgrades

$2,790,000

321.0

6687 Manganese and Iron Removal for Hayden Wells

$10,240,000

315.0 * DEERFIELD FIRE DISTRICT (PF)

4623 Greenfield Rd. Water Main Replacement Project

$940,000

214.0 * MEDWAY (H)

6728 Holliston and Brentwood Water Mains

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$214,255,930

$134,603,930

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$5,685,000 continued

(Average Rating: 447.17)

SEWER COMMISSION (PF) SEWER COMMISSION (PF) 423.0 NEWBURYPORT 423.0 NEWBURYPORT

6720 Newburyport WTP Transmission Main 6720 Newburyport WTP Transmission Main

$7,840,000 $7,840,000

421.0 TRI TOWN WATER BOARD 6705 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant 421.0 TRI TOWN WATER BOARD 6705 Tri-Town Regional Water Treatment Plant

$7,840,000 $7,840,000

$70,100,000 $15,000,000 $70,100,000 $15,000,000

410.0 * DUDLEY (PF) 410.0 * DUDLEY (PF)

4604 Dudley Drinking Water System Improvements Project $5,225,000 4604 Dudley Drinking Water System Improvements Project $5,225,000

$5,225,000 $5,225,000

405.0 * EAST BROOKFIELD (PF) 405.0 * EAST BROOKFIELD (PF)

6717 Water Main Replacement and Wellhouse Upgrades 6717 Water Main Replacement and Wellhouse Upgrades

$2,790,000 $2,790,000

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$2,790,000 $2,790,000

321.0 CENTERVILLE-OSTERVILLE6687 Manganese and Iron Removal for Hayden Wells $10,240,000 $10,240,000 321.0 CENTERVILLE-OSTERVILLE6687 Manganese and Iron Removal for Hayden Wells $10,240,000 $10,240,000 NEW PROJECTS (cont.) MARSTONS MILLS FIRE MARSTONS MILLS FIRE DISTRICT (H)(PF) 2020 DISTRICT (H)(PF) Rating Applicant SRF ID Project Project Project Cost IUP Cost 4623 Greenfield Rd. Water Main Replacement $940,000 $940,000 315.0 FIRE DISTRICT * DEERFIELD 4623 Greenfield Rd. Water Main Replacement Project $940,000 $940,000 315.0 * DEERFIELD FIRE DISTRICT (PF) (PF) 214.0 * MEDWAY (H) 6728 Holliston and Brentwood Water Mains $5,685,000 $5,685,000 214.0 * MEDWAY (H) 6728 Holliston and Brentwood Water Mains $5,685,000 $5,685,000 TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS TOTAL OF NEW PROJECTS (Count: 18) (Average Rating: 447.17) (Count: 18) (Average Rating: 447.17)

(Count:18)

$214,255,930 $134,603,930 $214,255,930 $134,603,930

$214,255,930

$134,603,930

Project Cost Project Cost

2020 IUP Cost 2020 IUP Cost

(Average Rating: 447.17)

* - Small System * - SmallChoice SystemCommunities (H) - Housing - Housing Choice Communities (PF)- (H) Disadvantaged Community Disadvantaged (RE) -(PF)Potential RenewableCommunity Energy Projects (RE) - Potential Renewable Energy Projects

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Applicant Applicant

SRFIDID SRF ProjectProject

EMERGENCY SRF SET-A-SIDE

2978

$3,000,000

TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 1)

$3,000,000

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MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS Applicant

$3,000,000

SRF ID Project

Project Cost

2020 IUP Cost

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

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

$14,322,000

$2,000,000

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY

4119 SEH Redundancy and Storage

$49,297,289

$6,000,000

PEABODY (PF)

4592 Peabody Water Transmission Main and Pump Station

$9,285,570

$4,285,570

PEABODY (PF)

4593 Winoma & Coolidge WTP Improvements

$22,156,875

$10,714,430

$95,061,734

$23,000,000

TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS (Count: 4) PLANNING PROJECTS Applicant

SRF ID Project

Project Cost

2020 IUP Cost

ANDOVER (H)

6667 Water System Master Plan

$400,000

BARNSTABLE (H)

6681 Wells Treatment Pilots, Conceptual Plans, Layouts

$650,000

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TOTAL OF MassDEP PRIORITY PROJECTS (Count: 1)

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(Count: 1) DEP/SRF continued from page 27 MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY Applicant SRFPROJECTS ID Project MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER

