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Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2023

As we entered the month of March, I know members were preparing to get the construction season into full swing, or better yet, hopefully you had crews working throughout the winter months! Mother nature has been cooperating and hopefully continues to do so. As you know, one of UCANE’s core missions is to advocate for and maximize the number of critical utility infrastructure projects that will be put out to bid. As we continue to address and navigate supply chain issues and economic uncertainty, there is good reason for our industry to be optimistic.

According to the Dodge Report, in 2022 nonbuilding construction, which includes infrastructure projects such as utilities, pipelines, roads, and bridges, was up 30% nationally at $281.4 billion, while residential construction starts were flat. With the continued increase of public dollars available through the federal infrastructure bill and the stimulus funds, public works projects are expected to be up 18% in 2023.

We know the need is there. MassDEP has released its draft Intended Use Plan (IUP), which is a preliminary list of approved water infrastructure projects using funds financed through the Clean Water Trust. The final list should be announced soon, but the draft list includes $878 million for 59 new Clean Water construction projects and approximately $300 million is being offered to finance 38 new Drinking Water construction projects. Overall, approximately $1.278 billion has been authorized for new, multi-year, and planning projects. Surplus and stimulus funds have also been made available by the Clean Water Trust to provide municipalities and agencies with additional incentives such as zero percent financing and principal forgiveness, which can lead to more work being done.

However, there is a lot more planning that

needs to be done if we are ever going to cut into the state’s $18-$21 billion water infrastructure funding gap. The good news is additional funds are being made available for cities and towns to be proactive and develop comprehensive water, wastewater, and utility capital plans. While UCANE members stand ready and willing to complete any necessary emergency work, having the foresight to have a long-term capital plan rather than a patchwork “fix it as needed” mentality, will ultimately lead to lower costs for taxpayers and will allow contractors to have the ability to create backlogs and plan accordingly.

We will get a full briefing on some of the upcoming work in 2023 and beyond from Acting MassDEP Commissioner Gary Moran, MWRA Executive Director Fred Laskey, and Boston Water & Sewer Commission Chief Engineer John Sullivan at our Annual Forecast Dinner on March 22. We will also be holding our Annual Trade Show prior to the dinner. I am asking all our contractor members to attend, as our Associate members continue to support all of UCANE’s programs, and this is a great opportunity to support them and see the latest goods and services that they have to offer. We are looking forward to a great turnout to kickoff the construction season. I look forward to seeing everyone on March 22! n

Mark Molloy, Esq.

Governor Healey Files Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Governor Maura Healey filed her first fiscal year budget, a $55.5 billion fiscal year 2024 (FY24) budget recommendation, on Wednesday, March 1. The FY24 budget of $55.5 billion in gross spending, represents 4.1 percent spending growth over fiscal year 2023. The budget is based on the $40.41 billion consensus tax revenue growth estimate of 1.6 percent. The proposed budget does not utilize any funding from the Stabilization Fund, which has grown to a record high $6.938 billion and is projected to finish fiscal year 2024 with $8.962 billion. The recommendation assumes $1.946 billion in capital gains tax revenue, of which $466 million will be transferred to the Stabilization Fund and other long term liability funds for pension and retiree health insurance costs.

Of particular note to UCANE members, Governor Healey proposes to fund the contract assistance line-item for the Clean Water Trust at $63.3 million, which reflects level funding. While the Governor proposes to eliminate the Commonwealth sewer rate relief program, she does recommend continuing the $10 million of funding for the underground storage tank program. In funding the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), the Governor has recommended $51.9 million, an increase of almost $6.5 million over the previous year’s funding. Overall, the Governor’s appropriations to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs ($105 million) and its attendant agencies, represents 1% of the Commonwealth’s overall budget – something the Governor and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll campaigned on.

On education, the Governor’s budget proposes to fully fund the Student Opportunity Act with significant investments in Chapter 70 school aid and other local aid accounts. It supports state-subsidized early education and care, increasing childcare slots and putting the state on a path toward universal Pre-K, starting in Gateway Cities. The Governor’s proposed budget also expands access for high school students to quality early college and career pathways, creates the new MassReconnect program to make community college free for students aged 25 and older, and locks in a four-year tuition freeze across the UMass system.

On transportation, the Governor’s proposal includes start-up funding for a means-tested program for thousands of low-income MBTA riders, and to spur progress on key projects like West-East Rail, the Red-Blue Connector, and the electrification of the state’s bus fleet. The proposed budget also dedicates funding within various departments in the Executive Branch to maximize the state’s ability to compete for federal grant dollars with matching funds for infrastructure and other projects.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives will consider its own budget proposal in April of this year. The Massachusetts Senate will follow suit in May with a Conference Committee appointed shortly thereafter in the hopes of delivering a final FY24 budget proposal to the Governor for her approval before the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. To review the Governor’s filing letter, budget message, and specific lineitem information, please visit: https://budget.digital.mass.gov/govbudget/fy24/appropriations/.

Tax Relief Back on the Table; Healey-Driscoll Administration Files New Plan

At the same time her Administration unveiled its first fiscal year budget, Governor Healey also unveiled her proposal for tax relief. Long a part of her campaign for the state’s highest office, Governor Healey proposed a package of large and small initiatives including, but not limited to: estate tax reform, an increased child care tax credit, a reduction in short term capital gains, as well as a variety of other proposals. The total tax package of her proposals amounts to approximately $859 million. Specifically, the Governor’s fiscal year 2024 budget plan funds a tax relief package of $742 million net to budget, or $859 million gross in the first year. As the Governor filed her tax relief proposal in conjunction with her budget proposal; not part of the budget proposal, it will then be up to the House to determine which initiative moves forward first.

Among the major initiatives included in the new tax proposal are:

• A Child and Family Tax Credit that will benefit 700,000 taxpayers and over one million depen -

dents by providing families with a $600 credit per dependent, including children under 13, people with disabilities, and senior dependents aged 65 and older. ($458 million in tax relief).

• Increase the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000, helping to offset the cost of high cost of housing for 880,000 renters. ($40 million in tax relief).

• Double the maximum Senior Circuit Breaker Credit for low-income seniors with high property taxes or rent from $1,200 to $2,400. ($60 million in tax relief).

• Reducing the short-term capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent to be more competitive with other states. ($117 million in tax relief).

• Providing estate tax relief for all estates with a new credit of up to $182,000 that would eliminate the tax liability for estates valued at up to $3 million. ($167 million in tax relief).

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Additional tax reforms totaling $17 million, include:

• Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP). Increase the $10 million annual cap on HDIP credits to $50 million in the first year, and $30 million per year moving forward for developers as an incentive to produce more market-rate housing in the state’s Gateway Cities.

• Apprenticeships Tax Credit. Improve access to apprenticeships for workers by expanding the list of occupations that qualify for employer tax credits and doubling the statewide cap on credits to $5 million.

