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Representative Environmental Consulting Projects
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Commercial Property, Acton, MA
Performed a 21E Assessment, Preliminary Assessment and phased
field sampling investigations for a 60-acre site contaminated
by a leaking underground tank and prior waste oil disposal
practices. Designed low cost clean-up and remediation plan
that produced results below action levels in a very short
period of time and led to a Waiver of Approvals by DEP.
Contaminant Source Investigation, Water Supply District,
Acton, MA
Conducted hydrogeological study that traced contaminants of
three municipal water supply wells along a 25 to 30 year flow
path back to the probable source areas at a Superfund Site.
Work was instrumental in the settlement of a 3.2 million dollar
lawsuit for treatment of the ground water supply sources.
Technical Advisor to Citizens Groups Monitoring Superfund
Site Investigations, Woburn and Acton, MA
Recipient of three EPA technical assistance grants for
professional assistance to citizens' groups overseeing characterization
and remediation of extensive sites contaminated by a wide
range of waste materials and sludge at three major Superfund
sites.
Former Farm Property, North Reading, MA
Investigation of soil and ground water conditions on a 44-acre
parcel of land on the banks of the Ipswich River which was
proposed for residential and recreational development. Based
upon a historical, municipal and state file review, P&S investigated
surficial soil conditions for levels of pesticide use. Subsurface
investigation s of soil and groundwater quality were also
conducted to assess impact of known episodes of dumping on
the property.
New Hampshire DES Division of Water Supply and Pollution
Control
On-site chemical reconnaissance using soil gas and MicroWell
technology along with on-site analysis for rapid assessment
of contaminant conditions at several sites under investigation
by the state. P&S has been able to quickly assess the extent
and level of contamination of plumes at sites under investigation
by the state.
Gasoline Station Assessments, Long Island, NY
Installation of MicroWells and on-site GC analyses of ground
water samples to delineate plumes of gasoline at over 30 sites,
some threatening public water supplies
Property Purchase, Littleton, MA
Site assessment of a former farm property, including sampling
and analysis of surficial and subsurface soils and ground
water. Developed plan and supervised removal of contaminated
soils resulting in a Waiver of Approvals by DEP for clean
up actions.
National Park Site, Wellfleet, MA
Ground water study at sensitive pond-side locations accessed
by means of a boat to avoid damage to a sensitive environment.
Installations by P&S's non-motorized K202 rig of MicroWells
in clusters for use as piezometers to study ground water flow
conditions and long term water quality.
Massachusetts DEP SARRS II Subcontractor, Various Massachusetts
Sites
Perform subsurface and mobile laboratory investigations to
delineate volatile organic contaminants in soil atmosphere,
soil and ground water at sites under investigation by DEP.
Investigations have ranged from gasoline station site assessments
to ground water studies of threats to municipal water supply
wells.
Industrial Property, NH
Installed conventional monitoring wells and MicroWells to
assess the horizontal and vertical reach of extensive ground
water and soil contamination caused by long term disposal
of VOC. With New Hampshire DES approval, P&S set up a ground
water remediation system as well as a Vapor Extraction System
involving MicroWells screened in the vadose zone. Pilot testing
of the treatment system showed that all VOC levels in the
water prior to discharge were below EPA discharge standards.
Investigation of Threat to Municipal Well, Barnstable,
MA
Confirmation of industrial disposal area as source of a narrow
plume of contamination that extended over a distance of 2,400
feet using MicroWells and on-site GC analysis. P&S advanced
MicroWell technology capabilities in order to rapidly penetrate
deposits of cobbles and reach depths to 70 feet BGS.
Additional Recent Environmental Projects 
Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp.: sediment sampling
beneath New Bedford Harbor
Roux Associates: soil gas and ground water investigation
at Superfund Site, Woburn MA
Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp.: soil sampling at
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Harding ESE: ground water investigations at the former
Fort Devens, MA
Hollingsworth and Vose Co.: landfill monitoring and
assessment
USGS: environmental studies of the Walden Pond sanctuary
Jacobs Engineering Group: plume dilineation beneath
ponds at Otis Air National Guard Base
EPA Technical Assistant Grant Contracts 
W.R. Grace, Acton, Massachusetts
Wells G&H, Woburn, Massachusetts
Industriplex Site, Woburn, Massachusetts
Nuclear Metals, Concord, Massachusetts
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Representative Coastal
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Winthrop, MA
Site investigation and soil and ground water analysis to develop
criteria for park land design and construction on a filled
salt marsh, including leaching potential of saline soils,
underdrainage, cut and fill guidelines and plant materials.
