May 20, 2009 GEI Project 04516-3 Mr. Vithale Deshpande, Environmental Coordinator City Hall GGeeootteecchhnniiccaall 93 Highland Avenue EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall Somerville, MA 02143 WWaatteerr RReessoouurrcceess EEccoollooggiiccaall Dear Mr. Vithale Deshpande, Re: Informational Notice to Property Owners 50 Tufts Street Somerville, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Release Tracking Number 3-23246 On behalf of UniFirst Corporation of Wilmington, Massachusetts, and in accordance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP; 310 CMR 40.1406), GEI Consultants, Inc. is providing you with the attached “Informational Notice to Property Owners” (Form BWSC-122) for the 50 Tufts Street Site in Somerville, Massachusetts (the Site). GEI submitted a Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment Method 3 Risk Characterization, and Phase III Remedial Action Plan (the Report) for the Site to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on July 14, 2008. In response to comments provided by DEP, GEI revised the approximate site boundary to reflect the estimated extent of very low concentrations of chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) beyond the original site boundary deep underground in the bedrock. The Phase II Report demonstrated that although there are chlorinated VOCs present in bedrock at very low concentrations, there is not a completed exposure pathway between these chlorinated VOCs and any receptor. A copy of the Executive Summary from the original Report, together with a map showing the boundaries of the Site as revised and submitted to DEP in May 2009, are attached. Individuals and public officials may request additional public involvement activities under 310 CMR 40.1400. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 781-721-4012 or [email protected]. Sincerely, GEI CONSULTANTS, INC. Ileen S. Gladstone, P.E., LSP, LEED AP Vice President ISGiadl c: John Badey, UniFirst Corporation Vithal Deshpande, City of Somerville Irene Dale, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection www.geiconsultants.com GEI Consultants. Inc. 400 Unicorn Park. Woburn. Massachusetts 01801 781.721.4000 fax:781-721.4073 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection BWSC122 Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup This notice is related to: Release Tracking Number INFORMATIONAL NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 23246 As Required by 310 CMR 40.1406 of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) A. DISPOSAL SITE ADDRESS: (associated with Release Tracking Number provided above) 50 Tufts Street 1. Street Address: 02145-4129 Somerville, MA 2. City/Town 3. ZIP Code: B. THIS NOTICE IS BEING PROVIDED TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNER: , .. ^ _ Capuano School 1. Name of Property Owner: _- 2. Address of Property For Which This Notice is Being Provided Owned by Property Owner named in B1: Properties on Palmer Avenue (Mapl 04/Block A/Lot26), Gill Court (Map 104/Block A/Lot 28), and Frankli l a. Street Address: sttee| (Map 104/B|ocK 34>jb[ and 36) b. CityATown: Somerville, MA_ c. ZIP Code: 02145-0000_ C. THIS NOTICE IS BEING GIVEN : (check onel 0 1. Upon Completion of a Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment. ] 2. Upon Submittal of a Response Action Outcome (i.e., Site Closure Report), j 3. Upon Completion of Additional Investigation showing that Oil or Hazardous Material is not Present at the Property. D. DESCRIPTION OF OIL AND/OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PRESENT OR LIKELY TO BE PRESENT AT THE PROPERTY : (check all that apply) AFFECTED ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA PRINCIPAL CHEMICALfS) PRESENT □ 1. Soil ___ 1^1 2. Groundwater see attached___ ] 3. Surface Water __ ] 4. Sediment ____ ] 5. Indoor Air ___ | 6. Other:_ _—- (specify) _ E. ATTACHMENTS PROVIDED WITH THIS NOTICE. AS REQUIRED BY 310 CMR 40.1406: P7I 1. A Copy of the Map Showing or a Description Describing the Area where the Oil and/or Hazardous is or ^ is likely to be Present. 0 2. A Codv of the Phase II Completion Site Assessment or Response Action Outcome Conclusions. F. CONTACT INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PARTY PROVIDING THIS NOTICE: lleen Gladstone, GEI Consultants, Inc _ , 400 Unicorn Park Drive 1. Contact Name: _—- 2. Street: -- Woburn MA 01801-3341 3. City/Town: 4. State: 5. ZIP Code: (781)721-4012 7 Email- [email protected] 6. Telephone: Page 1 of 2 Revised: 05/02/2006 I Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection BWSC122 Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup This notice is related to: Release Tracking Number INFORMATIONAL NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS 0 " [23246 As Required by 310 CMR 40.1406 of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) MASSACHUSETTS REGULATIONS THAT REQUIRE THIS NOTICE This notice is being provided pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and the notification requirement at 310 CMR 40.1406. The Massachusetts Contingency Plan is a state regulation that specifies requirements for parties who are taking actions to address releases of chemicals (oil or hazardous material) to the environment. THE PERSON(S) PROVIDING THIS NOTICE This notice has been sent to you by the party(ies) who is/are addressing a release of oil or hazardous material to the environment at the location listed in Section Aon the reverse side of this form. EUBPQSE QF THIS NOTICE Parties who are taking actions to respond to releases of oil or hazardous material to the environment are required by state regulations (referred to above) to notify the owners of property where the oil or hazardous material is or is likely to be present. These same parties are also required to notify property owners upon completion of actions to address the oil or hazardous material, or if additional investigations show that the oil or hazardous material is not, as previously suspected, present at a property. Section C on the reverse side of this form indicates the circumstance under which you are receiving this notice at this time. INFORMATION RELATED TO YOUR PROPERTY Section D on the reverse side of this form indicates the type(s) of oil or hazardous material that is or is likely to be present at your property, and the environmental medium (e.g., soil or groundwater) where it is or is likely to be present. Please note when an investigation indicates that the oil or hazardous material is or is likely to be present at your property, this does not mean that the oil or hazardous material is posing a health risk to you. Parties who are taking actions to address oil and hazardous material releases are required by state regulations to adequately investigate these releases and take necessary actions to ensure that affected properties meet standards that are protective of human health and the environment. ATTACHED MAP OR DESCRIPTION AND REPORT CONCLUSIONS The party providing this notice to you is required to attach a map or description that indicates the boundaries of the area where the oil or hazardous material is or is likely to be present, and the conclusions of the site investigation or closure report (Section E). These attachments should give you additional information about the nature and location of the oil or hazardous material with respect to your property. FOR MORE INFORMATION Information about the general process for addressing releases of oil or hazardous material under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and related public involvement opportunities may be found at http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanuD/oview.htm. For more information regarding this notice, you may contact the party listed in Section F on the reverse side of this form. Information about the disposal site identified in Section A is also available in files at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. See http://mass.Qov/deD/about/reaion/schedule.htm if you would like to make an appointment to see these files. Please reference the Release Tracking Number listed in the upper right hand corner on the reverse side of this form when making file review appointments. Revised: 05/02/2006 Page 2 of 2 :flLOk *:fi ' IMe i & 'ttOaMH ~—— ■ I Compounds of Potential Concern Monitoring Well MW121D 50 Tufts Street Somerville, Massachusetts Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Dichloroethane,1,1- Dichloroethylene,1,1- Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) Trichloroethane,1,1,1- (TCA) Trichloroethylene (TCE) May 2009 GEI Consultants, Inc. Project 04516-3 Page 1 of 1 1 Compounds of Potential Concern Monitoring Well MW120D 50 Tufts Street Somerville, Massachusetts Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Dichloroethane,1,1- Dichloroethylene.l ,1- Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) Trichloroethane,1,1,1- (TCA) Trichloroethylene (TCE) May 2009 GEI Consultants, Inc. Project 04516-3 Page 1 of 1