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SWAMPSCOTT RD - STREET FILE
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Keufsi.>• J4 wr/I Cu./ �c cvf�. �Ec ywNus odai so �Haf r /�w, Nru°sf-iys 1e sy p f COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ' S EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS r DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Metropolitan Boston—Northeast Regional Office 0 JANE SWIFT I'll Governor IVSV BOB DURAND JUL 312002 Secretary LAUREN A.LISS CITY OF SALEM Commissioner BOARD OF HEALTH Iuly23, 2002 Mr. Sean Scully RE: SALEM—Solid Waste Beta Group Inc. a ransfer Station S v-'o 1420 Providence Highway USTRemoval Suite 117 •FMF 39690 Norwood MA, 02062` Dear Mr. Scully: ; The Metropolitan Boston/Northeast Regional cl&e`of the Department of Envlronm`ental, ' { + Protection'Bureau of Waste Prevention,Division of Solid Waste Management(tlie"Department"); approves the't6quest from the town of Salem to conduct an underground storage tank"(UST) r removal from the Salem Transfer Station in accordance with the'Massachusetts Contingency Plan .t MCP In.accordance with the MCP, if contamination is detected in or groundwater around the.UST that.require's a 2 or 72-hour Notification to.de Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup;a F :ram, . . , e Immediate Response:Action(IRA)must be conducted pursuant.to 310CMR,40.0410(Pr(ivisions of IRAs).At the concluston of all IRA activities and submission of an IRA Completion, t .. Statement,any mg remam toll or groundwater imvestigation will be conducted pursuant to 310 CAM 19,000(Solid Waste Management Regulations,)and the established guidelines presented in Department's guidance document•I andfill Technical Guidance Manual (DEP Publication No. SWMID: 001791-G;Rev. 5/97). Please be advised that the Department reserves the right to require additional assessment and investigation of the UST area based on a review of the analytical results. It is the applicant's responsibility to comply with all other applicable federal, state,°and local statutes and regulations as a prerequisite to conducting the UST removal. ti t, This lnformatlon 1a available in alternate format by eaWng oar ADA cwrdimtor at(617)574-6872.. ' 205A Laviell SL Wilmington,MA 01887 . Phone(978)661-7600 . Faz(978)681-7815 . TTD#(978)681-7879 - Web Site:httpv . ass. ovEP .t a tt :/AM G /D r Printed'on Recycled Paper ' c • .. t$$t lgt ;yES ! > st 3 , i ♦(1 � . K# ♦1 _�♦s,� f # r a ad 5hk1 ?' Ji i.r 3 Salem Transfer Station, UST Removal °= ' Page 2of2 Should you have any questions relative to this letter,please contact John Morey at(978) 661-7663. Sincerely, Sincerely, IhnP.Morey idi O'Brien Environmental Analyst Deputy Regional Director cc: Mr. Stanley Bornstein, City of Salem Department of Public.Works Salem Board of Health John Keenan, Salem City Solicitor, 222 Essex Street, Salem,MA 01970 Robert George,Northside Carting,Inc., 21 S Weathersfield,' St. Rowley,MA 01969 Y . 'f '�ar • Lyrf , - a .... .. , � # �—.� ...a +•i si r+rv+•. ..e Frl� a.1.• } .� f.�$a _ T . " ..m.« d.�� ��.. k • A_ }yy}yy }� py�r} f y�.y y� �jp}} co Al1lonweattb of NlIA��I bugcll� a`��NS\ MASSACq®BF State Reclamation Board T NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS MOSQUrrO CONTROL o AND WETLANDS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT °�SwEmANost P.O. Box 5068 Walter G. ivionmomery Andover, MA 01810 Telephone: Director (978)474-4640 Jack A. Card,Jr. Fax: Operations Manager (978) 470-0175 Emily W. D. Sullivan tt Wetlands Project Coordinator 03 October 2003 y OCT G - 2003 Mr. Lou Iuliano Cl ! -' � — �,._"Ni General Manager BOARD OF HEALTH Aggregate Industries 1715 Broadway Saugus,MA 01906 Re: Aggregate Composting Site—Swampscott Road, Salem—Drainage Alteration Plan Dear Mr. Iuliano: With the continued and expanding threat of West Nile Virus in the northeast, the design construction and maintenance of storm water containment structures(SWCS) is of particular concern to mosquito control and public health officials. The preferred habitat of the primary vector mosquito species(Culex pipiens) of West Nile Virus is highly organic and polluted conditions, such as those found in SWCS. Our review of and recommendations for the site are intended to reduce the potential for mosquito breeding in the SWCS. I have inspected the site and reviewed the Remedial Grading and Drainage Plan for the composting site located on Swampscott Road, Salem Massachusetts. The following recommendations will reduce the potential for mosquito breeding: I. The positions of the storage yards for Agrisource and the landscaping waste should be switched to reduce the amount of organic material washing into the SWCS. The current design calls for highly organic material to be stored closest to the SWCS. 2. The SWCS should be designed to draw down and drain within six days after a rainfall or flooding event to prevent mosquito breeding. The structures should be maintained as necessary by removing the accumulation of organic material that �a Committed to a partnership of the principles of mosquito control and wetlands management s Mr. Lou Iuliano 03 October 03 page 2 of 2 could impede drainage through the substrate and provide favorable habitat for vector mosquito species. 3. The SWCS should be inspected for mosquito breeding by Aggregate Industries on a regular schedule. If mosquito breeding is found, the structure should be treated with Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) dunks, following the manufacturer's instructions. Best regards, Robyn A. Janus ewski Technician Specialist cc: Joanne Scott, Salem Board of Health . Bruce Thibodeau, Director&City Engineer Joseph E.Nerden, Assistant City Engineer&Assistant Director DPW Joan Lovely, Ward 3 City Councilor i A✓ yy m }y(� cart f yy55 yy 9� ett5 p51 M43Sgby CI �Qll Llll®IIIU LIA IL� Ol- �lLA Z71AC�64�L14L1 y � N State Reclamation Board e A � NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS MOSQUITO CONTROL, 41t AND 'bb6gNOW[I6tN>1g�P�Pb� WETLANDS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT P.O. Box 5068 vdalter C. iion¢gomery Andover, MA 01810 Telephone: Director (978) 474-4640 Jack A. Card, Jr. Fax: Operations Manager (978) 470-01.75 Emily W. D. Sullivan Wetlands Project Coordinator 'I%�',''�` 4� 14 1lQ�4 0 IF- 03 October 2003 OCT 0 —2003 Mr. Lou Iuliano c f General Manager BOARD OF HEALTH Aggregate Industries 1715 Broadway Saugus,MA 01906 Re: Aggregate Composting Site—Swampscott Road, Salem—Drainage Alteration Plan Dear Mr. Iuliano: With the continued and expanding threat of West Nile Virus in the northeast,the design construction and maintenance of storm water containment structures (SWCS) is of particular concern to mosquito control and public health officials. The preferred habitat of the primary vector mosquito species(Culex pipiens) of West Nile Virus is highly organic and polluted conditions, such as those found in SWCS. Our review of and recommendations for the site are intended to reduce the potential for mosquito breeding in the SWCS. I have inspected the site and reviewed the Remedial Grading and Drainage Plan for the composting site located on Swampscott Road, Salem Massachusetts. The following recommendations will reduce the potential for mosquito breeding: 1. The positions of the storage yards for Agrisource and the landscaping waste should be switched to reduce the amount of organic material washing into the SWCS. The current design calls for highly organic material to be stored closest to the SWCS. 2. The SWCS should be designed to draw down and drain within six days after a rainfall or flooding event to prevent mosquito breeding. The structures should be maintained as necessary by removing the accumulation of organic material that e� Committed to a partrtership of the Principfes of mosquito control and wetfands management Mr- Lou Iuliano 03 October 03 page 2 of 2 could impede drainage through the substrate and provide favorable habitat for vector mosquito species. 3. The SWCS should be inspected for mosquito breeding by Aggregate Industries on a regular schedule. If mosquito breeding is found,the structure should be treated with Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) dunks, following the manufacturer's instructions. Best regards, Robyn A..Janu e ski Technician Specialist cc: Joanne Scott, Salem Board of Health Bruce Thibodeau, Director& City Engineer Joseph E.Nerden, Assistant City Engineer&Assistant Director DPW Joan Lovely, Ward 3 City Councilor 6 .� CITY OF SALEM� MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES a o. 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 �pMlNE♦1DNt BRUCE D. THIBODEAU, P.E. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES/CITY ENGINEER STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TEL: 978-745-9595 EXT. 321 MAYOR FAX: 978-745-0349 September 22, 2003 VIA FACSIMILE AND FIRST CLASS MAIL Mr. Lou Iuliano General Manager Aggregate Industries 1715 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 Re: Aggregate Composting Site—Swampscott Road, Salem—Drainage Alteration Permit Dear Mr. Iuliano: Thank you for working with us to mitigate the impacts of the on-going Landscape Gardeners Association (LGA) composting/yard waste site. Meetings with you, the LGA and Tim Gould, of Agresource Inc., have been extremely useful in shaping the intended future use of the existing site. The City looks forward to a positive working relationship as a result of your work to date. As you know the existing operation of the compost site, over the life of its operation, has been a source of public health complaints related to odors, aesthetics and general operation. Although, the LGA has made strides to improve the operation in recent years, public health issues have persisted. The proposed Drainage Alteration Plan, submitted by John Lavin of your office on July 7, 2003, has been approved with the following conditions. Our comments are based on the July 7"' plan and subsequent meetings with you, LGA and Tim Gould. Our understanding of the site is that, although owned by Aggregate Industries, there are three parties involved in the operation and that it will be more of a staging site for raw materials and a mixed "final" soil product. The REMEDIAL GRADING + DRAINAGE PLAN, by Hancock Engineering Associates, dated 3/14/03, delineates the proposed "base conditions" for the site and proposed retention pond to handle any erosion or site material washout as a result of rainfall and storm water run-off. The base conditions plan delineates the property boundaries, permanent two-foot contours, retention pond and division of the site between the LGA and Aggregate/Agresource. I'.vN,Acnwygrcbna annMei sim M I tl11i Aw U Mr. Lou Juliano September 22, 2003 Page 2 of 3 The following conditions must be addressed and complied with, in a manor satisfactory to the City Engineer, as part of this final approval of your Drainage Alteration Plan. The City Engineer reserves the right to inspect and require changes to operating procedures on-site should conditions on-site violate the spirit of the Final Approved Drainage Alteration Plan. 1. The LGA hhs agreed, through Mat Leahy LGA's representative, to install a `living screen" of arborvitaes, 3 ft on center, the entire length of the site, along Swampscott Road. The arborvitaes will be a minimum of 5 ft in height. The first section of angled fence on each side of the existing gate is excluded from this condition to allow adequate vehicle sight-distances into and out of the site. Existing vegetation will be cleared prior to installing the arborvitaes. 2. Chain link fence is to be installed along Swampscott Road to fill the gap in the existing chain link fence. 3. Operationally, several piles of various materials are to be limited to maximum heights and volumes. The intent is to minimize aesthetic impacts beyond the boundaries of the site, to alleviate odors and minimize dust. Based on comments from both Tim Gould and Mat Leahy, ALL piles are to be less than 15 feet in high. 4. Agresource intends to mix screened compost with a mineral silt by-product from Aggregate's quarry operation across the street, to produce an engineered loam for commercial use. The MAXIMUM pile volumes for this part of the operation should be 2,000 yds of finished compost, 1,000 yds of mineral silt OR a finished loam pile of 3,000 yds as a result of combining the compost and silt. 5. The LGA is stockpiling yard waste that is to be picked up by Agresource and transported to their composting facility in Ipswich, MA. MAXIMUM pile volumes for the LGA is 2,000 yds consisting only of leaves, 2,000 yds of mixed yard waste and 1,000 yds of wood chips. Agresource intends to truck materials out of the Swampscott Road site and then return with product/materials from the Ipswich facility. The City's main concern is that during the peak grass growth months of late spring and early summer that the cut grass stockpiled on-site may still cause an odor problem despite the vastly improved operational proposal thus far. We strongly suggest that a separate pile consisting only of grass clippings be established during this period for more frequent removal from the site. A grass clipping pile of 1,000 yds or less could be mixed with the wood chip pile as a suitable composting material for the Ipswich facility. The Health Department reserves all rights to shut down the operation should a valid public health issue arise, such as an odor complaint. F. Ntrdeii ggfegem cmn,st sic W 803 Aac Mr. Lou Juliano Scplember 22, 2003 Page 3 of 3 6. The retention pond needs to be reviewed by the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District for mosquito control issues. Comments and recommendation for the operation and maintenance of the retention pond to control the propagation of mosquitoes, especially the species carrying West Nile Virus, are to be documented by Aggregate and incorporated into this plan and operating procedures. Copy all correspondence regarding this issue to the City Engineer. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and the conditions herein by signing below and return to my attention. Retain a copy for your files. Your temporary Drainage Plan approval expires October 15, 2003. Given the extensive amount of time your organization and the City has devoted to developing a well thought plan, we trust that enacting the final approved plan will go all the more smoothly. Feel free to call me should have any questions related to this matter. Verrph . truly yours neer r DPW : ruceodeau, Director& City Engineer .Joanne Scott, Health Agent Joan Lovely, Ward 3 City Councilor Acknowledged Receipt of this document and the conditions herein. Aggregate Industries, Inc. Name (printed) Title (printed) Signature & date I'UNcrJoiNyymyam wngm'i 61 091803 Auc THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Department of Agricultural Resources 251 Causeway Street� , 1�58 114 617-626-1700 fax -(1�Svf`'ix; v FA ffiTT ROMNEY SCP 3 O 2003 J) ELLEN ROY HERZFELDER Governor Secretary CITY OF SALEM TERRY HEALEY BOARD OF HEALTH DOUGLAS PIE �utenant Governor Commissioner WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV) LARVICIDE USE REPORT REQUEST TOTALFORM Dear WNV Contact: You should consider submitting your WNV LARVICIDE USE REPORTS for 2003 as soon as possible. If your city/town did not use larvicide during 2003,report this anyway. Be informed that a number of WNV larvicide use reports regarding use of products in catch basins/storm drains have been incorrect or incomplete. As a result,these Use Reports were sent back. I have enclosed up-to-date forms if you need them.Finally,we need you to complete a form that provides totals for your municipality (complete the below table). Some municipalities use two different products and/or are members of a mosquito control project. Please use the same table below to record the totals for these situations too. In other words, we need a true total of how much and what kind of larvicide was used in catch basins for the entire municipality. You may want to designate a sub total for the mosquito control project and for a particular Department in the municipality with a grand total. Also, this may be true for the case of two different he same city/town/town too. This will help Department's using materials within t y p us to have an accurate picture of the total amounts of Dep g catch basins treated and the product(s) used for each municipality. Thank for your cooperation in this matter. 2003 West Nile Virus Larvicide Use Table Total Total City/Town Catch Product Trade EPA REG NAME OF ACTIVE Pounds Range of Dates Name Basins Name # INGREDIENT Product Covering Treatments Treated Used If you should have any questions,please contact me at 617-626.1777. Sincerely, / ark S. uffone, E t anEnvi tal Analyst nmolo I ATTACHMENT A-USE REPORT INFO/EXAMPLE, FORM, AND CONVERSIONS :f WEST NILE VIRUS MOSQUITO LARVICIDE USE REPORT INFORMATION FOR_2003 If your municipality uses any larvicide in catch basins/storm drains during the year_2003 , it is imperative to send this information to the address below at the completion of the larviciding program. Remember, it is a condition of obtaining the special time-limited permit and complies with state pesticide regulation. If your municipality does not use larvicide during the year_2003_, you still must report to the address below. NOTE: YEAR West Nile Virus permits will not be issued unless the information is received. Send USE REPORT information to: Department of Food and Agriculture Pesticide Bureau,Suite 500 251 Causeway Street Boston,MA 02114-2151 ATTN: LARVICIDE USE REPORT for year_2003 Application records must be kept for each separate day that applications are made. These records must list: Name of the city/town Name of the applicator The pesticide applied (brand name and EPA Registration Name) The times of the application Method of application Total amounts applied per day Location (streets) where catch basins/storm drains were applied to EXAMPLE: City/Town: Boston Applicator: Joe Coffee Date: June 3,_2003 Time applied: 7- 10 AM 3 HOURS Brand Name: Altosid Pellets EPA REG NO: 2724-44 Application Method: Hand TOTAL AMOUNT APPLIED FOR THE DATE: 25 pounds Locations of applications/ basins: see attached map (or you can list the individual street names) USE REPORT FORM (SEE PAGE 3) 2 USE RECORD FOR WEST NILE VIRUS LARVICIDING FOR YEAR 2003 IMPORTANT: This form should be completed for each separate day that applications are made. This form can be reproduced. rt 1.CITY/TOWN 2.APPLICATOR(S): 3.DATE OF APPLICATION: 4.APPLICATION METHOD:HAND OTHER_ 5. HIGHLIGHT PRODUCTS USED: Methoprene Insect Growth Regulator(IGR) ♦ Product Trade Name: "ALTOSID" CIRCLE THE"ALTOSID"PRODUCT USED FROM THE LISTING BELOW: ALTOSID PELLETS ALTOSID BRIQUETS ALTOSID XR EPA REG NO: 2724-448 EPA REG NO 2724-3 75 EPA REG NO: 2724-421 (30 DAYS) (150 DAYS) *If you are NOT using the above listed"Altosid"products,then complete the following information: Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis(Bti) ♦ Product Name: EPA REG NO: Bacillus sphaericus(Bs) ♦ Product Name: EPA REG NO: 6.TOTAL AMOUNT APPLIED FOR THE APPLICATION DATE: NOTE: For#6 Indicate POUNDS (ibs) AND#of briquettes too (if applicable) Conversions: (28.35 grams=1 oz),(16 oz=1 lb),(454 grams=1 lb) List streets and roads where catch basins were treated OR Provide a map of the municipality with the streets and roads receiving treatment can be highlighted. Note: Use a different color-marking pen for each day of application and attach map to this form. a. b. C. d. e. 7. Number of catch basins treated on the application date: 8. Approximate number of hours treating catch basins: 3 BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE LARVICIDE USE REPORT RECORDING POUNDS AND INCLUDE TOTALSTOO! BY USING THE BELOW CONVERSIONS (SEE EXAMPLE) Vectolex WSP= 10 grams Altosid XR briquet=46 grams Vectolex CG =3.3 grams Altosid 30-day briquet=7 grams Altosid pellets(2/3 tablespoon)=7 grams Mosquito BTI Dunks=14.67 grams 1 Pound (lb) =454 grams A FORMULA # of catch basins (TIMES) grams =total grams TOTAL grams (DIVIDED BY)454 grams= lbs EXAMPLE-3,112 catch basins TIMES 7 grams (ONE 30-DAY BRIQUET PER CATCH BASIN) =21, 784 grams 21,784 grams DIVIDED BY 454 GRAMS = 47.9 lbs OR 48 POUNDS 4 e�cOA�W� CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 5 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES �. 720 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 /MMg��•` BRUCE D. THIBODEAU, P.E. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES/CITY ENGINEER STAN LEV J. U$DVICZ, JR. TEL: 978-745-9595 EXT. 321 n{, t y •� MAYOR FAX: 978-745-0349 I�. A„ t" September 22, 2003 S/IA FACSIMILE AND FIRST CLASS MAIL kli-. Lou Iuliano General Manager Aggregate Industries 1715 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 Re: Aggregate Composting Site— Swampscott Road, Salem—Drainage Alteration Permit Dear Mr. Iuliano: Thank you for working with us to mitigate the impacts of the on-going Landscape Gardeners Association (LGA) composting/yard waste site. Meetings with you, the LGA and Tim Gould, of :Agresource Inc., have been extremely useful in shaping the intended future use of the existing site. The City looks forward to a positive working relationship as a result of your work to date. As you know the existing operation of the compost site, over the life of its operation, has been a source of public health complaints related to odors, aesthetics and general operation. Although, the LGA has made strides to improve the operation in recent years, public health issues have persisted. The proposed Drainage Alteration Plan, submitted by John Lavin of your office on July 1, 2003, has been approved with [lie following conditions. Our comments are based on the July 7°i plan and subsequent meetings with you, LGA and Tim Gould. Our understanding of the site is that, although owned by Aggregate Industries, there are three parties involved in the operation and that it will be more of a staging site for raw materials and a mixed "final" soil product. The REMEDIAL GRADING 4 DRAINAGE PLAN, by Hancock Engineering Associates, dated 3/14/03, delineates the proposed "base conditions" for the site and proposed retention pond to handle any erosion or site material washout as a result of rainfall and storm water run-off. The base conditions plan delineates the property boundaries, permanent two-foot contours, retention pond and division of the site between the LGA and A g g re g ate/A g re s o u r c e. I'V NnAcnUtymynm cninlnzi sine U91 MUl,4w Mr. Lou Juliano September 22, 2003 Page 2 of 3 The following conditions must be addressed and complied with, in a manor satisfactory to the City Engineer, as part of this final approval of your Drainage Alteration Plan. The City Engineer reserves the right to inspect and require changes to operating procedures on-site should conditions on-site violate the spirit of the Final Approved Drainage Alteration Plan. I. The LGA has agreed, through Mat Leahy LGA's representative, to install a "living screen" of arborvitaes, 3 ft on center, the entire length of the site, along Swampscott Road. The prborvitaes will be a minimum of 5 ft in height. The first section of angled fence on each side of the existing gate is excluded from this condition to allow adequate vehicle sight-distances into and out of the site. Existing vegetation will be cleared prior to installing the arborvitaes. 2. Chain link fence is to be installed along Swampscott Road to fill the gap in the existing chain link fence. 3. Operationally, several piles of various materials are to be limited to maximum heights and volumes. The intent is to minimize aesthetic impacts beyond the boundaries of the site, to alleviate odors and minimize dust. Based on comments from both Tim Gould and Mat Leahy, ALL piles are to be less than 15 feet in high. 4. Agresource intends to mix screened compost with a mineral silt by-product from Aggregate's quarry operation across the street, to produce an engineered loam for commercial use. The MAXIMUM pile volumes for this part of the operation should be 2,000 yds of finished compost, 1,000 yds of mineral silt OR a finished loam pile of 3,000 yds as a result of combining the compost and silt. 5. The LGA is stockpiling yard waste that is to be picked up by Agresource and transported to their composting facility in Ipswich, MA. MAXIMUM pile volumes for the LGA is 2,000 yds consisting only of leaves, 2,000 yds of mixed yard waste and 1,000 yds of wood chips. Agresource intends to truck materials out of the Swampscott Road site and then return with product/materials from the Ipswich facility. The City's main concern is that during the peak grass growth months of late spring and early summer that the cut grass stockpiled on-site may still cause an odor problem despite the vastly improved operational proposal thus far. We strongly suggest that a separate pile consisting only of grass clippings be established during this period for more frequent removal from the site. A grass clipping pile of 1,000 yds or less could be mixed with the wood chip pile as a suitable composting material for the Ipswich facility. The Health Department reserves all rights to shut down the operation should a valid public health issue arise, such as an odor complaint. P VNerAcnWggregate cwnpnst site 091803 due Mr. Lou Juliano September 22, 2003 Page 3 qr3 6. The retention pond needs to be reviewed by the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District for mosquito control issues. Comments and recommendation for the operation and maintenance of the retention pond to control the propagation of mosquitoes, especially the species carrying West Nile Virus, are to be documented iby Aggregate and in cor orated into this Ian and operating P rocedure s.CoPY all correspondence regarding this issue to the City Engineer. ineer. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and the conditions herein by signing below and return to my attention. Retain a copy for your files. Your temporary Drainage Plan approval expires October 15, 2003. Given the extensive amount of time your organization and the City has devoted to developing a well thought plan, we trust that enacting the final approved plan will go all the more smoothly. Feel free to call me should have any questions related to this matter. Very truly yours o Volt . Nerden As istant City Engineer & ssistant Director DPW C: Bruce Thibodeau, Director& City Engineer Joanne Scott, Health Agent Joan Lovely, Ward 3 City Councilor Acknowledged Receipt of this document and the conditions herein. Aggregate Industries, Inc. Name (printed) Title (printed) Signature & date P UNcrzlcnUyg¢gem--,It sim 091603.d. IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR —)-a DATE 7- (, " qC� TIME P.M. M finl? " C �2Ue/f✓/1 OF L)<p PHONE /o J'' AREA COOS NUMBER EXTENSION O FAX ❑ MOBILE AREA CODE NUMBER TIME TO CALL TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CAME TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU RUSH RETURNED YOUR CALL WILL FAX TO YOU MESSAGE � , a4 - SIGNED A FORM 4009 MADE IN U.S.A. SEF TABLE FAR /MPERNOUS CO?E ELEVATION BENCH MARKS EMBANKMENT MATERIALS EMBANKMENT TOo =C KEY � A DATUM: N.G.V.D. 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AGRESOURCE— 100 MAIN STREET, AMESBURY, MA 01913 Phone 800-313-3320 Fax 978-388-4198 W Ww.AGRESOURCEINC.COM AGRESOURCE--THE SOURCE FOR Compos,r Volume 3 Spring 2003 THE AGRESOURCE DISPATCH INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Choosing the Right Compost Golf Compost,and Family 2 Choosing the right compost for a par- Compost is the product derived Nursery Production Using 3 ticular landscaping project is an impor- from the thermophilie, aerobic deeom- A61tF:'SOIL Compost tant consideration because composts position of organic residues under Compost Stabilty Testing 4 vary significantly in makeup and thus controlled conditions. There are three in results. Compost is almost always general categories of compost: leaf News from The Source 4 used to amend soil, and the desired soil and yard waste or green waste com- change requires that the compost have post; biosolids compost made from the necessary properties to produce the municipal wastewater treatment plant and beneficial microbes, relative to intended results. solids and typically clean ground other composts. Nevertheless, leaf and There are three key properties wood or sawdust; and compost made yard waste compost significantly im- compost should have in high levels to from manure and animal bedding. proves soil for general landscape ap- provide optimum benefit to soil: or- Compost may have additional ingredi- plications and is a valuable source of ganic matter, nutrients, and beneficial ents that affect its properties. For ex- organic matter. microbes. Composts from different ample, biosolids compost can have The quality of leaf compost can sources may vary in these properties paper fiber and/or wood ash in addi- vary from site to site. For example, if and also may have different physical tion to or as a substitute to wood. not composted properly, it can contain properties that can affect drainage. Leaf and Yard Waste Compost weed seeds. Leaf and yard compost This article discusses basic differences The most ubiquitous compost is with more wood in it will enhance among the most common composts leaf and yard waste or green waste drainage. Where poor drainage is a made in the Northeast, US, and how compost. Typically, this type of com- concern, leaf and yard waste compost compost's properties affect its use as a post ranks lowest in the three key should be tested at a lab prior to use to soil amendment. properties of organic matter, nutrients, ensure that it does not (cunt. p. 2) Duquette Brothers Build Athletic Facility in Berkshires David and Dan Duquette are finishing the power of positive thinking, and de- clubhouse in Fort Myers,Florida. construction of the Dan Duquette veloping the right attitude to succeed Dennis Duquette, a graduate of the Sports Academy, a state-of-the-art year are some of the subjects to be taught in Stockbridge School of Agriculture, and round athletic facility and conference the inaugural season. consultant Murray Cook, who is the center. Located in Hinsdale; MA, next Duquette constructed a 6000 chief field consultant for Major League to scenic Plunkett Lake, it will be square foot Major League clubhouse baseball, designed and built the fields. opening on May 24, 2003, with a spe- patterned after the Boston Red Sox The athletic fields are sand-based to pro- cial parent-child weekend that vide good drainage and to pre- will feature former Boston Red vent compaction. They are Sox manager Joe Morgan as a ; }, ; made with 12-14 inches of me- special guest. F dium grade sand with 2 inches A key component of the - of AGRESOIL COMPOST, which project is a summer camp where was tilled into the sand mixture campers can learn baseball and before it was hydro seeded with basketball from former profes- '- athletic strains of Kentucky sional athletes and the top ama- Blue grass. teur coaches in the Northeast, For more information or along with life skills from pro- to sign up for one of the fessional trainers that will help opening events of the Academy them make healthy lifestyle in 2003, log onto www. choices. Nutrition, self control, duquettesportsacademy.com. Page 2 Volume 3 Choosing the Right COmpOStcontinued from p. l inhibit water infiltration rate. When bio- The addition of other ingredients, organic matter. Additionally, manure solids is composted with leaf and yard however, may limit biosolids com- compost has the potential for a large compost, drainage may be a concern, but post's use. For example, adding amount of weeds seeds. Nevertheless organic content, nutrient levels, and mi- wood ash can cause the compost to if made with care, manure compost crobial activity are all substantially in- become alkaline, and the fine- can be a high quality compost, usable creased. textured ash has the potential to slow in a wide range of landscaping appli- Biosolids Compost drainage. Similarly, paper fiber used cations. Biosolids compost typically pro- in compost increases bulk density of vides maximum benefit to soil as an compost and may reduce drainage. Conclusion amendment providing the highest level of Manure Compost . In conclusion, it is always impor- organic matter, nutrients, and beneficial Manure compost made in New tant to know the type (general cate- microbes. Additionally, it enhances England is quite variable from one gory), the source, and any additional drainage and decreases soil bulk density facility to the next. The ratio of bed- ingredients of compost. Any reputable due to the presence of fine wood particles ding to manure will cause significant producer should be able to provide a used in the composting process. differences in organic matter content recent analysis. Finally, visiting the Biosolids compost made with pure and nutrient levels. When little bed- facility where the compost is made to wood(ground and screened to 3/8"minus ding is used, the compost will be observe how compost is stored and or in the form of sawdust) as the only dense and soil-like. In contrast, if a handled can assure the user that he or other ingredient is the highest quality high amount of bedding is used, it she is getting a consistent quality and most versatile compost available. will be low in nutrients but high in product. Golf, Compost, and Family By Richard Luff Does--any-,superintendent's New Year's overlooked.in,modem,times_in.favor, because compost_holds..many.times.its resolutions include any of the following: of easier to use pesticides and fertiliz- weight in water. Adding 10-20% com- irrigate less, use fewer fertilizers, use ers. Sand-based greens are the pre- post to a sand topdressing can save on fewer chemicals, stay under budget, or dominant green used in the golf in- water usage over time. spend more time with the family? In- dustry today mainly for two reasons, The same compost and sand top- cluding high quality compost into your playability and drainage. In using dressing will also assist the turf man- maintenance program may help you straight sand topdressing in the quest ager in reducing fertilizer use. For achieve one or even all of these goals. for playability and drainage, superin- years the turf industry has known that While compost use on golf courses is tendents have disregarded many of more organic matter in the soil directly nothing new, low-tech compost has been the basic tenets of soil and plant corresponds with increased nutrient re- health. tention. Over time compost will in- Let's start with irrigation. We crease organic matter in the soil. This THE AGRESOURCE DISPATCH all know that sand drains wonderfully alone can reduce the frequency and Managing Editor Tim J. Gould and resists compaction. But let's face amount of fertilizer used. The other t, we used millions of gallons of wa- added feature of compost is the increase Editor Sydney J. Baily ter to keep turfgrass alive in the in number and activity of soil microor- Contributing Editor Geoff A.Kuter drought of 2002. It is our responsi- ganisms. This microbial activity bility as stewards .of both the land reaches a frenzy when high quality THE AGRESOURCE DisPATCH is pub- and the game of golf to cut back on compost is used. Soil organisms proc- lished annually by Agresource, INC., Water usage if at all possible. While ess and mineralize soil nutrients in an 100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913. it takes the addition of 50% or more incredibly efficient fashion, making of sand to soil before seeing any of them more available to the turf, and the THE AGRESOUHCE DISPATCH welcomes sand's benefits (water infiltration, organisms can release the nutrients in a comments and article suggestions, less compaction), the addition of as slow and sustained fashion. This proc- which can be submitted to the manag- little as 5-10% compost to sand will ess can make your fertilizer applica- ing editor at the address above or at generate benefits in water retention tions more efficient and in the end the email address: TGould@AGRESOU RCEINC.COM. For more information, visit our web- Download a copy of Agresource's Applications and Specifications Manual site: AGRESOURCUNC.COM. at AGRESOURCEINC.COM or call 1-800-313-3320 to receive your copy. THE AGRESOURCE DISPATCH Page 3 ! Nursery Production Using AGRESOIL COMPOST As a greenhouse grower with five from the local supplies I got the As a grower with concerns about ( years experience using AGRESOIL healthiest weed crop you ever saw. the environment, it is nice to know IIf COMPOST in a commercial growing That's when I turned to Agre- that by using AGRESOIL COMPOST in operation, I can firmly attest to the source. Agresource has worked with my mix, I can help communities recy- benefits gained by the addition of this municipalities to collect organic com- cle organics successfully, while re- product to my growing mix. posts and then formulated a finished ducing my own impact by cutting Using AGRESOIL COMPOST in my product, which is extremely consis- back on water, fertilizer,and chemical mix has added weight to my peat tent, highly organic, biologically ac- requirements of my crops. based mix, while maintaining excel- tive and nutrient rich, not to mention David J. Toohey, Groden Center lent aeration. The compost has re- practically weed-free. Greenhouse duced the labor costs associated with The added weight is especially watering and the biologically active helpful in container crops like fuchsia material reduces chemical costs asso- and geraniums, enabling me to grow We use 100%AGRESOIL COM- ciated with the fertilizers and pesti- bigger healthier plants. My fuchsia POST as our potting media for our cides. crop has also benefited from the bio- bamboo plants in 43 containers and After years of growing in the logical activity introduced to the con- larger. For smaller containers we use "peat-like" mixes, I became convinced tainer with the use of AGRESOIL COM- bark shavings and perlite with that the mixes were too sterile, almost POST. I have been able to eliminate AGRESOIL COMPOST at a rate of 4-3- lifeless and required great pains to the fungicide treatments I needed to 5. What we like about AGRESOIL maintain the balance of water and nu- use in my old mixes. I cut out the fun- COMPOST is its drainage and weight trients required to produce a quality gicide treatment at transplanting, and characteristics. It drains well and is crop. I decided to add organic com- most years I am able to finish the crop the right weight. post, but when I used the material with no fungicide treatments at all. Chris DeRosa, New England Bamboo (Luff, continued) tendent of the highly acclaimed Ban- analyzed. Measurements of organic reduce�overall-fertilizer-use don`Dunes-Golf-Clubuin-Oregon;—has matter; pH-,C:N=ratio',-biological'activ`+ This same feeding frenzy of soil been able to reduce his fertilizer try, and disease suppressive character- organisms that makes nutrients more budget by 50% and has nearly elimi- istics