Development of specialized laboratory tests to assay saline
seeps. Extensive test plots enabled successful salt water
marsh replication.
Nantasket Beach Reservation, Hull, MA
Soils and vegetation analysis at major beach site including
preparation of specifications and working drawings and construction
observation. Lack of landscape maintenance had led to weakened
vegetative cover.
Short Beach, Revere, MA
Sediment distribution study for beach fill project. Specifications
described regrading and sediment replenishment plan to recreate
usable beach area.
Tenean Beach, Dorchester, MA
Site analysis, soil and vegetation investigation, specifications
and construction observation; soil and sod specifications.
Earlier inappropriate plant material and intensive public
use had resulted in sparse growth and unstable soil conditions.
Coastline Management, Hull, MA
Site investigation and recommendations for restoration of
coastal bluffs including extensive erosion control measures.
Uncontrolled public access had caused extensive erosion and
shoreline recession. Appropriate plant materials were integrated
with varied erosion control measures.
George's Island, Boston Harbor, MA
Site analysis, soils and vegetation investigation. Study of
leaching potential of saline soils that had been dredged from
tidal zone. Since deep water disposal was not possible, dredged
spoils were leached and incorporated into planting areas.
Grover's Cliff Beach, Winthrop, MA
Sediment distribution study. Lack of natural beach sediment
deposition led to a cobble pavement. Beach resanding was specified
to maximize sediment stability and recreational value.
Lynn Beach Reservation, Lynn, MA
Dune stabilization study, specifications. Undirected public
access had caused extensive damage to dunes and vegetation.
Restoration required natural dune rebuilding and planting
barrier beach plant communities.
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Additional Recent Soils and Horticulture Projects
Harvard University: various campus landscape projects
Hudson River Parks, New York: master specification
for five miles of water front parks
Dartmouth College: campus redevelopment
Wellesley College: campus renovation
Fresh Pond, Cambridge: naturalized park development
Battery Park City: park developments
Illinois Wesleyen University: landscape development
Vassar Street, Cambridge: sand-based structural soil
for streetscape
Greenwich Academy: lightweight rooftop planting
Tunisia: landscape development for U.S. embassy
Boston Convention Center: rooftop, park and streetscape
plantings
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Shaker Village, Canterbury, NH
Analysis of surface and subsurface drainage conditions for
restoration of historic village including rehabilitation of
stone subsurface drainage network constructed by Shakers.
Franklin Park Master Plan, Boston, MA
Drainage analysis of major urban park including recommendations
for restoration of original surface drainage collection system.
Recommendations for rehabilitation of world class grass cross
country course.
Putterham Meadows Golf Course, Brookline, MA
Analysis of drainage and settlement problems at golf course
constructed on former peat bog.
Laughing Brook Audubon Sanctuary, Hampden, MA
Drainage analysis and design of gravel and stone mix for natural
treatment of parking area.
Friends School, Cambridge, MA
Analysis of settlement and drainage issues for athletic field
constructed over former clay pit filled with random fill materials.
Littleton Middle School Track and Football Field, Littleton,
MA
Analysis of settlements and design of preload system at recently
constructed sports area
King Khalid City, Saudi Arabia
Analysis of artificial ground water conditions due to extensive
proposed irrigation and design of subsurface drainage control
network.
Site Selection for Ocean Spray World Headquarters, Sites
in MA
Analysis of soil conditions at potential construction sites
in order to locate proposed world headquarters.
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Representative Land
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Mixed Use Village Design, Groton, MA
Designed a new village area including commercial and business
uses, 240 single family and condominium housing units and
protection measures for sensitive conservation lands on a
560 acre tract. Presented plans to a Town Meeting for Concept
Plan approval. Coordinated and reviewed Environmental Impact
Report and Definitive Subdivision Plan of property.
Groton Woods Subdivisions
Designed three linked, abutting subdivisions with 117 lots
on 300 acre tract. Final design included construction of a
pond to serve as the focal point for subdivision. The pond
also provided a source of gravel for road construction and
mitigated increases in runoff. Final design also included
a trail system connecting all parts of the subdivision to
a block of protected conservation land. P&S coordinated and
reviewed engineering.