Project Cost AND STATUTORY PROJECTS

Applicant SRF ID Project Applicant SRF ID Project MASSACHUSETTS WATER 4408 Connect Mains Rehab. of Sections 23, 24, and 47 RESOURCES AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS WATER 4408 Connect Mains Rehab. of Sections 23, 24, and 47 RESOURCES AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS WATER 4119 SEH Redundancy and Storage RESOURCES AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS WATER 4119 SEH Redundancy and Storage RESOURCES AUTHORITY PEABODY (PF) 4592 Peabody Water Transmission Main and Pump Station PEABODY (PF) 4592 Peabody Water Transmission Main and Pump Station PEABODY (PF) 4593 Winoma & Coolidge WTP Improvements PEABODY (PF) 4593 Winoma & Coolidge WTP Improvements TOTAL OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTS TOTAL OFTOTAL MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY PROJECTSPROJECTS (Count: 4) OF MULTI-YEAR CARRYOVER AND STATUTORY (Count: 4) (Count: 4) PLANNING PROJECTS PLANNING PROJECTS PLANNING PROJECTS Applicant SRF ID ID Project Project Applicant SRF Applicant SRF ID Project ANDOVER (H) 6667 Water System Master Plan ANDOVER (H) 6667 Water System Master Plan BARNSTABLE (H) 6681 Wells Treatment Pilots, Conceptual Plans, Layouts BARNSTABLE (H) 6681 Wells Treatment Pilots, Conceptual Plans, Layouts BARNSTABLE (H) 6680 New Well Exploration Program BARNSTABLE (H) 6680 New Well Exploration Program CANTON (H) 6709 Neponset WTF PFAS Treatment Study CANTON (H) 6709 Neponset WTF PFAS Treatment Study CANTON (H) 6734 Pecunit WTF PFAS Treatment Planning and Design CANTON (H) 6734 Pecunit WTF PFAS Treatment Planning and Design TOTAL OFTOTAL PLANNING PROJECTS OF PLANNING PROJECTS (Count: 5) TOTAL OF PLANNING PROJECTS (Count: 5) TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN (Count: 5)

TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN TOTAL OF DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN

Project Cost Project Cost $14,322,000 $14,322,000

2020 IUP Cost 2020 IUP Cost 2020$2,000,000 IUP Cost $2,000,000

$49,297,289 $49,297,289

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

$9,285,570 $9,285,570 $22,156,875 $22,156,875 $95,061,734 $95,061,734 $95,061,734

$4,285,570 $4,285,570 $10,714,430 $10,714,430 $23,000,000 $23,000,000 $23,000,000

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As you are aware, access to clean drinking water and proper management of wastewater is critical. Please give us your thoughts relative to the importance of maintaining our water and wastewater infrastructure.

We all know that a well-maintained, reliable, and affordable water infrastructure system is vital to public health, public safety, economic vitality, and environmental resource management. Among the many services which cities and towns provide for their citizens, delivering safe and clean water and managing wastewater treatment are some of the most basic to our quality of life. As climate change continues to intensify, the threat to our water and wastewater systems will grow. Our communities must act MARCH, 2020

now to mitigate future impacts from coastal inundation, deluge stormwater runoff, sewage spills, and extreme temperatures. Communities must identify vulnerable infrastructure and plan for resiliency, and many will need significant state help to do so. I hope our Commonwealth will continue to confront these threats together, and help the most vulnerable among us to face the future with confidence. Proactive rehabilitation and replacement programs are the keys to effective management of our water and wastewater systems. They minimize service disruptions and expensive emergency repairs, and maximize water system quality and watershed stewardship. The costs are ultimately borne by the ratepayers, but regular scheduled infrastructure investments will protect the ratepayer continued on page 33

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Interview continued from page 31 from sudden and unmanageable expenses. Of particular interest in my district is the Town of Hingham’s plan to acquire its privately-owned water distribution and water treatment system. This process has received approval from Hingham’s Town Meeting and is on the path to completion. I remain alert for opportunities at the state level to help with the transition in any way I can.

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What are the greatest challenges to your district and region with regard to continued economic growth?

Traffic and transportation are among the greatest challenges to economic growth facing the South Shore region. The communities in my district are at the end of the public transit system, and are overly reliant on cars. Public transit is almost exclusively used to commute into Boston. The modes of public transit available to the South Shore are expensive and constrained by system limits. The recent dialogues and initiatives at the state level around transportation and public transit infrastructure investments are exciting. As the Commonwealth begins to tackle some of the thorny transportation system needs, it will unlock the economic potential for the South Shore.

As costs continue to rise, please give us your thoughts on how the state will continue to support local aid to cities and towns to help support basic municipal services, specifically water infrastructure.

The Commonwealth must continue to be a good partner in the maintenance of our water infrastructure systems and responsible watershed management. After all, neither water nor wastewater issues observe town boundaries. Ongoing support for programs like The Clean Water Trust and other state and federal infrastructure grant funding will be critical to support investments in local and regional water systems infrastructure. Additionally, programs like the Municipal Vulnerability Program will assist cities and towns to begin to identify vulnerabilities and plan for resilience, which will make them eligible for future grant funding. The Legislature has met its commitment over the past two sessions to consistently fund its local aid obligations, and I hope that will continue. Municipalities face a tremendous number of competing demands. Through consistent local aid, the Commonwealth can create stability and ease financial uncertainty for local governments. Well-planned local aid frees up financial resources from one hard-pressed budgetary continued on page 35

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need to meet other obligations, such as water infrastructure systems. A recent example during this session is The Student Opportunity Act, which makes a transformational financial investment in equitable education funding. Additionally the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) all have critical roles in regulating clean drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, as well as conservation of natural resources and protecting the state’s watersheds. The Legislature supports the critical functions of these departments through increased operational funding for state environmental agencies, also known as the “green budget.” But as always, there is more to do.

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One of my top priorities this session is to strengthen the Commonwealth’s commitment to a clean energy future and to cut carbon pollution to net zero by 2050. I filed legislation known as The 2050 Roadmap (H.3983) that provides critical updates to the state’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 (GWSA). The 2050 Roadmap resets the Commonwealth’s carbon emission reduction goal to net zero by 2050; calls for a comprehensive people-centered plan to reach that goal; and creates new accountability for the implementation of fair and effective carbon emission reduction measures.