should be measured by a bio- readily available also is responsible analytical laboratory. A reputable for a degree of disease suppression. compost producer should be able to When soil organisms are active they G provide you with these statistics. are competing for food with many of Compost is not the "be all to end the organisms responsible for disease. all" for golf course maintenance, but it This competition reduces the number is an important tool for turf managers of disease organisms,thereby reducing that is currently underutilized. Geo- the severity of disease. graphic location and climate will al- If one is averse to mixing compost ways dictate how well certain cultural directly into a topdressing mix, there a' practices will work and the same holds is an alternative. Pound for pound the true for compost applications. Explor- most efficient way to use compost is ing the possibilities of irrigating less, in a compost tea. Commercial com- fertilizing less, and applying fewer post tea brewers are designed to incor- chemicals through the use of compost porate oxygen into a water and com- makes good sense. The potential for post mix so that aerobic organisms can fewer chemical and fertilizer inputs thrive. Most often molasses is used in will lower your budget and can hope- the brewing process as a food source fully open up some time for the family for the organisms. Compost tea must on a Sunday afternoon in July! be applied as soon as possible or the anted fungicide use by using compost aerobic organisms will die. Twenty tea every other day through his fertiga- Richard Luff is Superintendent of the pounds of compost can yield 50 gal- tion system. Sagamore Golf and Country Club in Ions of tea and can cover 2-10 acres. High quality compost is the key to North Hampton,NH. He is also co- Compost tea can be applied in a low- any compost use on a golf course. author of a new book titled Ecological pressure spray rig or through a fertiga- Whether you make it yourself or buy it Golf Course Management published by tion system. Troy Russell, Superin- from an outside source, it should be Ann Arbor Press AGRESOURCE, INC. PRESORTED 100 Main St. STANDARD Amesbury, MA 01913 U.S. AMEOSBURY, MAID PERMIT NO. 100 Return Service Requested Compost Stability Testing in Perspective Compost stability is the degree to which four-day carbon dioxide evolution test rimental(e.g, phytotoxic)to seed germi- compost is transformed micro- when measuring compost stability. Ex- nation and seedling growth will be de- biologically into more stable organic perience has shown that a respiration tected. and inorganic matter. Compost stability rate under 10 mg CO2-C/g VS/day is The compost user should be par- and its affect on plants when used in sufficiently stable for most applications ticuiarly careful using results obtained soil is difficult to measure. Compared when amending soil with compost. with test kits performed in uncontrolled to many other compost parameters, such Still, it must be noted that many conditions over short periods. These kits as soluble salts, pH or even C:N ratio, composts found to be not fully stable (or are prone to error and therefore may be there is relatively little known about the moderately unstable)' have performed inaccurate in measuring compost stabil- impact of stability on plant perform- very well in a number of applications— ity or in predicting the impact of com- ance. thus depending on its end use, compost post on plant growth. Similarly, com- In a recently completed study of should not be accepted or rejected based post self-heating tests are cumbersome compost stability, Dr. Michael on stability alone. to do and may be inaccurate. Switzenbaum (UMass Amherst) found To further evaluate compost quality In summary, accurate stability that various laboratories used a wide in a reasonably accurate manner, plant measurements can be obtained by using array of methods to test stability. How- growth tests or bioassays can be con- the USCC-recommended four-day test. ever, these laboratories were able to re- ducted. A plant growth test allows a par- However, stability by itself should not peatedly obtain consistent results when titular compost to be mixed with a be used as the basis to accept or reject they measured carbon dioxide given off known substrate at a controlled rate and compost. Stability is just one measure- over a four-day period. Furthermore, may also be useful in evaluating suitabil- ment among a number of parameters after extensive evaluation, the US Com- ity of compost. In a plant growth test, a that can be used to evaluate the suitabil- post Council (USCC) recommends the variety of compounds that could be det- ity of compost for various uses. News from The Source Agresource Expands—Now Sells and a new organic fertilizer, Agre- content, and an ideal environment for Products from Over 20 Facilities Start-and-Finish. beneficial microbes to thrive. It can be Agre-Start-and-Finish organic fer- applied directly to soil or used to fortify Agresource now sells from a network of tilizer can be purchased in bags, super- compost in the making of compost tea facilities throughout New England and sacks, and bulk. This fertilizer is the in high-end turfgrass applications, such New York State. A wide variety of perfect compliment to compost provid- as on golf courses. Call Agresource at compost products, manufactured soils, ing additional nutrients, organic matter 1-800-313-3320 for more information. f.� Made with post consumer recycled paper. F. 's AGRESOURCE—THE SOURCE FOR COMPOST Volume 2 Spring 2002 THE AGRESOURCE DIS ATCH The Vineyard Golf Club INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The first 18-hole golf '" "course to be constructed Erosion Control Us ng Compost 2 on beautiful Martha's r 3 The Complete Vineyard in decades, llecipe far Turf the Vineyard Golf Club -is nearing completion. Turf Research Using Compost 3 ,,,�,.,, ,. _ (Green #3 is shown here.) - - AGRESOIL COMPOST in a World-renowned "' .--� Fairfeld, CT golf course architect Metrimack Uses EMS 3 Donald Steel, who is noted for the highest quality courses that Outdoor Compost Manufacturing a blend into their natural surroundings,designed it. ment (IPM) protocol. The IPM in- tion of thirty-six soil moisture collec- Indeed Martha's Vineyard is a cludes the extensive use of bio- tors. unique setting for the establishment of rational products and quality compost Results from the monitoring pro- a new golf course. Environmental con- for the suppression of potential dis- gram provide information to the super- cerns, in particular the island's drink- eases. The compost chosen, AGRESOn, intendent to insure that efficient fertil- ing water supply, were taken into ac- COMPOST, was included in the sand- ity management is being conducted. count with every decision. based rootzone mix at 10% because of Now that the entire course is past Given the environmentally sensi- the proven performance of its physical the grow-in period, everyone is five nature of the project, superinten- and biological properties. pleased with the results. The Vineyard dent Jeff Carlson put together an or- Turfgrass Environmental Con- Golf Club has emerged as a leader in ganic-based approach that includes an sultants (TEC) has been contracted to successfully implementing organic- aggressive Integrated Pest Manage- monitor leachate through the installa- based turf management practices. From Urban Spoils to Urban Soils : The Necessity .of Compost Use Urban soils are typically distressed In order to help the urban envi- cates environmentally sustainable soils that have been disturbed by hu- ronment function better and improve practices using recycled materials such man activity. Most urban soils have a the place in which most of us live, it is as compost. significantly reduced ability to perform in our best interest as professionals Compost is a recycled product critical functions that are performed and private citizens to pay more atten- resulting from the controlled biologi- readily by healthy native soils, includ- tion to urban soils. Extensive literature cal decomposition of organic residues ing the ability to store water and nutri- exists on the topic. Professor Phillip J. that come mostly from urban spoils ents, regulate the flow of water, and Craul, Senior Lecturer in Landscape such as yard debris, food waste, soiled immobilize and degrade pollutants. Architecture at Harvard University's paper, wood waste, biosolids, and ma- The restoration of these vital Graduate School of Design, published nures. Putting these urban spoils back functions enables urban soils to be- a book on the topic for landscape ar- into urban soils is not only a sustain- come more productive and assist in chitects entitled Urban Soils— able practice; it is also an environmen- relieving environmental stress caused Applications and Practices Q. Wiley tally responsible activity that we must by urban activities. & Sons, 1999). In his book, he advo- continue to support and (cons. p. 2) Page 2 Volume 2 The Necessity of Using Compost—continued It m� bWrc4 i�6% 4 vn .. Muspw mm mWw, Py � t3 a w's�®�wM �nN.u,uC L+ wlm6ww 0wian>: 4wmM I � m6hRGeA Sail Nati%%Soil These schematics illustrate the difference between disturbed soil and native soil. The regular addition of compost to disturbed soil provides a wide range of beneficial microbes and restores the soil(as best as possible)to a native condition. engage in to improve urban environment, adequate organic matter, often they of a quality soil is organic matter manage resources more effectively, and are degraded, lacking the life- (AKA humus). Soil organic matter help restore an ecological balance. sustaining properties that fresh com- (SOM) improves soil structure, pro- Compost has the ability to bring post can provide. Arthur Allen, Cer- vides essential plant nutrients, and back many of the critical functions to tified Professional Soil Scientist, plays an important role in pollution depleted soil by adding vital organic mat- sums up the benefits of adding com- prevention and groundwater protec- ter. Even if urban soils appear to have post: "One of the major components tion"(Journal ofAMWS,Dec. 2001, ). Erosion Control Using Filter Berms By David Palmer,Landscape having an interim guideline for the six times more effective than silt fences Architect use of filter berms using compost. and ten times more effective than hay For the past ten years, hay bales and silt Filter berms are a blend of com- bales at preventing total suspended sol- fences have begun to be replaced by filter posted wood waste material that is ids from passing through, according to berms as the choice for contractors in screened so that particle sizes range a study conducted by the New England controlling erosion. What began as a way from 3 inches to a'h inch. The filter Transportation Consortium (NETC). for some states (e.g., Oregon, Maine, berm media is pneumatically blown For superior environmental protection California) to utilize their wood waste into place, providing excellent sur- on any construction site, filter berms material has evolved into the Maine DEP face-to-surface contact with the are a viable alternative that has proven ground and can be injected with any to work at controlling erosion. seed. Dave Palmer works at Barktech, Inc. The Agresource Dispatch Filter berms have proven to Managing Editor Tim J. Gould work effectively. Water and sediment is stored not only in the compost, but Editor Sydney J.Baily also in the pore spaces of the filter q` •� `t 1 . Contributing Editor Geoff A. Kuter media. The compost degrades certain pollutants such as hydrocarbons. Fil ter berms can be left on site to biode The Agresource Dispatch is published � w annually by AGRESOURCE,INC., 100 grade. Additionally, the cost of filter ? berm installation is equal to or less Agresource Dispatch welcommeses Main St.,Amesbury,MA 0 The than the cost of installation and re- x k c com- ments and article suggestions,which moval of hay bales and silt fences. can be submitted to the managing edi- Filter berms have shown to be 11 for at the address above or at the email address: Download a copy of AGRESOURCE'S TGould@AGRESOURCEINccoM. Applications and Specifications Manual For more information, visit our web- at AGRESOURCEINC.COM site: AGRESOURCEINC.COM. or call 1-800-313-3320 to receive your copy. THE AGRESOURCE DISPATCH Page 3 The Complete Recipe for a Healthy Lawn By Larry Ross,Horticulturalist eral years, there are four products that ments that produce the vivid green provide all the essential ingredients for color of grass. After using compost, The key to producing healthy plants lawn restoration and maintenance: soil tests of the same lawns consis- that reach their full potential has long tently showed dramatically raised been known. Justus Von Liebig, writ- 1. Slow and quick acting lime manganese and iron levels. As a result ing in 1840, discussed the necessity of 2. Slow release organic fertilizer of these elevated levels, lawns became supplying crops with the