• Dairy Tax Credit. Increase the statewide cap from $6 million to $8 million to protect the state’s dairy farmers from fluctuations in wholesale milk prices.

• Live Theater. Promote local live theater productions with a new credit for a share of payroll, production and transportation costs for qualifying productions.

• Title V. Double the maximum credit to $12,000 (40 percent of $30,000) for expenses incurred at a primary residence for repair or replacement of failed cesspool or septic systems.

• Lead Paint Abatement. Double the allowable deductions to $3,000 for full lead paint abatement and $1,000 for partial abatement.

• Local Cider. Promote more locally produced hard cider and still wine by allowing higher-alcohol content ciders and wines (up to 8.5 ABV) to qualify for lower tax rates typically reserved for low-alcohol content products.

• Student Loan Repayment. Exempt employer assistance with student loan repayment from income taxation for student borrowers.

• Brownfields. Extend the brownfields tax credit program, currently set to expire in 2023, through 2028. This program allows taxpayers to claim a credit for costs related to cleanup of contaminated properties.

The Massachusetts legislature will now conduct a series of public hearings on the Governor’s budget proposal and the tax relief package. While the Governor’s FY24 budget was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Governor’s tax package was sent to the Joint Committee on Revenue. It is unclear at this time whether the two initiatives will move in tandem or whether they will be taken up at different times. To review the Governor’s tax relief and tax reform proposal, please visit: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H42.

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Massachusetts House Passes Supplemental Budget; Funding Included for Key Programs

In one of the first major votes of the new legislative session, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a supplemental budget that included $223 million net ($353 million gross) of direct appropriations and $585 million worth of bonding authorizations. In addition, the supplemental budget included pandemic-era policies that allowed for remote public meetings, electronic notarization, outdoor dining, and the ability for restaurants to serve alcohol to-go.

The recently passed supplemental budget includes most of what Governor Healey's original filing requested. Included therein was approximately $86 million toward the emergency shelter system, $130 million to keep expanded nutrition assistance available and $65 million for the universal school meals program. The House also included in its redraft $68 million in early education and workforce stabilization grants.

The legislation also includes elements of the bond bill filed by Governor Healey at the beginning of the session. The Governor’s bond bill reflected language and authorizations that were originally part of the legislature’s economic development bill that did not make it across the finish line during the previous year’s formal sessions. Since bonding authorizations require roll call votes, the Massachusetts House and Senate were unable to include them in their late session package. Of particular note to UCANE members, the legislation includes $400 million for the MassWorks program, and $104 million for the Clean Water Trust to help finance municipalities' efforts to improve local water quality.

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rants to sell beer, wine, and cocktails for take-out and authorization for expanded outdoor dining from April 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024. The bill would also extend the authority for public bodies, agencies, and commissions to hold their meetings remotely until March 31, 2025 -- two years from the current expiration date of March 31, 2023. The bill also extends remote town meetings and the ability of towns to adjust town meeting quorums to the same date. Public bodies are required to provide "adequate, alternative means" of public access to their meetings and for members of those groups to participate in deliberations remotely. The Massachusetts Municipal Association made the extension of the COVID era policies a priority at the start of this session.

The Massachusetts Senate is expected to take this legislation up in early March. When passed, the legislation will allow for the Governor to put her approval on one of her first major pieces of legislation. To view the House version of the supplemental budget, please visit: https:// malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H57.

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Leadership Positions Announced in the House and Senate

House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka made their respective leadership and committee appointments in mid-February.

On the House side, the biggest leadership announcement saw Representative Mike Moran assume the position of Majority Leader, while Representative Alice Peisch (Assistant Majority Leader), and Representative Frank Moran (2nd Assistant Majority Leader) rose to higher positions. Representative Kate Hogan remains Speaker Pro Tempore and Representative Sarah Peake returns as 2nd Assistant Majority Leader, as well. Representative Ruth Balser, Representative Jim O’Day, Representative Danielle Gregoire, and Representative Paul Donato will assume the role of Division Chairs. Representative Aaron Michlewitz remains the Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means.

On the Senate side, the upper leadership

remains virtually the same, Senator Cynthia Creem of Newton (Majority Leader), Senator Will Brownsberger (Senate President Pro Tempore), Senator Joan Lovely, Senator Michael Barrett and Senator Sal DiDomenico (Assistant Majority Leaders), Senator Michael Rush (Majority Whip), and Senator Julian Cyr (Assistant Majority Whip) return to their positions. Senator Mike Rodrigues remains the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.

In terms of committees that oversee issues of interest to UCANE, the following appointments were made:

• Joint Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources: Representative Dan Cahill and Senator Becca Rausch. (i.e. Water infrastructure, air and water quality; emissions).

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Senator Nick Collins (i.e. public procurement; construction matters; MWE/WBE issues).

• Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure: Representative Tackey Chan and Senator John Cronin (i.e. licensing of trades).

• Joint Committee on Transportation: Representative Bill Straus and Senator Brendan Crighton (i.e. transportation funding; road safety; tolling).

• Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development: Representative Josh Cutler and Senator Pat Jehlen (i.e. wage and benefit laws; employer-employee issues).

Representative Brad Jones will return as the House Minority Leader while Senator Bruce Tarr will return as the Senate Minority Leader. The House Clerk remains Steve James; the Senate Clerk remains Michael Hurley. With committee and leadership assignments now completed, the respective Clerks will begin to distribute the over 6,000 bills to committees of first review.

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MWRA Rates Reflect Six Percent Increase in Water Use

The average annual cost of household water and sewer bills in communities fully served by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is projected to rise by about $20 in fiscal year 2024. The MWRA's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget calls for an overall increase of 3.4% in revenue from MWRA rates, a 3.9% increase for water assessments and a 3.1% increase for sewer assessments.

According to a memorandum prepared by MWRA Executive Director Fred Laskey, “[p]reliminary fiscal year (FY) 2024 assessments are based on each community's share of calendar year (CY) 2022 water use of 66.099 billion gallons, a 6.1% increase compared to CY21 water use of 62.294 billion gallons. Changes in FY24 water assessments for customer communities compared to FY23 assessments will vary considerably, depending on each community's use of water and how that use factors into their share of the water system in CY22 compared to CY21. This is particularly true for communities that receive only part of their water from MWRA."

Among municipalities fully served by MWRA water and sewer, Boston will provide about 40% of the combined projected assessment in fiscal 2024, a 1.1% increase. Stoneham (1.5% of the total projected assessment) will be paying 7.4% more and Everett (2.6%) is projected to pay 0.5% less. On average, fully served communities will be paying 2.2% more for water and sewer in fiscal 2024. For communities that are only partially served by MWRA water and sewer, the average combined increase is estimated to be 9.8%.

Sewer-only cities and towns are looking at a projected increase of 4.9%, water-only communities are projected to pay an average of 9% more, and partial water-only towns are estimated to see an average 7.2% increase. Sewer assessments are based on each community's "three-year average of annual wastewater flow, maximum month flow, strength of flow, census population, and sewered population."