Now it is time to take the next steps. By aligning with current science, using comprehensive analysis, and supporting our communities in these efforts, Massachusetts can thrive as we transform our energy economy to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. Massachusetts has been on the forefront of climate and clean energy for over a decade, yet it is urgent that we continue to make progress. By creating a concrete, comprehensive plan to combat climate change, we can ensure a clean and thriving Massachusetts economy. n Est. 1926

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Insurance Perspective continued from page 47 Sexual Harassment

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ssistant Town Administrator Rich Bienvenue, along with the town’s Water Resource Advisory Committee, presented the Board with a plan to do that by tapping the town’s ongoing revenue sources along with user-generated amounts. Residents at town meeting will be asked to weigh in on a half-dozen articles related to wastewater treatment plans this spring. Yarmouth will save significantly by developing a regionalized system with Dennis and Harwich, Bienvenue told selectmen. Positives are a reduction in the amount of effluent Yarmouth will have to manage, the retention of a property on Buck Island Road that would be needed for leaching with a town-run system, a single wastewater treatment plant in Dennis for the three towns to staff and maintain and the renovation of the Bass River Golf Course when one of the regional leaching fields is installed there. A regional solution will also put the tri-town alliance in a strong position to qualify for no-interest loans on the project. Selection for the 0% interest rate under the state’s revolving loan program is very competitive, but applicants with regionalized systems will have an edge, Bienvenue said. Paying no interest would save the town $20 million versus a 1% interest rate over the first 15 years of the loan and $40 million versus a 2% rate. Yarmouth, Dennis and Harwich voters will all be asked to approve a three-town agreement for the re-

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Jobsites’ Most Universal Hazard: Personal Cell Phones

The use of mobile phones for wireless streaming of music, podcasts or other entertainment is everywhere. Walk down any street in the country and you’ll often see more people wearing headphones than those that aren’t. Some of these listening devices even come equipped with sound-canceling features that completely block out noises from the outside world.

he growing use of headphones, especially among young Americans, has left some construction companies scrambling to formulate policies for their use on the jobsite. At orientations and safety meetings on Miller & Long Concrete Construction jobsites in the Washington, D.C. area, managers let employees know that earpods and headphones are not acceptable, said Frank Trujillo, vice president of the Bethesda, Maryland-based contracting company. It's a never-ending battle, he said, because the use of listening devices is so prevalent that sometimes workers don’t even realize they have them in their ears when they enter the site. “People are just used to it, so that headphones and earpods are like a part of their body, so it's nothing for someone to come in off the Metro or from the parking area wearing them and walk onto the job, clock in, put on their protective gear and continue on to work with them in their ears."

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headphone entertainment on a construction site is permissible at managerial discretion “unless such use creates or augments other hazards apart from noise." These hazards occur when the music masks environmental sounds that need to be heard, "especially on active construction sites where attention to moving equipment, heavy machinery, vehicle traffic, and safety warning signals may be compromised,” the agency said. Despite the lack of formal OSHA regulation, no cell phone use of any kind should be allowed on active construction sites, Associated Builders and Contractors Vice President of Workforce Development Safety Health and Environmental Greg Sizemore told Construction Dive. Listening to music via personal headphones puts the employee and other workers in danger. “That employee over there jamming to Mötley Crüecan’t hear his coworker shouting to him for help,” Sizemore said. “It’s just not wise to allow something like this into an environment where it can create the condition for you or someone else to be injured.” He urges his members to train their employees on the appropriate use of technology in and around the jobsite. Workers might argue that they use music to help drown out extra loud construction noises, but an OSHA spokesperson said that is a bad idea. The continued on page 63

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Cell Phones continued from page 61 goal for construction-site ear protection is to minimize sound, not to eliminate it. OSHA standards require employers to protect employees’ ears over certain sound levels with ear protective devices, which does not include personal headphones or earbuds, according to an agency spokesperson. “A portable music player is not a substitute for hearing protection,” the agency said in its recent letter. Additionally, the agency noted, some manufacturers may claim that their products are “OSHA approved” or “100% OSHA compliant.” OSHA does not register, certify, approve, or otherwise endorse commercial or private sector entities, products, or services. Therefore, any such claims by a manufacturer are misleading, the spokesperson said.

stemming from cell phone use, Trujillo said there have been situations where employees were observed being exposed to hazards unnecessarily because they were distracted. “I’ve seen people on their phone, standing there flipping through it, scrolling, while a load flies overhead,” he said. “Or standing in an area where they shouldn’t be standing just to get away and take a call.” Although supervisors provide reminders, managers have never confiscated an employee's headphones or phone, Trujillo said, adding that trying to figure out all the management of cell phone use is “a minefield.” “It’s not out of the realm of possibilities for employees and even supervisors to walk around on the jobsite and be on Facebook or be texting or looking at the news,” he said. “There’s just so many ways to distract yourself and the question is how do you manage that?”

