Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
1/16/09: MassDEP
entered into a Consent Order with Bethany House for Waste Site Cleanup
violations at 55 Spring Street and 99 High Street in Holbrook. The property is
owned and occupied by "Avon Custom Mixing". At this location, a release of
silver and petroleum hydrocarbons to the soil and/or groundwater was reported in
April 1997. Access issues between the prior and current owner hindered timely
cleanup response actions. Today's Order provides new deadlines with stipulated
penalties for failing to meet cleanup deadlines
9/30/08: MassDEP
entered into a Consent Order with a $4,375 Penalty involving Butchie's Removal,
Inc., for Asbestos violations at 8 West Street in Holbrook. The company failed
to submit written notification to MassDEP for removal of non-friable asbestos
containing material (ACM), and work practice violations during the removal of
asbestos from the commercial property. Butchie's Removal Inc. has agreed to
comply with regulations and to pay the penalty.
7/8/08: MassDEP
entered into a Consent Order with the town of Holbrook for Solid Waste
violations at the town's (closed) landfill in Holbrook. The town has agreed to a
Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) for the violations, which involved the
landfill and adjacent DPW yard, specifically, the prohibition on dumping and
illegal disposal of solid waste in violation of the town's post-closure
requirements. Under today's Order, the town will stop disposing of animal
carcasses and cover the area, mark animal disposal on a plan and record with the
town under a record of notice within 60 days. Also, it will place solid waste at
the DPW yard in containers, within 90 days of order, and remove all brush from
the side slopes of the landfill. The order requires that Owners/Operator
complete a SEP within 12 months of the date of the order, the SEP involves
replacing two electric powered school safety traffic signals with new solar
powered assemblies. The estimated cost of performing this SEP is
$12,150.
2/15/08: MassDEP
executed a (second) Amended Consent Order with the town of Holbrook for Water
Pollution Control violations. The Order contains a revised plan and schedule
that Randolph will undertake to continue to effectively address the
rehabilitation and maintenance of its municipal sewer system. Today's Amendment
sets forth a revised plan and schedule for additional work into reducing the
infiltration and inflow into the system (due to breaks/cracks, etc) Reducing
this flow into the town's sewer system is necessary to eliminate extraneous peak
flows and preserves capacity for the municipal system to function properly and
as it enters the regional collection system. Since the signing of the original
Order, the town has made substantial progress in completing the work. The town's
consultant, CDM, has provided MassDEP updated information on the condition of
the sewer system and estimates of the remaining excessive flow into the system.
As a result of the work completed thus far and the updated information, the town
has requested revisions to the original plan and schedule. MassDEP has
concurred with the requested revisions and updates to the plan and schedule.
8/6/07: MassDEP
entered into a Consent Order with the town of Holbrook, for Water Pollution
Control violations in Holbrook. Under today's Order Holbrook agrees to a revised
plan and schedule that the town will undertake to continue to address the
rehabilitation and maintenance of the municipal sewer system.The revised plan
and schedule covers the work on infiltration and inflow ("I/I") investigation
and rehabilitation work.I/I reduction within the town's sewer system is
necessary to eliminate extraneous peak flows.By reducing extraneous I/I the town
will preserve capacity in the municipal system and the downstream regional
collection system.Since the signing the original Order, the town has made
substantial progress in completing the requirements. The town has provided
updated information on the condition of the sewer system and estimates of the
remaining excessive I/I within system. As a result of the work completed thus
far and the updated information, the town requested revisions to the original
plan and schedule.MassDEP has concurred with the requested revisions and updates
to the plan and schedule of the original Order.
7/31/07: MassDEP and
the town of Holbrook agreed to an Amended Consent Order involving compliance
with Water Pollution Control regulations. The agreement involves a revised plan
and schedule for the town to address the rehabilitation and maintenance of the
municipal sewer system. Today's agreement sets forth a revised schedule for work
on reducing/eliminating infiltration and inflow ("I/I") into the system.
Reducing I/I flows into the sewer system is necessary to eliminate extraneous
peak flow and preserve capacity in the regional collection system. While the
town has made substantial progress in completing the requirements, the town has
provided updated information on the condition of the sewer system and estimates
the remaining excess I/I within the system. The town requested revisions to the
original plan and schedule based on the updated information gathered during
repair work. After a review of the work, the updated information and the
requested revisions, MassDEP concurs and issued today's amended
schedule.
7/20/07: MassDEP
entered into a Consent Order with a $920 Penalty involving M. Burstein & Co.
Inc., for Hazardous Waste Management violations in Holbrook. A multimedia
inspection revealed the company had not complied with the requirements relative
to its amount of hazardous waste generated, and failed to provide training to
employees who handle hazardous waste. In addition to the Penalty the company has
agreed to bring the facility into compliance.
7/26/05: MassDEP
entered into a Consent Order with a $31,000 Penalty regarding Holbrook
Sportsmen's Club, Inc. for Wetlands violations. The club has agreed to restore
wetlands disturbed during shooting range modifications conducted by club
members. MassDEP agreed to suspend $30,000 of the Penalty if the Club initiates
key aspects of their Environmental Stewardship Plan, including the installation
of a shot barrier to prevent lead-shot from being deposited into wetlands and
the recovery of this lead shot for recycling after the barrier is erected.
Other range improvements include implementing EPA's Best Management Practices
for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges. The club also agreed to pursue obtaining a
Conservation Restriction at the club to preserve some or all of the club land of
approximately 200 acres as Open Space.
7/22/05: MassDEP
issued a Unilateral Order to Fast Lane Convenience Store located in Holbrook.
The Store is required to cease operation of a water-vending machine at the 230
Union Street due to inadequate disinfection at a public water supply. The
owner, Shiv Lillaney, is required to install ultra-violet disinfection and allow
MassDEP to inspect prior to any resumption of service as a public water
supplier. In addition, Lillaney is required to attend an enforcement conference
with MassDEP.
7/19/05: MassDEP
issued a Unilateral Administrative Order to Kevin Kane (Aspinwall Trust) for
installing a tight-tank at a residence 45 Damon Ave in Holbrook without a
permit. Tight tanks are not allowed for new (residential) construction to serve
as septic systems. Kane is required to remove the tight tank from service
within 30 days.