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Mechanics Liens: The Importance of Accuracy

Those of you who work on private projects within the Commonwealth may be interested in a recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision addressing apparent inconsistencies in a contractor’s mechanic’s lien filings. The decision underscores the importance of accuracy when it comes to perfecting and enforcing mechanic’s liens under the Massachusetts Mechanic’s Lien statute, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 254. This is particularly true when it comes to the claimed lien amount.

In this instance, the contractor had recorded a notice of contract and a statement of account claiming it was owed approximately $300,000. Sometime thereafter, the developer notified the contractor that it intended to bond off the lien (i.e., secure the amount of the lien by recording a bond in the amount of the lien). In response, the contractor recorded a second notice of contract and statement of account. Apparently, this second round of lien filings reflected a substantial increase in the amount the contractor claimed it was owed as well as a decrease in the amount it had been paid, for a total revised claim of nearly $800,000. The developer filed an emergency motion to dissolve the contractor’s second round of lien filings on the grounds that there was no basis for the sharp increase in the lien amount claimed. In this regard, the Mechanic’s Lien statute explicitly prohibits claimants from “willfully and

knowingly” claiming more than is due.

Before granting the developer’s request for dissolution, the Court reviewed the parties’ submissions and heard oral arguments. According to the Court, the contractor was unable to adequately explain the inconsistencies between its first notice of contract and statement of account and its second notice

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Because mechanic’s liens are creations of statute, lien claimants generally must strictly comply with the applicable statutory requirements when preparing and recording lien documents. The recordings required to perfect a lien vary based on the facts of a given case. For example, the statutory requirements differ depending on whether the claimant is a contractor or a subcontractor or supplier. The statute contains many traps for the unwary. Defects in timing, notice, language, and references to properties, owners (former and current), landlords, and tenants could be fatal to the lien, depending on the circumstances.

When preparing and recording lien documents, including notices of con-

tract and statements of account, accuracy is paramount. Lien claimants should expect that courts will scrutinize the facts underlying lien documents before granting relief on the lien, and may consider dissolution if there is a clear defect or, as here, if it is apparent that a contractor has “willfully and knowingly” overstated its claim. Clear violations of the applicable statutory requirements can jeopardize the very security that the Legislature intended to make available to those who perform certain labor, materials, and services. n

with UCANE’s Officers and Board Members

Congratulations on recently being elected to the UCANE Board of Directors! Can you give us some information on your background and tell us how you started in the construction insurance business?

I grew up the son of a lifelong union laborer and I was always interested in the construction industry. I actually worked with the Laborers Local 138 during my senior year of college. I gained a lot of respect for those working in construction, but I also quickly learned that I wanted to be involved in another capacity. I was introduced to the Eastern States Insurance family in 2008 and started writing insurance for site and excavation contractors.

How long have you been with World Insurance Associates, and what is your role in the company?

Eastern States Insurance has been writing insurance for more than 40 years out of the Waltham, MA location. Oscar and Newton Johnson (sons of founder William Johnson) have been the faces of Eastern States for more than 30 years and have been active UCANE members since 1993. I have been working with Oscar and Newton for 15 years now, as a client advisor specializing in insurance for contractors. In 2021 Eastern States became a part of World Insurance Associates. The location of our office and the faces will remain the same and I will be continuing to work with my existing clients and assisting new clients in assuring that they have access to a now even broader

selection of competitive insurance programs, bonding options, and employee benefits that suit their business operations.

Insurance is a large and important item in a Utility Contractor’s budget. Considering the type of work that a typical UCANE contractor performs, what would you consider to be the top three most important coverages that these companies need?

Naturally, there are required insurance coverages that all contractors need to carry to meet the strict insurance requirements for publicly bid construction projects. It is often the peripheral insurance policies that at times get overlooked. Here are a few exam-

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UCANE Board Member Christopher Clark World Insurance Associates LLC

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ples of risks that are often overlooked or ignored by some contractors, exposing them to potential costly claims:

A. Contractors Pollution Liability – even contractors that are not involved with any pollutant need this coverage. Today there are just too many ways a pollution liability loss can occur.

B. Employment Practice Liability – I think we can all agree that the world around us has become more sensitive to the needs of todays workforce. Employers face unimaginable risks that can be costly.

C. Cyber Liability – The increases in cyber related crime upon US businesses has increased steadily over the last 10 years. There are two types of companies out there…those that have been hacked, and those that just don’t realize they have been hacked.

In our ever-changing world, what new or increasing risks do you see in the construction industry where contractors might want to consider adding or increasing coverage to their current insurance program?

In addition to the answers provided to question number three, I continue to find resistance to the importance of Larger Umbrella limits. For the last several years the cost to settle claims has skyrocketed. This is a double-edged sword because Umbrella rates have increased and, at times, we have seen construction contracts actually reducing umbrella limits in order

to fit bids to their project’s budget.

In a very broad sense, how do you see the insurance rates moving (up or down) for the construction industry in 2023 and 2024?

Workers’ compensation rates among the construction trades continue to be slightly lower with the most recent rate adjustment announced starting July 1, 2023. This is a result of reduced claims expense, which corelates to companies operating safer. I expect that other primary lines of coverage, (General Liability, Auto, Umbrella) will continue to react to

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inflationary pressures with some small rate increases in 2023 and 2024.

How long have you been a member of UCANE, and why did you accept to serve on the UCANE Board of Directors?

Eastern States Insurance is a longtime member of UCANE and both of my mentors, Newton and Oscar Johnson, had previously served on the Board of Directors. They encouraged my involvement since I started working with them. I have been a member of the Government Relations Committee for many years and it has really provided me with additional insight into the unique challenges that utility contractors face running their businesses. I was honored to be elected to the Board of Directors this year. I hope to assist the Board on insurance issues and legislation that pops up every year, as well as furthering my own education in the heavy construction industry. n

UCANE Contractors Team Up for an Unusual Project

Dig It Construction, LLC and Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt tap into each other’s strengths to complete two projects in Gosnold, Massachusetts.

Gosnold, Massachusetts?

If you are reading this article, even if you are a Massachusetts resident, and you know where the town of Gosnold is located, you are certainly in the minority of the population. Examples of people who can identify Gosnold may be a high school geography teacher, a serious saltwater boater or fisherman, or a resident of Woods Hole in Falmouth or Martha’s Vineyard. (See related story about the Town of Gosnold on page 43.)

The other possibility is that you were a contractor in March of 2022 who responded to a public notice advertising a couple of infrastructure projects being put out to bid by the Town of Gosnold. The work was to be performed on Cuttyhunk, the last in a series of seven islands (the Elizabeth Islands) that start near Woods Hole, Falmouth and extend about 16 miles in a southwest direction serving as a partial dividing line between Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. (See map on page 43.) All of the islands comprise the Town of Gosnold, but none of them are connected by bridges, making access to any of them – including Cuttyhunk – only available by boat.