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Cell Phones continued from page 63 jillo said workers on his site received video footage of a fatal injury on a nearby project, even before the victim’s family was informed. “This deceased person had their image all over the internet,” he said. “It was a terrible situation for the GC on that project, I had to call them and tell them what was going on as they weren’t even aware of it.” He said if an employee is concerned about safety on the jobsite there are better ways to get the word out. “To me there’s plenty of mechanisms out there for an employee to report a concern to the authorities in

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2019 Officers and Board of Directors Ready, willing and able to speak as the unified voice for the underground utility industry! Albanese Brothers Inc. P.O. Box 518, 28 Loon Hill Road, Dracut, MA 01826 Telephone.978.454.8850 – Fax.978.458.8710 www.albanesebrothers.com www.albanesebros.com

MARCH, 2020

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Exceptional Leadership Guiding UCANE with Dedication and Commitment

UCANE President

Marcella Albanese Albanese Brothers, Inc.

arcella is President of Albanese Brothers, Inc. of Dracut, MA. Her father Marco, and his brother Giovanni founded the company in 1978. Currently, Marcella and her siblings, Maria and Oto, represent the second generation of Albanese Contractors who are highly regarded for their ability to take on difficult projects. Like so many UCANE members before her, since her father retired in 2010, Marcella and her siblings have continued to grow the family business, working on projects throughout New England. Albanese Brothers, Inc. is WBE/DBE accredited. Marcella has been involved in UCANE since she began working at Albanese Brothers many years ago. She has since served two terms on our Board of Directors, and throughout the years has taken on additional responsibilities, having served as UCANE Secretary, Treasurer, and President Elect for two years, and she is now serving as the first woman President of our Association. Marcella was voted UCANE President because she has earned the respect and confidence of her peers, and has been a tireless advocate for UCANE and our industry for many years. Her rise to prominence in our industry, and in UCANE, is nothing short of inspirational for any woman who wants to be in construction, or who is in a business that supports the construction industry. She has so many qualities that give her the credentials to work in an industry that is male dominated. She is intelligent and knows the construction industry from both the administrative side, to working in the field as a Project Engineer. She is confident and strong willed, and when she believes she is right, she will defend her position. Recognizing her contributions to our industry, in 2015 our members presented her with our Association’s most prestigious award, that of UCANE Contractor Member of the Year. Marcella is committed to strengthening our Association in the coming year by increasing membership. Her goal is to enlist 25 new members and she has requested our member’s support to help her achieve her goal. She believes strongly in UCANE and its goals and future, and has committed to continue the work of those who served before her who have strived to make Massachusetts’ clean water and drinking water infrastructure a model for the entire country.

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President Elect

Ryan McCourt - McCourt Construction Company

yan is the fifth generation President of McCourt Construction Company of South Boston, MA. He attended Boston College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. Soon after graduating, he joined his family’s business. McCourt Construction 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 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, later taking on the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and currently as President Elect. 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. Ryan 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.

Treasurer

Brian Cooney - C. C. Construction, Inc.

rian is Vice President and Project Manager of C. C. Construction, Inc. of 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, Brian joined his family’s business. Brian previously served as UCANE Secretary for two years, and currently serves as Treasurer. 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.

Secretary

Chris Valenti - GVC Construction, Inc.

hris is Vice President of GVC Construction, Inc. of Leominster, MA where he works with his wife Geselle who is President of the company. His brother Michael Valenti, Jr. is also a Vice President of the company and works side by side with Chris and Geselle. GVC was founded by Geselle and Chris in March of 2000, and along with Mike they perform utility and heavy civil construction projects in Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and Southern Maine. Chris studied Construction Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology and the company is now SDO Certified M/WBE/ DBE and SBA Certified EDWOSB. Chris joined UCANE in 2004, and throughout the years has been an active member, having served on many of our Committees. He has earned the respect and admiration of his peers within the utility construction industry, and his ongoing commitment to UCANE is evident by his efforts in effectively communicating the issues of vital importance to our industry.

MARCH, 2020

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VINCENT BARLETTA

NICK BIELLO

MIKE BISZKO, III

Barletta Heavy Division

J. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico, Inc.

Biszko Contracting Corp.

JOE GIOIOSO

DAN HORGAN

LISA FRENCH KELLEY

P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

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

W. L. French Excavating Corp.

RICHARD PACELLA, JR.

BRIAN RAWSTON

FRED ROGERS

R. M. Pacella, Inc.

Jay Cashman, Inc.

Scrap-It, Inc./Minichiello Bros., Inc.

ANDREW DANIELS

GEORGE DeFELICE

JERRY GAGLIARDUCCI

J. Derenzo Co.

DeFelice Corporation

Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

BILL LEONARD

JOHN OUR

QUERINO PACELLA

Aqua Line Utility, Inc.

Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

RJV Construction Corp.

ERIK SVEDEN

JORDAN TIRONE

DAVID WALSH

Milton CAT

DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc.

Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

Congratulations UCANE on Celebrating 66 Years of Excellence Serving the Underground Utility Industry!

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2020.

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

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Congratulations to the 2020 UCANE Officers

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Marcella Albanese Ryan McCourt Chris Valenti Brian Cooney and Board Members

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UCANE on celebrating 66 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Marcella Albanese...................... Albanese Brothers, Inc. Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc. Chris Valenti .............................GVC Construction, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vincent Barletta.................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division Nick Biello.......................................................................................... J. D’Amico, Inc. Mike Biszko, III...................................................................Biszko Contracting Corp. Andrew Daniels................................................................................... J. Derenzo Co. George DeFelice.......................................................................DeFelice Corporation Jerry Gagliarducci...................................................Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. Joe Gioioso............................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Dan Horgan..........................................................R. H. White Construction Co., Inc. Lisa French Kelley.................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp. Bill Leonard.............................................................................. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. John Our................................................................................. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. Querino Pacella................................................................... RJV Construction Corp. Richard Pacella, Jr.........................................................................R. M. Pacella, Inc. Brian Rawston...............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc. Fred Rogers...................................................... Scrap-It, Inc./Minichiello Bros., Inc. Erik Sveden................................................................................................ Milton CAT Jordan Tirone...................................................... DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. David Walsh.................................................................... Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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Congratulations Best wishes to UCANE's 2020 Officers and Board of Directors including: Marcella Albanese, Ryan McCourt, Brian Cooney and Chris Valenti.