complete with approximately an 8-8-8 a rich emerald color that has persisted spectrum of nutrients, including trace analysis and endured. nutrients. Otherwise plants can not 3. One cubic yard of quality Additionally, as a result of in- reach their growth potential. compost per 1,000 square feet creasing the organic content and Producing lush vegetation is like 4. Perennial turfgrass seed thereby improving the water holding baking a cake. In order for a cake to capacity of the soil, homeowners were look and taste the way that a recipe High-quality compost is the nu- able to cut back on water used for irri- intends, all the ingredients must be trient powerhouse of my lawn care gation. included. But some ingredients are program, delivering a full range of nu- One application of high quality more key than others. If you leave out trients—most importantly the micro- compost keeps the soil stable, but soil an essential ingredient, in either cake nutrients that are essential to produc- testing is recommended to determine baking or lawn care,the results will be ing a healthy, lush lawn. Quality com- what minor adjustments are needed in unsatisfactory. It sounds simple, but post also provides vital organic matter terms of pH and macronutrient supply. the majority of people trying to create and significantly increases the cation attractive turf could more easily make exchange capacity making nutrients Larry Ross is the owner/operator of a perfect cake than apply the same more available to the turf. LR Lawn Care and a user of Agresoil principles to produce a healthy lawn. When conducting soil testing Compost."Agresoil is the best biosol- From my experience, having prior to using compost, I discovered ids compost product I have ever come worked on and maintained many resi- that most lawns showed deficient lev- across to solve my turf deficiency dential lawns over the course of sev- els of manganese and iron—the�ele- problems." News from THE SovRCE AGRESOIL COMPOST dividual technologies and isolated (EMS) demonstration project. Similar Used in Turf Research practices. The objective is to evaluate to an ISO 14001 program, this system the aesthetic and functional perform- will help insure that AGRESOIL COM- Researchers from the Integrated Pest ance of golf putting greens managed POST made in Merrimack, NH, will Management Program a[ Cornell Uni- under various cultural and pest man- remain a high-quality product. agement systems for feasibility, bier versity have selected AGRESOIL COM- logPOST for use in a USGA funded, three- satisfaction. ari faction. al response and golfer year Evaluation of Golf Turf Manage- satisfaction. ment Systems with Reduced Chemical * * * * * * Agresource Sells Pesticide Inputs at the Bethpage Green AGRESOIL COMPOST Course on Long Island,NY. Made in Fairfield, CT The project that is already under- Merrimack Participates in way is utilizing AGRESOIL COMPOST .Agresource will be selling AGRESOIL as winter cover. It is designed to pro- Environmental Management COMPOST and manufactured soil from vide information on the feasibility and System (EMS) Fairfield, CT's composting and land- performance of golf course turf man- scape supply yard. Due to an agree- aged with few or no chemical pesti- The Merrimack, NH, Wastewater ment with Ground Wood Products tides. Treatment Facility was one of forty and the town of Fairfield, AGRESOIL The project explores total man- facilities nationwide to participate in COMPOST and SUPERSOIL will now be agement systems, as practiced by turf the National Biosolids Partnership En- available for pick up by landscape managers, rather than focusing on in- vironmental Management System contractors in Fairfield County. AGRESOURCE9 INC. 100 Main St. Amesbury, MA 01913 Return Service Requested Compost Manufacturing at Its Best—Outdoors Making quality compost outdoors is not windrow turner is designed to thor- compost outdoors. Managing the mate- an easy task. Composting facility opera- oughly mix material so that all of it rial to control for moisture is always a tors everywhere are faced with changing reaches high temperatures, it breaks challenge and involves many elements weather conditions that range from ex- down evenly, and weed seeds are killed. in order to maintain the proper moisture tended dry periods to very wet condi- It is the first critical step in making qual- level, such as determining windrow tions. Agresource's facility manager, ity compost. size, windrow shape, wood content, and Ray Claverie has over ten years experi- Many compost producers use front- frequency of turning. ence operating a regional composting end loaders for turning material; this is Once cured, compost must be facility in Ipswich, MA, and has seen it an adequate method for creating compost screened with the right screener, typi- all. Following are some of the tools that but not for creating consistent, quality cally a trommel screen is the final step. he uses to make quality compost out- compost. And it is not nearly as effec- Screen size, that is the size of the open- doors. tive as a windrow turner in terms of ing that the compost must pass through, Creating consistently high-quality causing uniform decomposition of mate- should vary depending on the compost's compost outdoors starts with having the rial and weed seed kill. The end product intended use as an end-product. right equipment: a windrow turner. typically contains significant amounts of Anyone who has done it long This is a specialized machine that turns weed seeds when used to amend soil. enough will agree that making quality long piles (windrows) of organic mate- Having professional management is compost outdoors is a combination of rial that are actively composting. The the second key step in making quality both art and science. 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F -uiut rra 5 Y i• E g �Lo.�mli 3gA � � z <. 2?¢=3..f�e Y.�x���iYy�}Y: 3x$• a.°s&ts�e S O I L AMENDMENTS Protecting Local Water Resources by Amending Soil with Compost COMMUNITIES can protect water - resources by instituting minimum require- ments for organic matter in soil. Compost, v" much of which is generated locally, when W6 Incorporated into soil improves water holding capacity and soil quality. By incorporating compost into soil for establishment of lawns and landscape plantings, water used for im- gation is conserved and the potential for groundwater contamination is reduced. Background The need for clean and ample water Supply is well understood and widely Pp Y Y recognized, reco Less sized is the effect that g soil quality can have on water quality and supply. During droughts, typically in the summer month's,water supply is low and in many communities bans are issued on out- Verdant lawn on bottom shows significantly improved turf growth, health and durability door irrigation. Lawns in residential and compared to lawn above,which has not fared well through times of drought. commercial areas have a high summer ini- of water are used unnecessarily, thereby in organic matter. However, peat does not gation demand and consume large volumes threatening the supply. In addition, there is supply nutrients and beneficial microbes of water. The amount of water consumed potential for increased use of fertilizers, pes- that compost does and peat is a limited can vary greatly depending on soil quality. ticides, and herbicides that may leach into natural resource while compost is a recycled Since landscapes in urban and suburban local groundwater sources or run-off into product. Additionally, in most of the coun- settings primarily consist of turf, paying nearby surface waters. As a direct result of try, compost is more economical to use attention to soli quality where new turf is poor quality soil being used for new lawn as a soil amendment because of its price established makes good environmental sense construction, lawn maintenance costs are and availability. By incorporating compost in terms of protecting local water resources. high and the cost to the environment is during installation,it is possible to add life— Commercial and residential develop- potentially even higher. microbial activity and organic matter to the merit that includes large lawn areas soil. Adding life to the soil will replicate continues. Projections for future growth are The Role of Organic Content in Soil native sod systems where shrubs, trees and surprisingly large in many areas. Organic content is a key component of grasslands thrived without fertilizer or Developers, who are trying to'nimmuze healthy soil and is critical to its functioning pesticides. costs, are interested in beautiful lawns ini- properly to support plant life naturally. Communities in many states have taken Bally, but are generally not concerned with Organic matter provides structure and a measures to increase organic matter in soils. long-term aesthetics, maintenance require- place for water, air, and biological life to For example, Redmond, WA has issued ments, and soil quality. Typically, they will exist in soil. A soil with insufficient organic guidelines for landscaping with compost- import and place a thin layer (less than F) matter may not hold water adequately or amended soils. The Texas Natural Resource of degraded, but screened "soil" that has supply an environment for beneficial Conservation Commission has worked with been stripped from another construction site microbes. These soils become quickly other in-state agencies and communities to and has unknown characteristics relative to dependent on high levels of watering and advance composting and the utilization of supporting plant life. This practice creates multiple fertilizer applications and pesticides compost. The Washington Organic a condition in which low organic soil with to maintain the verdant appearance that our Recycling Council is very active in promot- lilde water-holding capacity exists necessitat- society expects. ing the use of compost in soils and has ing frequent watering, particularly in the In many parts of the United States, soils established the "Soils for Salmon" program wanner months. are low in organic content requiring the to protect rivers. The United States The result of low water-holding capaci- addition of an amendment to increase the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and ty in soil is significant in terms of its impact organic content. Peat and compost are two Appropriate Technology Transfer for on local water resources. Excessive amounts commonly used amendments that are high Rural Areas (ATTRA) provide considerable land and Water September/October 2002- S O I L A M E N D M E N T S technical information showing die important pathogens. Conserving Water Supply role that compost has in maintaining healthy The physical benefits of increased SOM The percentage of organic content soils and water resource protection, include improved soil aggregation or structure, directly relates to water-holding capacity in lessening of compaction and surface ousting, soil. Soil scientists report drat for every 1% The Benefits of Compost increased infiltration and aeration, and of organic matter content, the soil can hold Compost is the product from the ther- improved water holding capacity. Improved 16,500 gallons of plant available water per mophilic, aerobic decomposition of organic soil physical properties results in both acre of soil to one foot deep. (source: residues under controlled conditions. It can improved plant growth and soils that absorb ATPRA) That is roughly 1.5 quarts of water be made from a variety of feedstocks such as water and hold nutrients more efficiently. per cubic-foot of soil for each percent of green waste, food waste, biosofids (munici- The chemical benefits of increased organic matter. pal wastewater treatment plant solids), dean SOM are enhanced cation exchange capaci- A typical sandy soil needs an increase wood waste and other environmentally safe ty, which helps make nutrients more avail- in organic content of approximately 5% to organic materials. Compost should meet all able to plants, and chelation of metallic bring it up to a level that would maximize EPA and state environmental agency require- micronutrients, which binds trace elements water-holding capacity. This would add 7.5 ments govern rig chemical contaminants and so that they can be released slowly and quarts or 1.88 gallons of water for each be processed at high temperatures necessary made available as needed for plant uptake. cubic-foot of soil. This means that a 10,000 to destroy weed seeds and potential Compost provides a balanced source of slow square foot lawn would hold 18,800 gallons pathogens. Producers of compost should release nutrients necessary for healthy plants. of water that would otherwise not be held and made available to plants. A town with 5,000 residences each with 10,000 square feet of lawn could potentially save 94 mil- ,.t. lion gallons of water as a result of increased y organic matter content in the soil by 5%. x Protecting Water Quality The protection to water quality