Eight tri-axles loaded with asphalt heading from New Bedford to Cuttyhunk

Who Bids Work on Cuttyhunk Island?

If you were one of those contractors who responded to that public notice for two projects to be bid on the island of Cuttyhunk, you probably immediately identified the risks and expensive logistics of getting your construction crews, your heavy equipment, and all of the construction materials from the mainland, across the often times treacherous waters of Buzzards Bay and to the remote island of Cuttyhunk. A little further investigation and you would see that the island is only one square mile in area, contains about 87 houses, has a year-round population of about 25, and has no stores,

restaurants, or gas stations to support your operations. At that point, most contractors would have returned the project plans for a refund.

But not the case for UCANE members Dig It Construction, LLC from South Dennis, MA, or Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. from Pawtucket, RI. According to Owner Kerry Sullivan of Dig It Construction, “I have some fond memories of fishing trips on Cuttyhunk. I can remember when I was eight years old walking up the hill with my parents to get blueberry pancakes at some local bed and breakfast. Since our business is primarily in the Cape Cod area, we have performed a few island jobs on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. We knew most of the insand-outs of performing work on an island, so we decided to bid on the Water Main Project.” In speaking to David Walsh, president of Pawtucket Hot Mix, he had a similar reason to bid the job. “My father loved boating and so do I. I remembered the many times he took me on trips to Cuttyhunk when I was just a youngster. I never worked on an island before, but I thought it would be pretty neat to do a job on Cuttyhunk,” said Walsh. So, with a limited amount of sea logistic experience but long on nostalgia, he decided to accept the challenge and bid on the Drainage and Paving Project.

The Cuttyhunk Projects

Project 1 was the Water Main Upgrade, estimated at $3.8 million and designed by Environmental Partners of Quincy, MA The scope involved replacement of essentially the entire (8,500 ft.) 75-year-old water distribution system, that had served Cuttyhunk since the early 1950s,

Kerry Sullivan

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Pawtucket Lay Down Crew paving the narrow streets of Cuttyhunk

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with new 6-inch PVC pipe. The 22 fire hydrants that protected the homes on the island were to be replaced along with all 87 water services, connecting to every building in Cuttyhunk. Also included was upgrades at the existing well field including new pumps, piping, pitless adaptors, and replacement of all components inside the water pumping station. Finally, there was 2,200 feet of underground electric lines and full restoration of more than a mile of paved roadway.

Project 2 was the Roadway and Drainage Improvements, designed by Field Engineering of Mattapoisett and estimated at $1 million. Work included installing 700 feet of new 12-inch to 15-inch PVC drains along with seven catch basins, two manholes, and a special structure designed to remove debris and sediment from the drainage system during rain events. Also included was the full restoration, fine grading, and paving of about 3,000 feet of roadway and repairs to old stone walls along the route.

Several brave contractors submitted sealed bids for each project on March 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. After all the bids were opened and read at the tiny Town Hall, Dig It Construction was declared low bidder for the Water Project and Pawtucket Hot Mix won the Drainage Project. Work was scheduled to begin in May 2022 with completion by November 2022.

David Walsh and Kerry Sullivan knew each other from being members of UCANE and as members of the Cape Cod boating community. After the bids were awarded, they connected to discuss subcontracting portions of the work to each other. Sullivan’s company was interested in doing the drainage portion of Walsh’s project because Dig It Construction is primarily an excavation and piping contractor. Pawtucket Hot Mix, as the name might imply, is primarily a roadwork and paving contractor, so Walsh was interested in performing the paving portion of Sullivan’s water project. They agreed to capitalize on each others strength and two subcontracts were signed. Dig It would do David’s drainage work for $200,000 and Pawtucket would take care of Kerry’s paving for $400,000.

The Challenges of Island Work

Getting your construction equipment and vehicles onto, and off of, the island is the first logistic to address. The closest location to provide tugs and barges for this task is New Bedford Harbor. That would require a 12-mile ride from the New Bedford State Pier to Cuttyhunk Marina. Depending on tides and weather the barge trips can be 60-90 minutes, or it could be cancelled all together if a storm is brewing. Loading and unloading time is additional. Careful scheduling at both ends is required to avoid long delays in waiting to load or unload the equipment. Tidal concerns are of particular importance at Cut-

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Installing new 6-inch PVC water mains through an easement with Buzzard’s Bay in the background

Pulverizing and shaping island roads ahead of paving crew

Pawtucket paving crew with scenic views of Vineyard Sound

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Getting materials onto the island is the next concern. Every item required, from gravel and stone, to hot mix, to pipe and manholes, to nuts, bolts, and duct tape, has to be brought over to the island. There are no stores on the island and if you forget a screwdriver or a shovel you are out of luck. Forgetting any item to be incorporated into the work might stop production for the whole day. Again, coordination with both marinas and the tug and barge owners is critical. Every trip to or from the island is time consuming and very expensive. According to Dig It superintendent, Keith Fernandes, “Figuring out exact quantities of every material is key. Underestimate or overestimate something and it might cost you an extra barge trip.”

Exact quantities and timing of the barge trips was especially critical for Pawtucket Hot Mix, who would typically send over eight tri-axle trucks at a time on a barge each loaded with 25 tons of hot asphalt. “I’ve got my laydown crew waiting on the island while I’m watching all my trucks and drivers coming over choppy water in what looks like slow motion,” says David Walsh. “Every trip was a nervewracking experience to say the least!” Walsh would suffer through 15 barge loads of hot mix and another 15 barge loads of returning empty tri-axles throughout the project duration before the paving portion of both jobs was completed.

Obviously, getting your workers over to the island,and enticing them to want to work on the island, was an important piece of the whole “Island Job Puzzle.” Commuting each day to the island resulted in very long days for some workers, somewhat sweetened by the overtime pay. “We ended up bringing a few RV’s over there so the crews could opt to stay over-night on the island,” recalls Dig It pipe foreman Josh Grew. Staying overnight was not exactly popular with worker’s families, but according to Grew, “it was tolerated once the ‘significant other’ realized the island closed at 6:00 p.m. with nothing open and nothing to do except go fishing!” Josh added with a laugh, “We started off as a very close crew on this job, but, by the end of it, those RVs needed to be much bigger! ”

There was no “Starbucks” on Cuttyhunk and for much of the project duration even getting a sandwich for lunch was not possible. Dig It came up with a novel solution for that. The company found a Vineyard Chat site on Facebook and posted the need for

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Typical mode of transportation on Cuttyhunk Island

Barge filled with Dig It Construction’s equipment getting off-loaded at Cuttyhunk Marina

Dig It Construction’s Devin Sullivan replacing old lead-lined steel service pipe

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someone in Cuttyhunk to prepare meals for his construction crews. According to Kerry Sullivan, “It was a shot in the dark, but I got a response from Michelle Carvalho who lived on Cuttyhunk and was the former schoolteacher at the recently closed schoolhouse. We made a deal and she would give me a weekly shopping list that I would pick up on the mainland and bring to her every Monday morning. Every day Michelle would prepare lunches and sometimes dinners for all my crews and deliver it to the sites on her golf cart. It was awesome and Michelle saved the day for me!”