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades! GVC Construction, Inc.

375 HARVARD ST LEOMINSTER MA 01453 P: 978.840.9700 F: 978.840.9702 gvcconstruction.com

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

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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 2020. 1506 Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062

E-mail: jmerchant@cullenmurphyandco.com

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

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A UCANE MEMBER!

R. M. Pacella, Inc.

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 66 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. 3 Madison St. • Plainville, MA 02762 Tel: (508) 695-5100 • Fax: (508) 695-2793 78

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MARCH, 2020

Rain For Rent New England wishes to congratulate the 2020 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 66 years. 85 Crescent Ave. • Chelsea, MA 02150 T: 781.289.7106 • F: 781.289.5661 www.rapidflowinc.com

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2020!

655 Pleasant Street • Norwood, MA 02062 T: 781.407.9133 • F: 781.407.9134

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Ryan McCourt McCourt Const. Company Brian Cooney C.C. Construction, Inc. Chris Valenti GVC Construction, Inc.

Vincent Barletta Nick Biello Mike Biszko, III Andrew Daniels George DeFelice Jerry Gagliarducci Joe Gioioso Dan Horgan Lisa French Kelley Bill Leonard John Our Querino Pacella Richard Pacella, Jr. Brian Rawston Fred Rogers Erik Sveden Jordan Tirone David Walsh

Barletta Heavy Division J. D’Amico, Inc. Biszko Contracting Corp. J. Derenzo Co. DeFelice Corporation Gagliarducci Construction, Inc. P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. R. H. White Const. Co., Inc. W. L. French Excavating Corp. Aqua Line Utility, Inc. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. RJV Construction Corp. R. M. Pacella, Inc. Jay Cashman, Inc. Scrap-It, Inc./Minichiello Bros., Inc. Milton CAT DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt

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

Congratulates UCANE celebrating over 66 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry.

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MARCH, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS UCANE ON 66 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE! We are proud to be a UCANE member and will continue to support its goals.

Patrick A Di Cerbo, B.A., MSFS, ChFC®, CFP® Wealth Management Advisor 518.281.8200 patdicerbo.com

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L. Guerini Group, Inc.

Congratulations

to UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board of Directors

SAND & STONE CORP. Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for over six decades.

UNITED WE STAND! P.O. Box 260187 Mattapan, MA 02126

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

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MARCH, 2020

We wish to congratulate UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board of Directors.

OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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The Zanelli Enterprise, Inc.

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

Marcella Albanese Albanese Bros., Inc. Ryan McCourt McCourt Const. Company Brian Cooney C.C. Construction, Inc. Chris Valenti GVC Construction, Inc.

Main Street 16299 Moreland Street Somerville, North Reading,MA MA02145 01864 866-Zanelli 978-207-1233 www.tzecontractorssupply.net

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Congratulates UCANE celebrating over 66 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals.

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Congratulations We are proud to be a UCANE member since 1968 and we wish to congratulate Marcella Albanese and the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2020.

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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MARCH, 2020

to UCANE

celebrating 66 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry.

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

MARCH, 2020

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

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P.A. Landers, Inc.

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board of Directors 608 Main St. Mashpee, MA 02649 800.660.6404

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

152 Route 130 Forestdale, MA 02644 800.834.4333 • 508.477.8818 F: 508.477.9692

228 Cherry St. Plymouth, MA 02360 508.747.1800 F: 508.747.6017

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

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

Congratulations to the 2020 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.

We wish you and the

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

MARCH, 2020

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

Wishes to Congratulate the 2020 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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, 2020

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

www.woodcomachinery.com

Massachusetts Woburn Umbro &Avon Sons Corporate Headquarters 140 Wales Avenue congratulates 22 North Maple Street Avon, MA 02322 UCANE on celebrating Woburn, MA 01801 Phone: 508-584-8484 66 years of excellence Phone: 781-935-3377

serving the underground utility industry.

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Congratulations to the 2020 Officers and Board of Directors. With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry 30 Lake Street Norfolk, MA 02056 (C): 508-328-2819 (O): 508-528-5949 (F): 508-528-5943 rsaccone@rfscontracting.com www.rfscontracting.com

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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 66th Anniversary. We look forward to continuing to work together with UCANE’s 2020 Board of Directors to improve the Public Works Industry. MHA Officers 2020

David Desrosiers

Christopher Bouchard

Lisa DeMeo

David B. Lane

President, Granby

1st Vice President, Becket

2 Vice President, Salisbury nd

Secretary, Danvers

William Elovirta Treasurer, Becket

MARCH, 2020

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 66 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals. Chris Boule’, Outside Sales Manager Phoenix Communications, Inc. 25 Bowditch Dr. • Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Office: 508-538-9277 • Cell: 774-502-5999

Congratulations to UCANE’S 2020 Officers and Board of Directors! Best Wishes to Marcella Albanese & Jordan Tirone From all your friends at DeSanctis Agency.

Serving the Bonding and Insurance needs of the N.E. construction industry for almost 50 years.

Adam DeSanctis Gregory Juwa James Axon Michael Gilbert Bryan Juwa David Boutiette Paul Patalano Dick Caruso Jonathan Duggan Jordan Tirone

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MARCH, 2020

Wishes to congratulate Marcella Albanese as the First Woman President of UCANE and the 2020 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

66 Silva Lane • Dracut, MA 01826 Tel: (978) 937-0909 • Fax: (978) 937-9292 MARCH, 2020

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WESTON & SAMPSON ENGINEERS, INC.