which increased organic content in soil provides is significant. Organic matter is critical to healthy soil because it helps the soils natural processes work better by retaining nutrients � and decomposing potential pollutants such as pesticides. Organic matter provides the structure for a diversity of microbes that �3 metabolize nutrients and break down k „y potentially harmful pesticides that could " leach into groundwater. As Arthur Allen, A 2-inch layer of compost is tilled into a sand pit that is being converted into athletic Certified Professional Soil Scientist, stated in fields. Healthy soil is created and water that will be used for irrigation is conserved. the December 2001 issue of the Association provide a laboratory compost analysis. The environmental benefits of of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists newslet- Compost has a high organic matter increased SOM by adding compost are ter: "One of the major components of a content relative to most upland soils. By carbon sequestration, which helps reduce quality soil is organic matter (AKA humus). incorporating compost into soil, Soil global warring, adsorption of toxic metals, Soil organic matter (SOM) improves soil Organic Matter (SOM) is increased, making adsorption and microbial degradation of structure, provides essential plant nutrients the soil healthier. The benefits of increasing toxic organic compounds such as pesticides, and plays an important role in pollution pre- SOM by adding compost are many and fall and decreased soil erosion. vention and groundwater protection." under four categories: biological, physical, The organic matter content of compost The most notable example of ground- chemical,and environmental. (or soil) can be easily measured by using water contamination from pesticides is Organic matter provided from compost Loss on Ignition(LOB method. LOI involves described in the Attorney General of New promotes the growth of beneficial micro- drying a sample, weighing it, putting it bade York's study that linked pesticide use on organisms. A teaspoon of healthy soil or in the oven to bum off the organic matter golf courses with groundwater contamina- compost can have millions of bacteria,miles and weighing it again. It is therefore possi- tion and the resulting health effects. Cornell of fungi, htmdreds of thousand of protozoa, ble to determine how much SOM is University is currently conducting a study to and hundreds of beneficial nematodes. increased depending on the organic content reduce pesticide use on Long Island golf These groups of living organisms create a of a particular compost courses by using compost as a biological diversity of life in a healthy soil and serve a Information on compost research, test- control for turfgrass diseases that are typical- critical function, not only metabolizing ing, standards, and a list of related sites can ly controlled with fungicides. Research has nutrients, but also suppressing soil borne be found at www.compostingcouncd.org. shown that certain composts can achieve •September/October 2002 land and Water S O I L A M E N D M E N T S over 70% reduction in common tuirfgrass N _g BC Midwest S� r U r f: diseases. The goal is to substantially reduce _ion ,�:tg 'a` n_ofgygllty nanve `"ed fungicide use. i NATIVE SEED URSERY arid7 cont iq 'razed ants, x p Closing the Loop on Local Leaf&Yard Waste Recycling ,. 566 3 Much leaf and yard waste and other �� organic residues are no longer disposed of ;r in landfills and is instead recycled.The local _ end product (compost) is suitable for increasing organic content in soil. Where _ =. 11 possible, putting as much of the leaf and l ' ' .311m, + + yard waste generated by a community back into the community's own soil as compost is the most economical and environmentally sound approach to local water resource . i. protection. I Making screened compost available to • • I , residents is a key component Another is for 1 highway departments to use compost on roadsides to minimize leaching of potential contaminants into groundwater and nearby reservoirs. Finished compost can also be made available to parks and public works departments, who should use it at proper rates on public lawns, particularly where �I ,Ili � i II y: irrigation is present. • 1 The Need for a Soil Specification Local authorities that establish basic specification requirements for soil can make , significant improvements in water resource conservation and protection. This can be done in local ordinances by simply requir- ing an organic content of 6% to S% in the m r A top 6 inches of soil for all newly construct- ed and renovated lawns or by inserting a basic soil specification for new or renovated turf. A definition for renovated turf would Bark Moirne: Soul seed Mixture Bark Chips Compost AMA need to be developed, should an authority want to include this activity. Local authori- ties should provide oversight that requires —. 14 SPRING MMER :, ,FALL -' WINTER — owners to conduct a soil test before and 6 t after construction. Soil tests are inexpensive SURE a Bark Blower saves Incredible Call today.Let'6s show you how a FINN and uncomplicated to perform. t r_ In conclusion, local authorities amounts of time and labor di ring the +Balk Blower can bring higIli li reduction- can take a simple step to aid in water heavy spring mulching season But it aim and-shoot,material application conservation and improve water quality by i al14 -so helps you install compost a d soil ,rcapabi fifes to'your business: l incorporating a minimum organic content mixtures for'new lawns,apply chips And we mean all year round requirement for new lawn construction. p to playgrounds install rooftop,and tk11Y interior planting beds and more: /kB�OLY�Y�� For more information contact Tim J. Gould, Vice President, Agresource, Inc., 100 Main Street, Amesbury, MA 01913. Phone 800 313 3320. Fax 978-388-4198 or visit Agresourceinc.coin. :rr CAME TO SEE YOU � ■ � 0WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TD SEE YOU i LEAHY LANDSCAPING , INC . I Tel: (781) 581-3489 • Fax (781) 581-7716 - --- --- Desi n—• Installation--• Maintenance • Irrtgatton November 14, 2001 Salem City Hall Planning Department Salem Conservation Committee Attention: Don Cefalo 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Don: In response to concerns regarding the wetlands bordering the Landscape Gardener's Association compost facility; we have hired Mary Rimmer from Rimmer Environmental Consulting. The letter attached should resolve any concerns. Thank you, atthew Leahy Leahy Landscaping Inc. J 56 SANDERSON AVENUE • LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01902 h1 RMI-M IER ENVIRQNMENTAL`CONSULTING — -- ll Pine-Island Road-• }dewbury,MA 0195t • Tel-978 463.9226 . "Fax 978 463.8 f . . October 26,2001. Matthew Leahy Leahy Landscaping 56 Sanderson Avenue Lynn,.MA 01902 Re: Wetland Evaluation Swampscott Road Salem, MA Dear Mr. Leahy: The following is a summary of wetland site investigations conducted at the landscape storage facility located off of Swampscott Road in Salem, MA. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the location and extent of any wetland resources that may be subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act or the City of Salem Wetlands Ordinance within and adjacent to the project site. A site inspection was conducted on October 23, 2001. At that time,the entire property was inspected. It was determined that there are no jurisdictional wetland areas within or immediately adjacent to the project site. There is a shallow depression located off of the road shoulder that contained less than 50%wetland vegetation,including common reed (Phragmites australis) and purple loosestrife (Lythruin salicaria). This area did not contain hydric(wetland) soil and did not border on another waterbody or waterway and therefore was determined not to be a wetland under either state or.local definitions. I hope this information is helpful to you. If you should have any questions or require additional information,please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly R7WIRONMENTAL CONSULTING Mary Rrmmer Wetland Ecologist> v��CONDfT C/MIN6 CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970- JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS,CHO HEALTH AGENT 120 Washington Street—4`h Floor Tel: (978)-741-1800 August 20, 2001 Fax (978)-745-0343 Landscape Gardeners' Association 56 Sanderson Avenue Lynn, MA 01902 To Whom it May Concern: The Board of Health has received complaints regarding odors caused by the operation of your association's stockpiling of yard waste at its facility on Swampscott Road. As you know, the Salem Board of Health did close down the grinding operation at one time because strong odors from that activity were creating a public health nuisance in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 111, section 122 and 123. Today, Matthew Leahy of your association met with Senior Sanitarian Jefferey Vaughan and me to discuss the operation of your facility. Mr. Leahy explained that it is the intention of your organization, and that of your landlord Aggregate Industries, to become good neighbors to Salem's nearby residents. Therefore, the Salem Board of Health urges you to comply with the recommendations recently made by the Department of Environmental Protection regarding methods of operation that will minimize any negative impacts on the nearby community. These methods include wind rowing the yard waste, turning it frequently, and not allowing anaerobic conditions to develop. The Board of Health will investigate complaints and take any necessary action allowed by the law to prohibit a public health nuisance. However, it is the Board's desire to work cooperatively with your association as you initiate good composting procedures that will prevent the development of nuisance conditions. 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PS Form 3800,July 1999(Reverse) 102595-99-W2087 ��CONUf? w � n ���6YII�D CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS,CHO 120 Washington Street HEALTH AGENT Tel: (978) 741-1800 Fax: (978)745-0343 August 9, 2001 Swampscott Landscaping Assoc. c/o Mr. Matthew Leahy 56 Sanderson Avenue Lynn, MA 01902 Dear Mr. Leahy: A Preliminary Board of Health Hearing will be held on Monday August 20, 2001 @ 2:00 p.m. at the Salem Board of Health located at 120 Washington Street 41b Floor, Salem, MA. At said hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard relative to violation(s) at Compost Pile—Swampscott Road and to be represented by legal counsel. All opposing parties also have the right to be present and to be represented by legal counsel. The above Preliminary Hearing to be held in accordance with the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II Violations. For the Board of Health Reply to: Joanne Scott Jeffrey Vaughan Health Agent Senior Sanitarian JS/mfp CERTIFIED MAIL: 7099 3400 0008 9438 6594 cc: Peter Olson, 16 Columbia Street, Swampscott, MA Eugenia &Terry Koutsos, 1 Red Jacket Lane, Salem, MA Councillor Joan Lovely t: �1 e9 y�e22y �. _. .+:9 .. -_-� _; __. _ __.--�y'�_ 1 � ! _� �- _ �- T Z 447 277 832 ,US Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided. 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C M O -9 nA- 0 PHONE AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION ❑ FAX ❑ MOBILE AREA CODE NUMBER TIME TO CALL TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CAME TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU RUSH RETURNED YOUR CALL WILL FAX TO YOU MESS E Ll s � �C� P /W SIGNED FORM 4009 Vrops. MADE IN U.S.A. I i, i � ! j i � � I � i ! 1 i ', I ; I i I i I I I t j I II I I i � i � ' � l i O 1' � i ! I i i f rm�nn I i I �� � I i � i i I I ! I � ! V J � � � � � ! I � j � i i ' i ; i I � i I I ' � f i 1 j l j Y ' I I , � 1 � i � ' � � i � I I ��� I I I l j i i �. i � � l I � ' i � I � I I I j � ; � ! i I I f ! I I I i � � I i I I I ! ! � i � � � i I i I � �, I I � I i I i ! � � ! ' 4 � l i f ! �� I I � ' i i I I f � � ! I �. '' ! I � i i I I I I I I i I I I � � � I I I IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR GATE TIME 0=10 P.M. 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On numerous occasions I have driven by the area of your business and noted a heavy odor in the last couple of weeks. If your operation continues to cause a public Health nuisance through the generation of noxious odors (per Chapter 111, Section 122) the Salem Board of Health issue a cease and desist order of your total operation and will seek the assistance of the court if necessary to finally resolve this long-standing on-going matter. I have contacted DEP in the hopes that they will help offer a solution to this problem. Fo the Board of Health: Reply to: Voanne Scott Jeffrey Vaughan Health Agent Senior Sanitarian erttfied Mail # z 447 277 832 V/O Cc: Ann McGovern, composting Specialist c/o DEP, 205a Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA. ® SENDER: •Complete hems i anNor 2 for additional servims. I also Wish to receive the ` Ta eComptete hems 3,4a,and 4b. following services(for an ro •Prim your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this extre t6e): L card to you. 8 a�h this form to the from of the meilpiew,or on the back if space does not 1. ❑ Addressee's Address Z $ •Write'Refum Receipt R uested'on the mail eke below the arsde number. m p, a4 p 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery rn •The Return Receipt will show to whom rite aside we,delivered and the date a delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. 