Once past the transportation logistics, most of the work on both projects was relatively routine as far as construction difficulty. There were no deep or wet excavations, but even simple items like getting Dig Safe mark outs on the island records for water and buried electric were scarce, or getting an electrician or an instrumentation person to come to the island was anything but routine and quite costly. Getting hot mix from Pawtucket, RI to Cuttyhunk required perfect weather and traffic conditions, expensive additives to the mix, and a host of other variables to go off without a hitch…once again anything but routine operations for a contractor working on the mainland.

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Both projects successfully wrapped up in late fall of 2022, with a minor cleanup punch list remaining for the spring of 2023. For Kerry Sullivan, who had past island experience, but nothing as remote as Cuttyhunk, it was a unique job that he called, “just another island adventure.” David Walsh attributes signs of a new ulcer to his ‘adventure’ he says with a grin,” On my next visit to Cuttyhunk the only thing I’ll be bringing over is my fishing pole.”

Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc.

David Walsh and his two brothers purchased the Pawtucket, RI based company and the batch plant at auction in 2013. David and his family are longtime UCANE members. The Walsh family has a 75-year history in the utility construction, public roadworks, and aggregate supply industries operating out of Attleboro and North Attleboro, MA. David is president of Pawtucket Hot Mix and runs the day-to-day operations of the business. The company’s annual volume of business is about $20 million and during peak paving season employs over 30 construction personnel and CDL drivers.

Dig It Construction, LLC

Kerry Sullivan is president and owner of the company he founded in 2006 at the age of 18. From humble beginnings the company has steadily progressed

to be one of the premier excavation and utility companies in the Cape Cod and Southeastern, MA area. A UCANE member since 2019, they perform a wide range of sitework and horizontal construction work, both public and private. In addition to municipal water and sewer lines and roadwork, the company specializes in marine work including seawalls, pilings, dredging, and beach nourishment. With an extensive fleet of heavy equipment, the company has an annual revenue of $22 million, while employing 38 workers mostly from the Cape Cod area. n

(L-R) Foreman Josh Grew, Supt. Keith Fernandes, and Dig It Constrcution Owner Kerry Sullivan

Dig It Construction crew installing service connections

The Town of

Gosnold, Massachusetts

The Town of Gosnold is located in Dukes County, and consists of a series of nine islands called the Elizabeth Islands that stretch for 16 miles off the coast of Woods Hole in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The names of the islands are: Nonamesset, Uncatena, Weepecket, Gull, Naushon, Pasque, Nashawena, Penikese, and Cuttyhunk. Only Penikese and Cuttyhunk, the two islands furthest from Woods Hole, contain public property. The rest of the islands are privately owned by family trusts. None of the islands are connected by bridges and the only access to any of them is by boat.

Originally considered a part of Martha’s Vineyard, Gosnold established their own Township in 1864 naming itself after Bartholomew Gosnold, an English sailor and explorer who some historians claim visited Provincetown and Cuttyhunk some 18 years ahead of the Pilgrims, and who is also credited with the naming of Cape Cod. The total land area of the Elizabeth Islands is about 13 square miles of which 11.5 square miles are in private trust ownership. The Forbes family trust has owned a large portion of that acreage for over 150 years.

The island of Cuttyhunk is about one square mile in area (580 acres) and is the only island in the Eliza-

beth chain with a small protected harbor and a marina open (most of the time) to the public. It is also the only island to have town electricity and a public water system. Cuttyhunk is the most populous of

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Cuttyhunk

Gosnold

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the islands having about 90 registered voters owning property there, while the other islands combined contain about 25 registered voters. With an official population of 115 residents, the town of Gosnold is the least populated of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts.

In the summertime, Cuttyhunk Marina can be an active boating destination. With several lodges and B&Bs operating on the island, and with most of the 80+ houses on the island being occupied, summer population might grow to several hundred. In the summer you could expect to get a cup of coffee and a bagel at the Marina, purchase some hooks and bait for a charter fishing trip, find a souvenir at the island gift shop, and maybe find a seasonal café open with limited hours. But that is about the extent of the commercial business you will find in Cuttyhunk. There are no grocery stores, no large restaurants, and no gas stations. The island has no hospitals, pharmacies, or walk-in clinics. The closest hospital is in New Bedford, a 12-mile boat ride away.

Cuttyhunk is serviced daily in the summers by Cuttyhunk Ferry Company and Cuttyhunk Water Taxi from New Bedford, Massachusetts. There are a handful of registered automobiles in Cuttyhunk, all owned by locals. The preferred mode of travel is by

golf cart along the five or six miles of paved and unpaved roads that exist on the island.

Cuttyhunk has a one room school house that was built in 1873. A single teacher taught grades one through eight or anywhere from two to ten students throughout the years. The school closed in 2020 after the last student graduated and there were no more year-round children on the island. The school recently re-opened as Cuttyhunk STEAM Academy, hosting field trips for student groups ferrying from the mainland. The Academy is a collaborative effort between the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the New Bedford school system to expose students to nature and to the world of marine and environmental science.

The Town of Gosnold has about seven full-time employees, most holding multiple positions within town government, and a like number of seasonal (part-time) employees. The Town is governed by a three-member Board of Selectmen who meet bimonthly. In 2020, the Town hired its first Town Administrator who works one day per week. The key positions in town are the Harbormaster, the operators of the electric plant, and the water superintendent. There is no longer a school teacher and there is no police department since crime is virtually non-existent. The total operating budget for Gosnold is about $1 million continued on page 47

Cuttyhunk Island and Cuttyhunk Pond Marina

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per year. About 50% of the revenue is raised through property taxes and water and electric fees. The balance is raised through the operations of the Town Marina in Cuttyhunk.

An idyllic and picturesque location for three seasons of the year, one can imagine how difficult life might be on Cuttyhunk, or on any other island in Gosnold during a typical New England winter. Being 12 miles out in the ocean with limited ferry access and subject to nature’s harsh elements, the islands during winter can be a desolate location, suitable for only the bravest of souls. Most property owners will secure their homes and seek safety on the mainland for at least a few months during the winter, leaving about 25 year-round residents in Cuttyhunk and about 10 more on the other islands. Most of those that tough it out all year long have historic family roots on the island. Now those are some hardy New Englanders! n

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What’s in Your Soil?

Proper soil characterization is essential for the safe disposal of soil materials. Soil characterization involves the collection and analysis of soil samples to determine their physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is crucial to characterize soil accurately before disposal to ensure that it is safely and appropriately managed and disposed of, avoiding potential health and environmental risks.