Brookfield Village
Designed 30 unit multifamily development including subsidized
housing component. Design included two coordinated clusters
of units with views over common areas and reclaimed pond.
Coordinated and reviewed site engineering.
Maple Hill Farm Subdivision
Analyzed previously approved 20 lot subdivision obtained by
bank in foreclosure. Recommended steps to be taken to protect
property interests and modifications of design to lower construction
costs, improve marketability of properties, and reduce environmental
impacts.
McLain's Woods Subdivision
Designed 12 lot subdivision on parcel with environmentally
sensitive wetland and wildlife areas. Located special house
sitings and designed trail network connecting houses, common
field area and conservation area.
Orchard Lane Subdivision
Designed 6 lot subdivision on hillside with spectacular views.
Coordinated and reviewed engineering and wetland issues including
wildlife study for brook crossing.
Boston Road Commercial Development
Designed 30,000 square foot commercial development to create
village effect by organizing buildings around central common
serving as the site focus. Prepared site grading plans and
carried out drainage design.
Deer Run Park Professional Office Development
Designed office park for 70,000 square feet of professional
office space with central outdoor courtyard. Presented Concept
Plan to Town Meeting for required re-zoning.
Additional Recent Land Planning Projects
Still Meadow: cluster development to protect field and
endangered species habitat
Baddacook Fields: development with views of new field
area, while protecting pond and critical habitat
Mill Run Place: 60,000 SF commercial development
Deerhaven: 27 lot development protecting fields and
riverfront area
40 acre property in Carlisle: protection of critical
wooded habitat area
140 acre property in Groton: limited development on
historic landscape area
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King Khalid City, Saudi Arabia
Soil, water and horticultural analyses for development of
a new city in the Saudi Arabian desert including specifications
for a laboratory and landscape testing program, an on-site
field station, and a plant nursery.
Japanese Cherry Tree Plantings, Charles River Basin, Boston
Soil testing and recommendations for focal planting of trees
presented to the City of Boston by Japan.
Parkway Flower Planting, MDC, Boston, MA
Site reviews, soil and plant material specifications, order
of work, equipment, fertilizer and herbicide specifications.
Roadside Plantings, MDC, MA
Recommendations to establish wildflower areas along parkway
system.
Deer Island, Boston, MA
Recommendations for sludge composting procedures. Analysis
of sludge/soil mixtures for use as planting material. Specifications
for extensive berm plantings and planting methods.
Bell Power Station, Ithaca, NY
Reclamation package for 60 acre site despoiled during construction
of nuclear power plant. Site soils investigation, planting
trials, laboratory and greenhouse testing, preparation of
contract documents and construction supervision
Charles River Relief Sewer, Boston, MA
Analysis of saline soil and re-vegetation study. Recommendations
to improve salt leaching and for turf grass selections.
Beal Mall, Boston, MA
Investigated environmental impacts on plants in only privately
owned park in Boston. Recommendations for soil treatment,
plant species and maintenance procedures.
Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA
Evaluation of alternative lightweight soil systems. Recommendations
for lightweight soil mix for rooftop planters.
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Copley Plaza Lawn Area, Boston, MA
Analysis of problems with recently renovated public lawn area.
Recommendations for new soil mix and subsurface drainage system.
Radcliffe Quadrangle, Cambridge, MA
Analysis of poor turf on newly reconstructed focal lawn area
for college. Recommendations to correct over-compaction problems.
Esplanade Exercise Area, Boston, MA
Area study and specifications for soil and turf grass blends.
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA
Assessment of existing soil and turf conditions and development
of soil specifications for rehabilitation.
Leo Martin Golf Course, Weston, MA
Turf pathology analysis. Soil and turf analysis for reconstruction
of tees including specifications and construction observation.
Public Theater at Herter Park, Brighton, MA
Analysis of existing soil and turf conditions. Design of rehabilitation
specifications.
Franklin Park Children's Zoo, Boston, MA
Design of new soil mixes and turf grasses for construction
of extensive exhibition area.
Chelsea Naval Hospital Park, Chelsea, MA
Soils and vegetation analysis, design of new planting mix
and turf grass specifications.