0 v 3.Article Addressed to: 4a.Article Number f Z 447 277 832 E Peter Olson— Proprietor 4b.Service Type Swampscott—Marblehead Gard. Cl ❑ Registered X® CertifiedIc 17 Columbia Street ❑ Express Mail ❑ Insured 5 Swampscott, MA 01907 2 ❑ Return Receipt for MeaYtattdise 4COD C 7.Date elive 64 7 (Swampscott Rd ) JV S.Received By:(Print Name) B.Addressee's Address(Only if requested and fee is paid) g 6.Signa :,Addressee or Age& o X � ,yfl T N PS Form 3811, December 1994 102e93-97-e-0179 Domestic Return-Receipt UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First-Class Mail Postage&Fees Paid USPS Permit No.G-10 • Print your name, address, and ZIP Code in this box • I J UN ' 2. 1uot, Salem Health Department 9 North St. CiTY OF SALEM Salem, Mass. 01970 7 HEALTH DEPT. I I Iiiil„neililful III iilI III IIIIiii Mill 11111 till IIia,I till ii Citp of *aiem, 1a!5sarbuatt!5 (Office of the Citp Council 1 Citp fall COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE KEVIN R.HARVEY WARD COUNCILLORS PRESIDENT 2000 2000 LAURA A.DETOMA DEBORAH E.BURKINSHAW SCOTT A.LACAVA THOMAS H.FUREY CITY CLERK REGINA R.FLYNN KEVIN R.HARVEY JOAN B.LOVELY ARTHUR C.SARGENT,III LEONARD F.O'LEARY KIMBERLEY L.DRISCOLL SARAH M.HAYES OCT j 2 20 0 JOSEPH A.O'KEEFE,SR. F SEM HEALTH DEPT. October 11, 2000 Ms. Joanne Scott, Health Agent City of Salem Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. Scott: You are respectfully requested to attend a meeting of the Salem City Council Committee on Public Health, Safety & Environment to be held in the City Council Chamber, on Monday, October 16, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the Swampscott Road composting facility. Very truly yours, ORAH E. B RKI HA CITY CLERK Enclosure G'ounCl l 6rder or bsy ITY OF SALEM 11 O C I 1 2 2000 i w CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. In City Council,- Ordered: ,2V,e . �4i )J�Ob a„e 19 / i� ILAI In City Council September 28, 2000 Adopted 7h > ✓l --I�;� ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW CITY CLERK Cftp of *alem' Aaoacf wsettz r Office of tfje QCitp Council O ���� 1 O si ?I QLttpaI1; °D -ND 2 7, 2000 COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE KEVIN R.HARVEY WARD COUNCILLORS PRESIDENT CITY OF SALEM 200o HEALTH DEPT. 2000 LAURA A.DETOMA �. �._ DEBORAH E.'BURKINSHAW SCOTT A.LACAVA THOMAS H.FUREY CITY CLERK REGINA R.FLYNN KEVIN R.HARVEY JOAN B.LOVELY ARTHUR C.SARGENT,III LEONARD F.O'LEARY KIMBERLEY L.DRISCOLL SARAH M.HAYES JOSEPH A.O'KEEFE,SR. November 22, 2000 Mr. Matthew Leahy Swampscott Landscaping Association 56 Sanderson Avenue LYNN MA 01902 Re: Swampscott Landscaping Assn. Compost Pile Swampscott Road-SALEM Leahy: ,t- r; You will recall the Council Committee on Public Health, Safety& Environment met recently to discuss strong odors occasionally emanating from the Swampscott Landscaping Assn. compost pile at the above captioned location. Attached is a copy of the Salem News article, which accurately described this meeting. As a member of this committee I would to receive an up-date from the association on what actions the association plans to take on controlling unpleasant odors which occasionally come from this site. Please send this report and plan of action to Chairman Thomas H. Furey, City Hall, 93 Washington Street, SALEM MA 01970. Respectfu Yo h A. 0' eefe, Sr. ncillor and Seven P/c Councillor-at-Large T. Furey, Councillor Joan B. Lovely Mr. Thomas Walter, Quarry Manager, AGGREGATE Industries 5 Council wants to cut down on compost odors By DAVE GERSHMAH Leahy and other representatives. grass clippings and leaves to the "A compost site by its nature is News staff of the business met with coun- site,where they are turned into always going to have an impact on cilors earlier this week.Ward 3 compost and sold to cover golf"-its neighbors,"Leahy said."There SALEM-The owners of a com Councilor Joan Lovely had called courses and landfills. . are other things that we can do to posting business;are assuring city for then!to appear before the Coca- The site has been operating for help'reduce the 'odors, but it's councilors they will take new steps. mffee on Public Health, Safety about 12 years.Each year,the site "never going to go away." to cut.down on strong odors th2t` anti Environment.. processes 15,000 cubic yards of The changes will take a long have bothered neighbors. "The complaints are of a very yard waste. time to put in place,however,and Swampscott Landscaping Asso- strong:odor that comes from the It is a tremendous amount of could require the business to buy ciates rents a`2acr✓''paic, of land' site,"Lovely said. compost,"Leahy said. $1 million worth of equipment. Off Swampscott Road.On windy . Health.Agent Joanne Scott said Leahy said he wants to be a good :Right now,,it rents its equipment days,neighbors occasionally com- ` she has received multiple com- neighbor, and has two plans to `` That's going to take awhile to plain of unpleasant smells coming plaints from neighbors on eight oc- start a new way of composting ::bring 33 minds together,"Leahy from the site. casions since 1994.The last time yard waste to cut down on odors. ,said."But it is something we know Ward 7 Councilor Joe O'Keefe was this summer,when Scott shut Either the amount of yard waste we need to do," asked for,a pledge,that the com- down the business for the day.' brought to'the site could be cut, r '-Councilor-at-Large.Tom Furey post piles won't be disturbed on "It really all depends on the down, or the association could told Leahy to be sure to speak with days when there are high winds. wind;",Scott said of the timing of rent an additional acre of land peighbors,before.making any, Periodically:thg dles;are turned the complaints. from its landlord,Aggregate Indus- changes. and ground up,a process that-re Leahy explained the business is tries. Either way, the compost "They should be directly in- leases pent-'up odors. made up of 33 members,most of could be spread into many smaller volved,"Furey said. I "It sounds like a verygood,idea," whom are landscapers based in piles,which decompose faster. Councilors planned to invite I Matthew Leahy of Landscaping Swampscott, Marblehead and Still,Leahy warned,complaints neighbors to another meeting on lan i Associates agreed. Lynn.The dscapers take their probably won't go away. the subject Z 594 524 A57 US Postal Service Aeceipt for Certified Mail No Insurance.Coverage Provided. Do not use for International Mail See reverse Sent to YU Slree &Numbe Post Off State,&ZIP Code �OLv/17 i Pord'�Cd� $ OI 0 Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restdcted Delivery Fee ' rn Return Receipt Showing to Whom&Date Delivered Rehm Receipt Shoving to Whom, 'a Dale,&Addressee's Address WTOTAL Postage&Fees - Is fh Postmark or Date - E `o . 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FORM 4009 ��i MADE IN LLS.A. 0 ---i m cr) CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT,MPH,IRS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT Tel:(978)741-1800 Fax:(978)740-9705 June 28, 1999 Peter Olson-Proprietor Swampscott-Marblehead Garden Club 17 Columbia Street Swampscott, MA 01907 Dear Mr. Olson : On June 28,1999, we again received a complaint regarding odors resulting from your composting operation on Swampscott Road in Salem, Massachusetts. The complainant stated that on Friday and Monday, June 25 and June 28, 1999, the odor was so strong that it was difficult to breathe. If your operation continues to cause a public Health nuisance through the generation of noxious odors (per Chapter 111, Section 122) the Salem Board of health will issue a cease and desist order of your total operation and will seek the assistance of the court if necessary to finally resolve this long-standing on-going matter. For the Board of Health : Reply to: Joanne Scott Jeffrey Vaughan Health Agent Senior Sanitarian Certified Mail # Z 594 524 857 cc: Ann McGovern, Composting Specialist c/o DEP 5 A Lowell Street Wilmin MA. JS/Sjk c-jvswap m SENDER: I also wish to receive the V •Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. following Services(for an .y •Complete items 3,4a,and 4b. 'y •Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we return this extra fee): card to you. m 0 •Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if so a does not 1.❑ Addressees Address 2 •permit. t"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below lh adicle number. 2.❑ Restricted Delivery d •The Return Receipt will show to whom the adicle was deliv ed and the date Consult postmaster for fee. W delivered. 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If you want a return receipt,write the certified mail number and your name and address rn on a return receipt card,Form 3811,and attach it to the front of the article by means of the gummed ends if space permits. Otherwise,affix to back of article. Endorse front of article .6 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED adjacent to the number. < 4. If you want delivery restricted to the addressee, or to an authorized agent of the addressee,endorse RESTRICTED DELIVERY on the front of the article. d�D cq 5. Enter fees for the services requested in the appropriate spaces on the front of this F receipt. It return receipt is requested,check the applicable blocks in item 1 of Form 3811 ii u_ 6.!Save this receipt and present it it you make an inquiry. 1 oz595-9]-6-o145 a 11,1E �/MIrB> CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, IRS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT Tel:(978)741-1800 Fax:(978)740-9705 August 11, 1998 Peter Olson, Proprietor Swampscott-Marblehead Garden Club 17 Columbia Street Swampscott, MA. 01907 Dear Mr. Olson : On August 10, 1998, we again received a complaint regarding odors resulting from your composting operation on Swampscott Road in Salem, Massachusetts. The complainant stated that on Thursday and Friday August 6, and 7, 1998, the odor was so strong that it was difficult to breathe. If your operation continues to cause a public Health nuisance through the generation of noxious odors (per Chapter 111, Section 122) the Salem Board ofHealth will issue a cease and desist order of your total operation and will seek the assisatnce of the court if necessary to finally resolve this long-standing on-going matter. For the Board of Health : Reply to: 1�01anne Scott Virginia Moustakis Health Agent Senior Sanitarian Certified Mail #Z 279 293 161 cc: Ann McGovern, Composting Specialist c/o DEP @ 205A Lowell Street Wilmington, MA. c-vmsw p m SENDER: v_ -complete hems 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also Wish to receive the m aommplete Items 3,4a,and 4b. following services(for an m •Prim your name and address on the reverse of this torn so that we can return this extra fee): card to you. 9P > •Attach this form to the from of the mailpiece,or on the back if space does not 1. ❑ Addressee's Address 'S mpermit.aWrite'Retum Receipt Requested'on the maiipiece below the aride number. 2•11 Restricted Delivery fa a The Return Receipt will show to whom the ar ide was delivered and the date delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. q� a 3.Article Addressed to: - 4a.Article Number & g Z 279 293 161 g E E Peter Olson, Proprietor 4b.Service Type m °u Swampscott—M—hd. Garden Club ❑ Registered X3M Certified a 17 Columbia Street ❑ Express Mall ❑ Insuredcc 5 UJ m Swampscott, MA. 01907 ❑ RetuntReceipt for Merdlandse ❑ COD 0 7.Date of Delivery c � (Swampscott Rd.) 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CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT,MPH,RS,CHO NINE,NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT Tel:(508)741-1800 Fax:(508)740-9705 Peter Olson February 4, 1997 Proprietor Swampscott-Marblehead Garden Club 17 Columbia Street Swampscott, Ma. 01907 Dear Mr. Olson: On February 3, 1997 this office received a complaint regarding odors resulting from your composting operation on Swampscott Road it Salem. On February 4, 1997, at approx. 2:30 p.m., Inspector Jeffrey Vaughan noticed an odor from your composting area. Please look into your operation to find the source of the odor and eliminate it. If your operation continues to cause a Public Health nuisance,through the generation of noxious odors (per Chapter 111, section 122) the Salem Board of Health will issue a cease and desist order of your total operation and will seek the assistance of the Court if necessary. ,Ppr the Board of Health R�to: panne Sc Jeffrey W. Vaughan -� Health Agent Sanitarian cc: Ann McGovern, Composting Specialist, DEP 'tttyFn�a+. CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01.970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT,MPH,RS,CHO NINE,NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT Tel:(508)741-1800 Fax:(508)740-9705 Peter Olson February 4, 1997 Proprietor Swarnpscott-Marblehead Garden Club 17 Columbia Street Swampscott, Ma. 01907 Dear Mr. Olson: On February 3, 1997 this office received a complaint regarding odors resulting from your composting operation on Swampscott Road in Salem. On February 4, 1997, at approx. 