Wishes to congratulate UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board

UNITED WE STAND! 55 Walkers Brook Dr., Suite 100 Reading, MA 01867 Tel: 978-532-1900 westonandsampson.com

Congratulations to Marcella Albanese as UCANE President. Best wishes to the Officers & Board Members Leading UCANE in its 66th Year. 38 Mountain Ash Lane • Pembroke, MA 02359 T: (781) 331-6521 • F: (781) 335-6853

WBE Certified

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 66 years of professional excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals.

922 Pleasant Street Norwood, MA 02062

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

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MARCH, 2020

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

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 66 years. Dave Pateuk, Owner North East Shoring, LLC Norton, MA USA Cell: 617/699-7298 www.northeastshoring.com dave@northeastshoring.com

66 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

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Aon Aon Construction Services Group

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

2019 Officers and Board of Directors Utility Contractors Association Of New England, Inc. We believe in the commitments that empower results Risk. Reinsurance. Human Resources.

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Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2020 Officers & Board of Directors OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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MARCH, 2020

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2020 Officers & Board.

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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2020 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

Wishes to Congratulate UCANE’s 2020 Officers & Board of Directors. OFFICERS President Marcella Albanese

President Elect Ryan McCourt

Treasurer Brian Cooney

Secretary Chris Valenti

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vincent Barletta Nick Biello Mike Biszko, III Andrew Daniels George DeFelice Jerry Gagliarducci

Joe Gioioso Dan Horgan Lisa French Kelley Bill Leonard John Our Querino Pacella

Richard Pacella, Jr. Brian Rawston Fred Rogers Erik Sveden Jordan Tirone David Walsh

40 Shawmut Road • Canton, MA 02021 • T: 781-821-6222 • F: 781-821-7444 96

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MARCH, 2020

A. R. BELLI, INC. UCANE on celebrating 66 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. Cynthia Sementelli, President Bill Keaveney, General Manager Tel: (617) 332-8855 Fax: (617) 332-2158

271 Nevada Street Newtonville, MA 02460

DBE/WBE Certified

MARCH, 2020

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2018 commemorative ad.pdf 1 3/1/2018 2:26:26 PM

Congratulations Best Wishes to UCANE’s to the 2020 Officers 2018 Officers and and Board of Board of Directors Directors! Your hard work and integrity has been instrumental in bringing Best Wishes to our message to elected officials and

Dan Horgan the public.

From your friends at:

CMY

Congratulates UCANE on celebrating 66 years of professional excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member, and will continue to support its goals.

Biszko Contracting Corp. Congratulations to UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board Members ~Michael Biszko

20 Development Street Fall River, MA 02721 98

T: 508.679.0518 F: 508.679.9144

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wishes to congratulate the 2020 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

14 Sterling Road, Building #1 • N. Billerica, MA 01862 Tel: 508.987.0042 • Fax: 508.987.0021

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JP & SONS onstruction Co., Inc.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

THE 2020 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 UCANE MEMBERS Thank you for being the voice of our industry for 66 years.

HOPKINTON, MA • TAUNTON, MA PAWTUCKET, RI 1-855-GETPIPE www.putnampipe.com

Congratulations to the 2020 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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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 66th 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, 2020

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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Congratulations to the 2020 Officers and Board of Directors With your guidance, UCANE will continue to take

a leadership role in maintaining the economic growth of our industry.

MAROIS BROTHERS, INC.

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

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2020. 650 Industrial Drive • Halifax, MA 02338 T: 781.294.1080 • F: 781.294.4597 www.wesconstructioncorp.com

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

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Wishes to congratulate the 2020 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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

Congratulations to UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board of Directors! From your friends at RJV Construction Corp. 5 Lincoln Street • Canton, MA 02021 T: (781) 821-1469 • F: (781) 832-3443

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 2020. 68 Industrial Way Wilmington, MA 01887 Tel: 781-944-9077 • Fax: 781-942-2511

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UCANE on celebrating 66 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, 2020

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We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to Quality Products congratulate the Officers and and Dependable Service Board who will lead Quality Products for Over in 502020. Years and UCANE Dependable Service Burke 2.75 x 4.25 9-16:Dennis K. Burke

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officials and the public.

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

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is to be congratulated for over 66 years of commitment and dedication to our industry. P.O. Box 1539 Harwich, MA 02645 Tel: 508.432.0530

I am proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2020! 8 Springdale Ave. • Canton, MA 02021 • 781.828.0821 • 800.286.0404 www.podgurskicorp.com 108

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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

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We are proud to be a UCANE member. Thank you for paving the way for the next generation of underground contractors! Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC

Main Street 16299 Moreland Street Somerville, MA 02145 North Reading, MA 01864 866-Zanelli 978-207-1233 www.tzecontractorssupply.net

I. W. Harding Const. Co., Inc. of West Bridgewater, extends its best wishes and support to UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board, as they work tirelessly to improve our industry I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc. 354 Pleasant Street W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 T: 508.588.2222 www.iwharding.com

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Congratulations UCANE on celebrating 66 years of excellence serving the underground utility industry. We are proud to be a UCANE member and will continue to support its goals. 79 Nahanton Avenue • Milton, MA 02186 T: 617-269-0400 • F: 617-696-8758 110

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Wishes to Congratulate the 2020 Officers and Board of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. William D. McLaughlin, Business Manager Michael J. Bowes, President David F. Shea, Jr., Vice President Christopher T. Fogarty, Recording Secretary Paul C. DiMinico, Financial Secretary David F. Fantini, Treasurer Business Representatives Michael J. Bowes Robert A. Burr Paul C. DiMinico David D. Dobson, Jr. David F. Fantini Christopher T. Fogarty David F. Shea, Jr. Organizer/Legislative Representative Christopher L. Carey Training Coordinator John J. Gaffny, Jr.