One of the primary reasons why proper soil characterization is essential is to determine the presence of any hazardous substances or contaminants that may be present in the soil. Many different industries generate hazardous waste materials, such as manufacturing, mining, and construction. Hazardous substances, such as heavy metals, petroleum products, and pesticides, can be harmful to human health and the environment. They can contaminate soil and groundwater, posing a significant risk to people and the environment. Proper soil characterization can identify the presence of hazardous substances in the soil, enabling proper management and disposal.

Another reason why proper soil characterization is essential is to determine the soil's physical properties. The physical properties of soil, such as texture, structure, and permeability, can affect how the soil behaves during disposal. For example, soil with a high clay content may not drain well and may be more prone to waterlogging. This can lead to issues such as the release of methane gas, which can pose a risk to human health and the environment. By understanding the soil's physical properties, proper disposal methods can be determined to minimize these risks.

Soil characterization is also essential for determining the soil's chemical properties. Chemical properties such as pH, nutrient levels, and organic matter content can affect the soil's behavior during disposal. For example, if the soil has a high pH, it may release

toxic substances during disposal, such as hydrogen sulfide, which is harmful to human health. By understanding the soil's chemical properties, appropriate disposal methods can be determined to minimize these risks.

Proper soil characterization is also critical to determine the soil's biological properties. Microbial activity in the soil can affect the rate at which organic matter decomposes, which can affect the soil's stability and behavior during disposal. The presence of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses can also affect human health and the environment. By understanding the soil's biological properties, proper management and disposal methods can be determined to minimize these risks.

In addition to determining the soil's properties, proper soil characterization is also essential for selecting the most appropriate disposal method. Dif-

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ferent types of soil may require different disposal methods, depending on their properties and the presence of hazardous substances. For example, soil that is contaminated with hazardous substances may require special treatment before disposal to remove the contaminants. Soil that is not contaminated may be suitable for landfill disposal or other less expensive and less complicated disposal methods. By understanding the soil's properties, the most appropriate disposal method can be selected, reducing the risk of harm to human health and the environment.

Finally, proper soil characterization is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance. Depending on the type of soil, the presence of hazardous substances, and the intended disposal method, there

chemical, and biological properties of the soil, identifying any hazardous substances or contaminants present. Proper soil characterization is essential for selecting the most appropriate disposal method, ensuring regulatory compliance, and minimizing potential risks to human health and the environment. By understanding the soil's properties, appropriate disposal methods can be determined, reducing the risk of harm to human health and the environment. It is important to prioritize proper soil characterization to ensure responsible soil management and disposal. n

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joined together at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Norwood, MA for a Dinner Meeting highlighted by the installation of the Association’s 2023 Officers and Board of Directors.

Prior to the Dinner Meeting, the Board of Directors held a combined Board/Government Relations meeting in a private room in the hotel and conducted Association business. Every UCANE member has an open invitation to attend a monthly Board Meeting simply to listen to the issues that our Association is working on, or to bring a new issue in front of the Board. Reach out to Executive Director Jeff Mahoney if you are interested in attending a future Board or Government Relations meeting.

Immediately following the business meeting, our Board members joined the rest of the attendees for a relaxing pre-dinner drink and some friendly conversation, prior to everyone being summoned into the ballroom for dinner. As always, our hosts at the Sheraton did not disappoint, serving everyone with a delicious meal.

Guest speakers at this meeting included UCANE lobbyist Mark Molloy of Cascade Strategies who updated the group on the latest legislative happenings on Beacon Hill, as well as OSHA Region 1 Compliance Specialist Peter Barletta who reviewed some 2022 safety statistics, and gave our contractors ideas on how to keep their jobsites in compliance in 2023.

The highlight of the evening was, of course, the installation of our 2023 Officers and Board Members by UCANE Executive Director Jeff Mahoney. Each Board member was applauded as they were introduced and called to the stage where Jeff administered the Oath of Office to the four Officers and the 18 board members who will lead our Association this year. Jeff thanked the six outgoing Board Members for their service during their tenure and

members

congratulated the entire 2023 Board and wished them continued success in representing the utility construction industry.

Marcella Albanese (UCANE 2020 & 2021 President) was presented with a special award commemorating her outstanding efforts in leading our association during the very unusual COVID-19 years. Marcella took to the podium, thanked the Board, and told the audience she considered it an honor to have served as UCANE President in such an unprecedented time. She assured and encouraged other members that stepping up to be on the Board, and giving something back to the industry where you derive your living, will be a very rewarding experience for them.

Ryan McCourt, 2022 and 2023 President then took to the stage and congratulated the new Board

On February 8, 2023 more than 150 UCANE

and guests

Guest Speakers: Mark Molloy, Cascade Strategies and Peter Barletta, OSHA Region 1 Compliance Specialist

UCANE Officers & Board in attendance: (L-R): Ryan McCourt, McCourt Construction Company; Brian Cooney, C.C. Construction, Inc.; Chris Valenti, GVC Construction, Inc.; Querino Pacella, RJV Construction Corp.; Chip McDonald, ATS Equipment, Inc.; Dan Horgan, R. H. White Const. Co., Inc.; David Hamilton, E. J. Prescott, Inc.; George DeFelice, DeFelice Corporation; Marcella Albanese, Albanese Brothers, Inc.; Mike Biszko III, Biszko Contracting Corp.; Christopher Clark, World Insurance Associates, LLC; Calvin Brandford, CHB Excavating; Julia D’Allessandro, D’Allessandro Corp.; Justin Goodheart, J. F. White Contracting Co.; Lisa French Kelley, W. L. French Excavating Corp.; Jim Madden, Palmer Paving Corp.; Mike Ottaviano, Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.; and Robbie Our, Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Board Members not in attendance: Vincent Barletta, Barletta Heavy Division; Jerry Gagliarducci, Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.; Brian Rawston, Jay Cashman, Inc.; and Joe Gioioso, P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

and thanked all in attendance for their support. He asked all of our contractor members to please try to give our Associate members an opportunity to bid on their projects whenever possible. He also asked every Board member to enlist at least one new member during 2023.

Jeff Mahoney closed out the evening by thanking everyone for attending, and reminding all that our Annual Forecast Dinner Meeting and Trade Show will take place on March 22, 2023 back here at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. n

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This year’s Safety Manual includes information on:

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Promote A Safe Working Environment

It should be your company’s policy to provide a safe place to work, with the prevention of accidents being your ultimate goal.

Your Insurance/Bonding carrier requires a Safety Program. State and Federal Agencies require a Safety Program.

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• OSHA 10-Hour Training Requirements

Examine The UCANE Pocket Directory

When ordering Company Safety Manuals, the Safety Manual section only, in the back of UCANE’s Pocket Directory, will be made up into an individual Employee Pocket Safety Manual with Your Company Name & Logo printed on the cover. Employee signature cards verifying compliance with safety manual procedures are included. When signed, these cards should be placed in each employee’s file.

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Why Should You Update Your Policies When You Transfer Assets to a Trust or LLC?