2:30 p.m.,Inspector Jeffrey Vaughan noticed an odor from your composting area. Please look into your operation to find the source of the odor and eliminate it. If your operation continues to cause a Public Health nuisance,through the generation of noxious odors (per Chapter 111,section 122) the Salem Board of Health will issue a cease and desist order of your total operation and will seek the assistance of the Court if necessary. r the Board o Health ARell ,C/ Vojanne c� Jeffrey W. Vaughan Health Agent Sanitarian cc: Ann McGovern, Composting Specialist,DEP To Date A'B 9 7 Time 0 EAU WHILE YOU WERE OUT M ,44. � A.- of / 1,-)Q-GP UL.� Phone (— y0 Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED (, PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message Operator q 7^-pp AM PAD REORDER EFFICIENCY® M23-000 To Date Time i�,5 _ _ n Pna WVHME YQJLJ� WrERE OUT of Phone �) Q Area Code Number El ension TELEPHONED I Lr I PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CENALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGT RETURNED YOUR CALL Mess ge ! 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If you want this receipt postmarked,stick the gummed stub to the right of the return address leaving the receipt attacked and present the article at a post office service window or hand it to your rural carrier(no extra charge). 2. tf you do not want this receipt postmarked,stick the gummed stub to the right of the return address of the article,date,detach and retain the receipt,and mail the article. a 3. If you want a return receipt,write the certified mail number and your new and address on a c return receipt card,Form 3811,and attach it to the front of the article by means of the gummed i ends R space pemdt&Otherwise,affix to beck of article.Endorse Iran of article RETURN RECEIPT REDUESTED adjacent to the number. m� f 4. If you went delivery restricted to the addressee,or to an authorized agent of the addressee, M Ii endorse RESTRICTED DELIVERY an the front of the article. E M1 5. Enter fees for the services requested in the appropriate spaces on the front of this receipt.If I return receipt is requested,check the applicable blocks in item 1 of Form 3811. i 8:-$eve this receipt and present it if you make inquiry. 102595-93-2-047e SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH 9 NoRTH STREET • SALEM, MA. 01970 - (508) 741- 1800 CAX: (508) 740-9705 October 11, 1994 Peter Olson Proprietor Swampscott-Marblehead Garden Club 17 Columbia Street Swampscott. Massachusetts Dear Dear Mr. Olson: On October 7, 1994 this office received complaints regarding odors resulting from your composting operation on Swampscott Road in Salem. On September 15, 1994, this office received similar complaints. During the investigationof those complaints I contacted you. You explained that the Driving Range next to your facility was taking your compost and spreading it on its range. You stated that you would not allow the range to use the compost again, and that any movement of the piles would occur during very cold weather. On October 7, 1994, when I called to investigate the odor problem, you stated that you were aware that the Driving Range was once again removing and spreading compost and had started doing it during the beginning of the week. This was in contradiction to what you bad stated as noted in the previous paragraph. In accordance with Chapter 111, section 122, you are hereby ordered to cease any part of your operation which causes a Public Health nuisance, that is the generation of noxious odors. If you fail to comply with this order the Salem Board of Health will issue a Cease and Desist order of your total operation and will seek the assistance of the Court if necessary. We sought your cooperation in this matter initially and anticipate it at this time. mcerely, Jjoanne Scott, M CHO Health Agent cc: Ann McGovern, Composting Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection✓ UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 4 Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT I OF POSTAGE, $300 I OCT 1 4, 1991 I Print your name, address and ZIP Code here CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DF,PT. I Salem Health Department I g No, St. Salem, MasS, 01970 I I I m SENDER: o y • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the m Complete items 3,and 4a&b. following Services (for an extra V • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can feel: .5 d return this card to you. • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if space 1. ❑ Addressee's Address y does not permit. « • Write"Return Receipt Requested"on the mailpiece below the article number. 2 ❑ Restricted Delivery -m • The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date O o delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. r v 3. Article Addressed to: 41k 4a. Article Number m E Igeter Olson, Proprietor P 878 815 391 t-wampscott—Marblehead Garden Club 4b. Service Type ❑ Registered ❑ Insured 37Columbia Street y� 0 ampscott, 11A 01907 PO Certified ❑ Coo c W Express Mail ❑ Return Receipt for 2 Merchandise C O 7. Date of Delivery w � wampscott Rd. ) js 5. Si ddre 8. Addre see's Address (Only if requested m ., and fee is paid) H t ¢ 6. Signature (Agent) 0 PS Form 3811, December 1991 *U.S.GPO:1993-352-714 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT ! TOf D " TIME/ z D AM n Ci J PM FROM AREA CODE ?"O.I OF NO. EXT. M FAX 0 E ,o A S '.M S ''E- A M, E O,i SIGNED - jPHONED CALL ❑ CAUURNED ❑ SWANTS TO EE YOU El WAS E] W�LLNCALL ❑ URGENT❑ EADI " TO DATE TIME/ AM P= i l f0 �U PM FROM AREA CODE H 40`'. OF NO. E M FAX 0 E O S SM' S -- M`I IO E SIGNE J r� T '. ;i PHONED BACK ❑ RMRNED ❑ SEE To [I WAS IN ❑ W�LALI�ALL ❑ URGENT TO - DATE TIME AM H FROM AREA CODE O ' OF :.. EXT. E M FAX tt E M s E Ac �— ' sM ' E <O ' SIGNED �T PHONED CALL ❑ CA71 ❑ NEYWO ❑ WAS IN ❑ AWILLGAIN ALL ❑ URGENt❑ n. BACK `. TO DAT TIM 1�f �S 1 'P FROM AREA CODE �,H Ae,r, i O OF NO. !.N EXT. :':.E M FAX# M ; S� ,Q �at7`-�� `E M E +.o ". SIGNED PHONEDg(l CACU E] RETURNED ❑ SEANTSE VW ❑ WASIN ❑ WILL ❑ URGENT❑ ,. TO DATE TIM M P s s3s�M H, FROM AEA CODE O OF NO. N --EXT. E M FAX 0 €= E .M' s E A M E E O 1SIGNED '. PHONED BCALL ACK ❑ RETURNED ❑ SEE YOU ❑ WASIN ElWILL ALL ❑ URGENT E] TO TE TINT AM rp e /S PM I,H FROM AREA CODE O OF NO. N, EXT. E ' M FAX# E M S oc E A , M E E •` O SIGNED . 4 PHONED CALL BACK ❑ RETURNED ❑ BWANTS TO EEYW ❑ WASIN ❑ WA I'NALL ❑ URGENT❑ Ito /9sl /t , rw� 42� e- , J,,k ,tom. a-0 14191� ql 9 „0 jyt Q- U �, a� e(y` CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741-1800 February 24 , 1988 D. E. Q. E. Water Pollution Division 5 Commonwealth Avenue Woburn, Ma 01801 ATTENTION: Mr. Richard Chretitn Mr. David Erickson Dear Sirs : Due to a complaint of odors in the Loring Hills Avenue and Loring Towers areas in the City of Salem, Ma. , a February 22, 1988 site inspection was conducted by Health Agent, Robert E. Blenkhorn, C.H.O. and William T. Burke, III, Registered Sanitarian of this department. The following was noted: 1 . A moderate intermittent odor of biological degradation noted in the vicinity of Loring Hills Apartments. 2. What appeared to be a compost pile located up-wind in the neighbor- ing cementery. Due to the close proximity of the compost pile and prevailing wind direction, (strong winds at time of investi ton) further investigation of the complaint lead us into the Town of Swampscott emetery, where the following was noted: 1 . A large smoldering pile of organic materials located in a fenced in area toward the rear of the Cemetery. 2. A relatively strong odor of biological degradation apparently originating from said pile. 3. Several standing puddles of odorous murky water noted throughout the fenced in area. 4 . The above mentioned site is located in close proximity to wetlands and Thompsons ' Meadow, which serves as a secondary water source for the Town of Marblehead. SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT n " ` 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 D. E. Q. E. Page 2 Feb. 24, 1988 Upon completion of the investigation, the Town of Swampscott's Health Agent was contacted by phone and informed of the fore mentioned observations. As per our telephone conversation with Mr. Chretitn and Mr. Erickson on February 22, 1988, the Salem Health Department respectfully requests assistance from The Depart- ment of Environmental Quality Engineering, in clarifying, and if necessary, investi- gating this matter with regards to; M.G.L. Chapter 111 , Section 150A, Chapter 40A and Section 7.09.0) of the "Regulations for the Control of Air Pollution in the Metropolitan Boston Air Pollution Control District", which were adopted under the provisions of Sections 142B and 142D of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Mr. Erickson informed us, and Agent from D,E.Q.E. would investigate the site. The Health Department greatly appreciates your anticipated cooperation concerning this matter. If any questions or information should arise, please notify this office. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH Rrt E. Blenkhorn, C.H.O. Health Agent REB/b cc: Mr. Gerard .Kavanaugh, City Planner, Salem, Ma 01970 Mr. Kent F. Murphy, C.H.O. , Health Agent, Swampscott Health Department Mr. Wayne 0. Attridge, Agent, Marblehead Health Department u p °�Pwiva o4" CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741-1800 June 15, 1988 Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering 5 Commonwealth Avenue Woburn, MA 01970 Division of Solid Waste Attention: Joe Hartley, Chief Dear Mr. Hartley: Due to a complaint, a May 23, 1988 site investigation was conducted by members of this department of what appeared to be a leaf composting operation as de- fined in D.E.Q.E. Leaf composting policy, located on Swampscott Rd in Salem. The property is owned by Lynn Sand & Stone Co. , Danvers Rd. Swampscott MA 01907 and reportly operated by The Landscape Gardeners Association, contact person Mr. Anthony Fury (593-8563). The Health Department respectfully requests any documentation (composting reg- istration form, etc. ) which would confirm that this operation is in compliance with D.E.Q.E. Leaf composting policy. If the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is not aware of the exis- tence of this operation the Health Department kindly requests assistance inves- tigating the composting operation for compliance with D.E.Q.E. composting poli- cies. The Health Department appreciates your anticipated cooperation in this matter. If you have any question please contact this office. Sincerely, FOR �nTHE E^BOARD OF HEALTH REPLY TO: WILLIAM T. BURKE III, R.S. ROBERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. REGISTERED SANITARIAN HEALTH AGENT cc: Lynn Sand & Stone Co. Danvers Rd. Swampscott, MA 01907 TO l DATE TIMES AM HFROM NREA WCOD.J3/~O 7S�� PM O OF , N EN' 'I�/— E M E M s E s A M c Q E si PHONED SAC ❑ CALL RNED❑ SEEVOU ❑ AGAIN ALL ❑ yyAS IN ❑ UPGENT❑\� CALL WANTS 4 64 9/R-g j'N�l � GUI / - -- --- coea,�� e� v Afe CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741-I800 June 15, 1988 Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering 5 Commonwealth Avenue Woburn, MA 01970 Division of Solid Waste Attention: Joe Hartley, Chief Dear Mr. Hartley: Due to a complaint, a May 23, 1988 site investigation was conducted by members of this department of what appeared to be a leaf composting operation as de- fined in D.E.Q.E. Leaf composting policy, located on Swampscott Rd in Salem. The property is owned by Lynn Sand & Stone Co. , Danvers Rd. Swampscott MA 01907 and reportly operated by The Landscape Gardeners Association, contact person Mr. Anthony Fury (593-8563). The Health Department respectfully requests any documentation (composting reg- istration form, etc. ) which would confirm that this operation is in compliance with D.E.Q.E. Leaf composting policy. If the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is not aware of the exis- tence of this operation the Health Department kindly requests assistance inves- tigating the composting operation for compliance with D.E.Q.E. composting poli- cies. The Health Department appreciates your anticipated cooperation in this matter. If you have any question please contact this office. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH REPLY TO: G �� WILLIAM T. BURKE III, R.S. 1 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. REGISTERED SANITARIAN HEALTH AGENT cc: Lynn Sand & Stone Co. Danvers Rd. Swampscott, MA 01907 L