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Happy 66 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!

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We are Proud to be UCANE Members

Thank you for being the voice of our industry for 66 years.

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Congratulations to Marcella Albanese as the First Woman President of UCANE and to the 2020 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. OFFICERS President: President Elect: Treasurer: Secretary:

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

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board We applaud your dedication and commitment to the underground utility industry.

UCANE HAS OUR FULL SUPPORT!

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Best wishes to UCANE’s 2020 Officers and Board of Directors. Your Continued Dedication to the Utility Construction Industry is Appreciated by All. 998 RESERVOIR ROAD LUNENBURG, MA 978-582-5200

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Your hard work and integrity has been instrumental in bringing our message to elected officials and the public. 256 Marginal Street, Bldg #22 • Boston, MA 02128 T: 617-216-8211 • www.mj-hammer.com

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

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Proud UCANE Member since 1954

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Congratulates UCANE on celebrating over 66 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry!

We are Proud to be UCANE Members Thank you for being the voice of our industry for 66 years. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CO WORKER AND FRIEND AL MORTEO FOR ANOTHER GREAT ACHIEVEMENT!

WE WISH AL AND UCANE ALL THE BEST IN THE UPCOMING YEAR! THE STAFF OF FED CORP AND DEDHAM RECYCLED GRAVEL

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FEENEY BROTHERS UTILITY SERVICES PROUD UCANE MEMBERS CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE OFFICERS AND BOARD WHO WILL LEAD UCANE IN 2020 We focus on building the most safety-conscious, skilled, and knowledgeable utility service 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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WATER, WASTEWATER & STORMWATER SOLUTIONS

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Salutes UCANE on being the voice of our industry for 66 years. 295 Pasco Road • Indian Orchard, MA 01151 Tel: 413.543.6978 • Fax: 413.543.6918 www.gagliarducci.com 118

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR Manufacturer and Installer of Bituminous Concrete Products

Congratulates UCANE

Celebrating 66 years of professional excellence to the underground utility industry. (508) 583-2029 100 Wales Ave. Rear

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WALSH CONSTRUCTION 100 RIVER RIDGE DRIVE I SUITE 103 NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS 02062 P:781.793.9988 I F: 781.828.3804

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Best Wishes to UCANE’s Officers and Board CONGRATULATIONS T2020 O We applaud your dedication JOHN OUR and commitment to the AND THE

underground utility industry. UCANE UCANE has our full support! BOARCircle D O•FLudlow, DIREMA CT01056 ORS• Tel: 413-583-6160 • Fax: 413-583-6140 83 Carmelina’s THANK YOU FOR BEING THE VOICE OF OUR IDUSTRY FOR OVER SIX DECADES.

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Congratulations to the 2020 Officers and Board of Directors J. A. POLITO & SONS CO., INC. SHREWSBURY, MA 120

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Best wishes to Maria Albanese and all the Board Members From your friends at

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Serving The Construction Industry Since 1938 75 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-1997 OFFICE 617.426.7300 • FAX 617.426.2245 WWW.DARMODYMERLINO.COM

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WE ARE PROUD TO BE UCANE MEMBERS

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Commemorative Issue Congratulatory Ads Aggregate Industries - N. E. Region........................83 Albanese Brothers, Inc............................................67 Albanese D&S, Inc..................................................91 Allied Bolt & Screw Corp.........................................94 American Shoring Inc..............................................87 A. Andreassi & Son, Inc........................................122 Aon Construction Services Group...........................94 Aqua Line Utility, Inc. ..............................................73 Baltazar Contractors, Inc.......................................120 Barletta Heavy Division...........................................96 Belco Fuel Company Inc.........................................96 A. R. Belli, Inc..........................................................97 Biszko Contracting Corp..........................................98 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.........................................82 Dennis K. Burke, Inc..............................................106 C&S Insurance Agency...........................................78 C. C. Construction, Inc............................................72 C. J. P. & Sons Const. Co., Inc.............................100 Jay Cashman, Inc....................................................85 CleanBasins, Inc.....................................................96 Celco Construction Corp.........................................92 Concrete Systems, Inc............................................75 Core & Main............................................................80 Cullen, Murphy & Co., P. C.....................................78 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp.......................112 J. D’Amico, Inc........................................................84 Darmody Merlino & Co., LLP.................................121 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc...........................90 EJ............................................................................76 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc..................106 T. L. Edwards, Inc.................................................119 Equipment East.....................................................113 Eversource Energy................................................121 FED. CORP...........................................................117 Feeney Brothers Utility Services...........................117 Ferguson Waterworks.............................................82 W. L. French Excavating Corp................................99 GVC Construction, Inc.............................................77 Gagliarducci Construction, Inc..............................118 Genalco, Inc..........................................................108 P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc............................................86 L. Guerini Group, Inc...............................................82 I. W. Harding Construction Co., Inc.......................110 Hilb New England..................................................114 Hinckley Allen LLP..................................................76 HUB International New England..............................93 IUOE Local 4.........................................................111 K & K Excavation Co., Inc.....................................110 P. J. Keating Company..........................................115 L & L Concrete Products, Inc................................104 P. A. Landers, Inc....................................................86 Lawrence-Lynch Corp.............................................80