The practice of using trusts or limited liability corporations (LLCs) has become more common and they are often used for transferring legal ownership, asset protection, estate planning, tax strategies, or for privacy reasons. As a business grows or as personal assets evolve, it’s easy to lose track of the legal ownership of property. Anytime new property is purchased, or the ownership of property is changed or transferred, a corresponding update to the insurance policy covering the property must be made. It is extremely important that the legal owner of buildings, property, equipment, and vehicles correspond to the associated insurance policies covering them.

If you transfer ownership of a building or home to a trust, LLC, or other legal entity, the entity owns the property. The same would hold true for the ownership of vehicles and equipment. An insurance policy is a contract between the legal owner of the property and the insurance company. Even if nothing has changed with the building or property when you transfer ownership, there may not be coverage in the event of a claim if you haven’t notified your insurance agent of the change in ownership.

• Buildings: Consider one of our worst nightmares – your home catches fire and burns to the ground. A few years ago, you transferred ownership to a LLC, but did not notify your insurance agent. When you file the claim, the insurance adjustor will ask for a copy of the title. When they see the building is owned by the LLC and the LLC is not listed on the insurance policy, there may be a coverage problem and you may have to pay for damages out of your own pocket.

• Liability: Assume a visitor to your property slips on a patch of ice and breaks their hip. As part of estate planning the prior year,

you transferred ownership of the building to a trust, but did not notify your insurance agent. When your assets are owned by a trust, LLC, or other legal entity, those entities are vulnerable to legal expenses and judgements in the event you are sued. If the injured visitor files suit, you may be left without insurance protection.

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Scholarship Applications Available Now

UCANE to Award Twelve $2,000 Scholarships

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• Any child or grandchild of a UCANE member OR an employee of a member in good standing.

• The applicant should be a high school senior who will be enrolling full time in an accredited two- or four-year academic institution for the year beginning in September 2023 OR a current full-time college student who has not previously received a UCANE s cholarship.

HOW WILL THE APPLICATION BE JUDGED?

Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Two of the 12 scholarships will be awarded to applicants pursuing a construction related degree. There will be a question on the application to indicate if you believe you are eligible for these scholarships. The other 10 scholarships are open to all other courses of study.

Applications are judged and winners are selected by independent outside educators. Selection will be based on the overall worthiness of the applicant by considering:

1. Scholastic achievement;

2. Interest and effort in preparing for your vocation;

3. Extra-curricular activities at and away from school, including community and religious service;

4. Difficulty of course curriculum and career objectives;

5. Personal recommendations;

6. Thoroughness of the completed application, particularly the essay

HOW WILL THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE APPLICATION BE PROTECTED?

E ach application is assigned a number. When completed, page 1 of the application, with the name of the applicant, must be detached and sealed in the accompanying envelope. Please be certain to indicate the UCANE firm where you, your parent, or grandparent is employed when applying. The applicant’s name must not appear on any part of the application or attached transcripts and recommendations. After the winning applications have been selected, the envelopes with those corresponding numbers will be opened to identify the award recipients.

WHAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION?

1. A transcript of high school or college grades through the latest period prior to April 14.

2. A letter of recommendation from the principal or faculty advisor/academic advisor.

3. Additional recommendations from people familiar with the applicant’s ability and character, and from responsible members of the community ( optional but recommended).

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

In the event the applicant receives a full scholarship from the college of his/her choice, or from any organization, civic group, etc., the UCANE Scholarship will be awarded to another applicant. Applicant’s parent/grandparent must work for a company in the New England Region.

Applications must be received in the UCANE office no later than April 14, 2023. If you have any questions concerning the completion of this application please contact:

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300 Congress Street • Suite 101 • Quincy, MA 02169 Tel: 617.471.9955 • Email: jmahoney@ucane.com

ExcEptional lEadErship GuidinG ucanE with dEdication and commitmEnt

Ryan 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 Matt 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, and moved up the ranks at UCANE. He previously served on our Board of Directors, and later took on the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and President Elect for two years each. In addition, like his father before him, Ryan is a member of the McCourt Foundation’s Board of Directors.

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Ryan steps into the President’s role as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is about to finance an historic amount of national investment into our country’s roads, bridges, and underground Infrastructure. For Ryan, and so many other UCANE members, the Infrastructure Bill is a testament to their many years of pressing public governments at every level to close the growing gap that has long existed between infrastructure needs and funding commitments.

As one of the larger employers in the Massachusetts heavy construction industry, Ryan has been actively working with UCANE’s lobbyist, Mark Molloy, Executive Director, Jeff Mahoney, and fellow officers to promote the construction trades as a solid career choice for young graduates and those wanting to change their current career.

Ryan and McCourt Construction are well known and respected on Beacon Hill, and he looks forward to continue working with our legislators and agency officials to not only make sure that Massachusetts takes maximum advantage of what the Infrastructure Bill has to offer, but that the State has the next generation of construction workers available to build the much anticipated projects ahead.

Ryan is committed to increasing UCANE membership during his tenure and has once again issued a challenge to his fellow officers and Board members to recruit at least one of their vendors or subcontractors to join UCANE in 2023. He understands how important our Associate members are to UCANE’s success, and reminds contractors to extend bidding opportunities to our Associates whenever possible.

Ryan is honored to continue serving as UCANE President in 2023. He is committed to keeping UCANE the most professional construction association in Massachusetts, and his enthusiasm for 2023 is contagious.

President Elect

Brian Cooney - c. c. construction, inc.

Brian is Vice President and Project Manager of C. C. Construction, Inc. of Plymouth, 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 and Treasurer, and is currently serving as his second year as President Elect. 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.

Treasurer

Chris Valenti - GVc construction, inc.

Chris is Vice President of GVC Construction, Inc. of Lunenburg, 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 MBE/ WBE/DBE and SBA Certified EDWOSB.

GVC joined UCANE in 2004, and throughout the years Chris has been an active member, having served on many of our Committees. He previously served as Secretary for two years and is now serving his second year as UCANE Treasurer. 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.

Secretary

Querino Pacella - rJV construction corp.

Querino is President of RJV Construction Corp. of Canton, MA. The Pacella name in the Massachusetts utility construction industry goes back more than 75 years. Querino’s grandfather was one of the founding members of UCANE in 1954. The Pacella family has been active members of UCANE ever since, and Querino follows a long line of his relatives who have taken leadership roles in our Association.

He grew up in the family construction business before attending Worcester PolyTechnic Institute where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1999. After two years working at a Boston engineering firm and earning his Professional Engineers License, Querino returned to the family business where he worked his way up over the past 20 years. In 2019 Querino and his two brothers Chris and Ron III and two cousins David and Victor took over ownership of the 4th generation business.

Querino has been active on several UCANE committees and served on the Board of Directors for four years before stepping up to the Secretary position in 2022. He is an effective communicator and a staunch supporter of clean water programs, as well as open and fair competition in the underground construction industry.

