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Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
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100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114 ✓U( 76
Attn.:Aisling Eglington 48
MEPA Analyst
Re: City of Salem Transfer Station mansion, EFM 14201
Environmental Notification Form-Public Comment
DearAisling,
I am writing to express my personal concerns regarding the traffic impact study,
the draft air-quality study and the noise impact study. The reported findings from
all three of these studies indicate that this project with its proposed seven fold
increase of tonnage per day would have negligible to no effect on the above
mention issues in the immediate vicinity of the Salem transfer station,This Site
once Wated outside or on the urban fringes of the city is now as urban as any
other part of this small city. On July 14, 2008, reported in the Salem Evening
News ty the Salem Chamber of Commerce task force is: "urging the city and
state to make major improvements to Highland Avenue, a busy commercial and
residential roadway plagued with traffic problems°,this is the area being
discussed in the ENF.The results of the fourth study"Method 3 human Health
Risk Characterization'was not included in the ENF,
It is unprecedented for a project of this magnitude not to come before the
Planning Board for site plan review. However, as a Planning Board member, l am
aware that by keeping the size of the proposed building to less than 10,000 SF.
one is not required to file for slte plan review.As the economic,eaviranmenial, •—
and social landscape of Salem becomes more complex, the creed for sound,well-
considered land-use becomes ever more critical, since the land-use planning
process affects the lives of most residents of Salem. 1 feel that it is essential that
a project of this Importance have the additional review by the Planning Board to
assist in preventing any negative impact it may have on this community.
I trust that you will give-heighten attention to the methodology used in the traffic
study as the results from this study effect the conclusions in both the noise and
air-quality impact studies.
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Massachusetts Office of
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Re: Salem,MA,Transfer Expansion/Closure
Dear Ms.Lgiington:
We are writing in regards to the proposed closure of the landfill at the transfer station on
Swampscott'U in Salem, MA. As city councillors we have received many calls from
concerned neighbors with numerous questions about the proposed expansion of this site.
The landfill/transfer station site has had a history of violations dating back to the early
1990s, There was a (NON-99-4021) issued to the city and Northside Carting. These
violations were identified as a result of NSC's actions on that site; seven were listed in the
NON.This site has 450 sq ft of vegetated wetlands, 3600sq ft land under water, and
I S7,000sq ft of riverfiont area.We believe that an Environmental Impact Report should
be required by NSC. There is a 500 unit Condominium complex within 300 ft of this
landfill.
Additionally, there are serious concerns regarding the potential negative
impact on traffic. Currently, there= an estimated 12,000 vehicles per day that that
utilize Swampscott Road. It merges with Route 107, a state road,which has numerous
traffic lights and many businesses along it The transfer station is presently permitted for
100 TPD; however, the pending proposal would quadruple the permitted amount to 400
TPD. Consequently, the increase would result in a severe negative impact on traffic, air
quality, noise pollution, odor, and the general quality of life for the residents who live in
that area of the City. We hope that you will closely examine these issues in detail and
weigh them accordingly. As city councillors representing the people of Salem, we have
been, and continue to be,very alarmed at the potential hazards which correspond with the
proposed increase in tonnage at the transfer station site.
Thank you for your work and due diligence in this process.
Very truly yours, 'Very truly yours,
/s/Steven A.Pinto /at Paul C.Prevey
Steven A.into Paul C.Prevey
Councillor at Large Councillor,Ward 6
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