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Liddell Brothers, Inc...............................................105 Lorusso Corporation..............................................122 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC............................116 MJ-Hammer...........................................................116 Marois Brothers, Inc..............................................102 Massachusetts Highway Association......................89 Massachusetts Ready Mix LLC.............................100 McCourt Construction Company.............................84 Milton CAT.............................................................114 Minuteman Trucks, Inc..........................................112 National Water Main Cleaning Co.........................107 Norfolk/Bristol/Middlesex Highway Association.....101 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.......................94 Northwestern Mutual...............................................81 Ocean State Oil.....................................................117 Robert B. Our Co., Inc...........................................108 R. M. Pacella, Inc....................................................78 Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt......................................95 Phoenix Communications, Inc.................................90 Podgurski Corp......................................................108 J. A. Polito & Sons Inc...........................................120 Power Line Contractors, Inc..................................104 E. J. Prescott, Inc..................................................118 H. R. Prescott & Sons, Inc.....................................122 Putnam Pipe Corp.................................................100 RFS Corp................................................................88 RJV Construction Corp..........................................104 Rain for Rent-New England.....................................79 SPS New England, Inc..........................................102 Schmidt Equipment, Inc........................................119 The Scituate Companies.......................................109 Scrap-It, Inc./Minichiello Bros., Inc........................106 Shea Concrete Products, Inc..................................74 Stiles Company, Inc................................................92 Sunbelt Rentals.......................................................76 Taylor Oil Company.................................................74 Tonry Insurance Group, Inc...................................116 Umbro & Sons Construction Corp...........................88 United Concrete Products.....................................103 Vacuum Excavation, Inc..........................................80 WES Construction Corp........................................102 W. Walsh Company, Inc........................................120 Walsh Construction Company...............................119 Walsh Contracting Corp..........................................98 F. W. Webb Company.............................................86 Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.........................92 R. H. White Construction Co., Inc...........................98 C. N. Wood Company, Inc.......................................72 Woodco Machinery, Inc...........................................88 The Zanelli Enterprise, Inc......................................84 Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC...................................110 R. Zoppo Corp.........................................................80

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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. .............................................................26 American Shoring, Inc........................................ Ins. Back Cvr. B2W Software, Inc.................................................................33 Badger Daylighting................................................................36 BakerCorp..............................................................................64 Benevento Companies..........................................................44 Boro Sand & Stone Corp.......................................................60 Brennan Consulting...............................................................56 Dennis K. Burke, Inc..............................................................51 C&S Insurance Agency..........................................................18 Concrete Systems, Inc...........................................................34 Core & Main.............................................................................4 Cumberland Quarry Corp......................................................66 Dagle Electrical Construction Corp.......................................22 Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP................................................65 Dedham Recycled Gravel......................................................52 DeSanctis Insurance Agency, Inc. ........................................52 Dig Safe System, Inc.............................................................58 The Driscoll Agency...............................................................59 EJ...........................................................................................60 Eastern States Insurance Agency, Inc..................................21 Eastpoint Lasers, LLC...........................................................54 T. L. Edwards, Inc..................................................................49 Ferguson Waterworks............................................................64 Genalco, Inc...........................................................................35 Gorilla Hydraulic Breakers.....................................................54 L. Guerini Group, Inc..............................................................62 Hinckley Allen LLP.................................................................24 Hydrograss Technologies Inc................................................15 Industrial Safety & Rescue....................................................53 JESCO...................................................................................63 P. J. Keating Company...........................................................30 P. A. Landers, Inc...................................................................14 Lawrence-Lynch Corp............................................................62 Lorusso Corp.........................................................................56 Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC..............................................2 MJ-Hammer...........................................................................38 Mass Broken Stone Company...............................................59 Milton CAT...............................................................Back Cover NSI Contracting .....................................................................50 National Trench Safety..........................................................65 Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc...............................................53 North American Crane & Rigging LLC..................................42 North East Shoring Equipment, LLC.....................................66 Northland JCB........................................................................54 Northwestern Mutual................................................................7 Ocean State Oil......................................................................13 Palmer Paving Corp...............................................................50 Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt....................................................27 E. H. Perkins Construction Co., Inc..................................... 124 Podgurski Corp......................................................................59 E. J. Prescott, Inc................................................Ins. Front Cvr. Putnam Pipe Corporation......................................................23 Rain For Rent-New England....................................................8 Read Custom Soils................................................................60 Reliable Equipment, LLC.........................................................6 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers......................................................56 Rodman Ford Sales, Inc........................................................20 Schmidt Equipment, Inc...........................................................1 Scituate Concrete Products Corp..........................................10 Scrap-It, Inc............................................................................39 Shea Concrete Products, Inc. ...............................................46 SITECH New England............................................................48 Starkweather & Shepley Ins. Brokerage, Inc........................28 Sunbelt Rentals......................................................................12 Taylor Oil Company...............................................................55 Tonry Insurance Group, Inc...................................................35 United Concrete Products.....................................................29 United Rentals Trench Safety................................................32 Watertown Ford Commercial................................................. 11 Webster One Source.............................................................62 C. N. Wood Co., Inc. .............................................................40 Woodco Machinery, Inc.........................................................16 Xylem, Inc...............................................................................58

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