CHIP MCDONALD ATS Equipment, Inc.

JIM MADDEN Palmer Paving Corp.

LISA FRENCH KELLEY W. L. French Excavating Corp.

MIKE BISZKO, III Biszko Contracting Corp.

MARCELLA ALBANESE Albanese Brothers, Inc.

VINCENT BARLETTA Barletta Heavy Division

JOE GIOIOSO P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

JERRY GAGLIARDUCCI Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

GEORGE DeFELICE DeFelice Corporation

CALVIN BRANDFORD CHB Excavating

CHRISTOPHER CLARK World Insurance Associates, LLC

JULIA D’ALLESSANDRO D’Allessandro Corp.

JUSTIN GOODHEART J. F. White Contracting Co.

DAVID HAMILTON E. J. Prescott, Inc.

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

BRIAN RAWSTON Jay Cashman, Inc.

ROBBIE OUR Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

MIKE OTTAVIANO Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

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Wishes to Congratulate the 2023 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

Organizer/Business Representative

James M. Marenghi

Training Coordinator

Michael J. Carey

Wishes to Congratulate the 2023 Officers and Board of Directors of the Utility Contractors’Association of New England, Inc.

OFFICERS

President: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti..............................GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella.............................RJV Construction Corp.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese ............................................................... Albanese Brothers, Inc.

Vincent Barletta ................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division

Mike Biszko, III .................................................................. Biszko Contracting Corp.

Calvin Brandford ............................................................................ CHB Excavating

Christopher Clark ............................................... World Insurance Associates, LLC

Julia D’Allessandro .................................................................. D’Allessandro Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

CONGR ATUL ATIONS UC ANE ON 69 YEARS OF EX CELLENC E!

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

Patrick Di Cerbo, CFP®, MSFS

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OFFICERS

President: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti..............................GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella.............................RJV Construction Corp.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese ............................................................... Albanese Brothers, Inc.

Vincent Barletta ................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division

Mike Biszko, III .................................................................. Biszko Contracting Corp.

Calvin Brandford ............................................................................ CHB Excavating

Christopher Clark ............................................... World Insurance Associates, LLC

Julia D’Allessandro .................................................................. D’Allessandro Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

Wishes

Officers and Board

OFFICERS

President: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti..............................GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella.............................RJV Construction Corp.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese ............................................................... Albanese Brothers, Inc.

Vincent Barletta ................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division

Mike Biszko, III .................................................................. Biszko Contracting Corp.

Calvin Brandford ............................................................................ CHB Excavating

Christopher Clark ............................................... World Insurance Associates, LLC

Julia D’Allessandro .................................................................. D’Allessandro Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

Best wishes and thank you to UCANE President

We applaud your effort and dedication to maintaining economic growth and a unified voice for the industry.

Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ...................................................

L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

Wishes to Congratulate

UCANE’s 2023 Officers & Board of Directors

OFFICERS

President: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti..............................GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella.............................RJV Construction Corp.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese ............................................................... Albanese Brothers, Inc.

Vincent Barletta ................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division

Mike Biszko, III .................................................................. Biszko Contracting Corp.

Calvin Brandford ............................................................................ CHB Excavating

Christopher Clark ............................................... World Insurance Associates, LLC

Julia D’Allessandro .................................................................. D’Allessandro Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

BEST WISHES TO UCANE’S 2023 OFFICERS AND BOARD

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

OFFICERS

President: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti..............................GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella.............................RJV Construction Corp.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese ............................................................... Albanese Brothers, Inc.

Vincent Barletta ................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division

Mike Biszko, III .................................................................. Biszko Contracting Corp.

Calvin Brandford ............................................................................ CHB Excavating

Christopher Clark ............................................... World Insurance Associates, LLC

Julia D’Allessandro .................................................................. D’Allessandro Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

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Congratulations to UCANE’s 2023 Officers and Board of Directors

OFFICERS

President: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti..............................GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella.............................RJV Construction Corp.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese ............................................................... Albanese Brothers, Inc.

Vincent Barletta ................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division

Mike Biszko, III .................................................................. Biszko Contracting Corp.

Calvin Brandford ............................................................................ CHB Excavating

Christopher Clark ............................................... World Insurance Associates, LLC

Julia D’Allessandro .................................................................. D’Allessandro Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

We are proud to be a UCANE member and wish to congratulate the Officers and Board who will lead UCANE in 2021.

FEENEY

TO THE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO WILL LEAD UCANE IN 2023

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.

THE SAFEST WAY IS THE FEENEY WAY

On behalf of the 102 Cities and Towns represented by the Norfolk – Bristol - Middlesex Highway Association, we offer UCANE our best wishes on your 69th 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

Kevin Johnson President Town of Brookline

Joseph Flanagan

1st Vice President Town of Dedham

Joseph Flanagan

2nd Vice President City of Newton

David Field, P.E. Director of Public Works Town of Easton

OFFICERS

President: Ryan McCourt...................... McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney.............................C. C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti..............................GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella.............................RJV Construction Corp.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcella Albanese ............................................................... Albanese Brothers, Inc.

Vincent Barletta ................................................................... Barletta Heavy Division

Mike Biszko, III .................................................................. Biszko Contracting Corp.

Calvin Brandford ............................................................................ CHB Excavating

Christopher Clark ............................................... World Insurance Associates, LLC

Julia D’Allessandro .................................................................. D’Allessandro Corp.

George DeFelice ......................................................................DeFelice Corporation

Jerry Gagliarducci .................................................. Gagliarducci Construction, Inc.

Joe Gioioso ...........................................................................P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.

Justin Goodheart ........................................................... J. F. White Contracting Co.

David Hamilton ............................................................................. E. J. Prescott, Inc.

Dan Horgan ......................................................... R. H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Lisa French Kelley ................................................... W. L. French Excavating Corp.

Jim Madden ............................................................................... Palmer Paving Corp.

Chip McDonald ......................................................................... ATS Equipment, Inc.

Mike Ottavaino ........................................................ Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc.

Robbie Our ............................................................................ Robert B. Our Co., Inc.

Brian Rawston ..............................................................................Jay Cashman, Inc.

Best

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 69th Anniversary. We look forward to continuing to work together with UCANE’s 2023 Board of Directors to improve the Public Works Industry.

MHA Officers 2023

WilliAM elOvirtA Treasurer

lisA DeMeO PresidenT, LynnfieLd

JOHn HAines

1sT Vice PresidenT, easT BridgewaTer

scOtt crisAfulli

2nd Vice PresidenT, MiLford

DAviD B. lAne secreTary, danVers

Wishes to Congratulate

UCANE’s

President: Ryan McCourt McCourt Const. Company

President Elect: Brian Cooney C.C. Construction, Inc.

Treasurer: Chris Valenti GVC Construction, Inc.

Secretary: Querino Pacella RJV Construction Corp.

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