Soldiers Field Road, Storrow Drive, VFW Parkway, Victory
Road Park,
McGrath Highway, and Memorial Drive, Boston and Cambridge,
MA Soil testing and vegetation analyses to evaluate turf conditions
and plant materials along major thoroughfares.
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Representative Urban Soils
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Revere Landing Park, Charlestown, MA
Analysis of urban soil conditions for construction of park
adjacent to Charles River Dam including Phase I and Phase
II environmental investigations and remediation design for
contaminated soil conditions. Recommendations for planting
bed design, subsurface drainage, and soil management.
New Street Landfill, Cambridge, MA
Investigation of soil resources and horticultural issues at
the site of a former landfill in Cambridge which had subsequently
been extensively filled with waste materials from construction
of the Red Line extension in Cambridge. Development of design
guidelines to create athletic complex for Cambridge High School
in environment affected by methane, rubble fill and extensive
clay deposits.
Newbury Market Landing, Newburyport, MA
Geotechnical and horticultural investigation to construct
waterfront park on randomly filled land with areas of municipal
wastes. Recommendations for planting materials to withstand
salt spray.
Industrial Site, Acton, MA
Removal of contaminated soils from 600 feet of stream bed
and banks. Restoration of stream to recreate wetland ecology.
New York State Electric and Gas Corporation Sites
Investigation of land management and horticultural issues
relating to development of four fossil fuel and four nuclear
power plants. Recommendations for surface water management,
soil resource management, erosion control and design of visual
and sound barriers. Development of guidelines for disposal
of ash for forty year power plant life.
Rutherford Avenue Buffer Zone, Charlestown, MA
Analysis of soils placed during construction of Central Artery
excavation in order to create vegetated buffer. Design of
planting beds and subsurface drainage network.
North Woods Subdivision, Groton, MA
Reclamation of abandoned gravel pit to create landscape amenities
for a subdivision. Design of wildlife pond and conservation
area as part of gravel removal plan.
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Lake Andrews, Bates College, Lewiston ME
Dredging and rehabilitation of pond in college campus. Design
of storm water infiltration system to remove nutrients from
storm water.
Charles River Bank, Cambridge, MA
Soils investigation at Weeks Foot Bridge and recommendation
for reclamation of saline subsurface conditions.
Acton Swimming Pond, Acton, MA
Analysis of hydrogeologic conditions including ground water
quality. Design of excavated nine acre pond in former gravel
pit area for town swimming facility.
Lechmere Canal, Cambridge, MA
Restoration of filled urban land for multi-use development
in a former tidal basin. Recommendations for soil resource
and saline soil management and for plant materials.
Wildflower Lane Pond, Weston, MA
Design of new pond for aesthetic enhancement and drainage
control in new subdivision.
Carlisle Fire Pond, Carlisle, MA
Hydrogeologic analysis for construction of new pond to provide
water for fire protection and for irrigation of school sports
fields.
Brooks School Pond, Andover, MA
Hydrogeologic analysis for construction of new pond to
provide water for irrigation of school sports fields. Analysis
of nitrate loading from fertilizer use near a town reservoir.
Canterbury Woods, Amherst, NY
Design of new pond in as focal point for elderly housing project.
Industrial Site, Groton, MA
Design and construction oversight of high pressure grouting
to repair two granite block dams on Squannacook River. Coordination
of permitting with three towns and state regulatory authorities.
Riverside Park, Waltham, MA
Analysis of site conditions and specifications of soils and
construction methods.
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Weymouth High School Sports Fields, Weymouth, MA
Analysis of soil and drainage conditions for reconstruction
of sports fields built on former peat bog. Recommendations
for preloading to reduce future settlements.
Brooks School Sports Fields, Andover, MA
Analysis of surface and subsurface drainage conditions causing
deterioration of recently constructed sports field. Design
of subsurface drainage system to stabilize slope and protect
field area.
Mile Lane Sports Fields, Ipswich, MA
Site analysis of existing agricultural fields for construction
of soccer, lacrosse and baseball fields within a Zone II Aquifer
Protection Zone. The site was designed to address Conservation
Commission concerns regrading ground water protection. A subsurface
drainage network and wetland system were designed to treat
surface and subsurface water prior to discharge to a stream.
An Integrated Pest Management maintenance program was developed
to allow for intensive use of the fields with minimal use
of herbicides and pesticides.
Gloucester Landfill Sports Fields, Gloucester, MA
Recommendations for drainage control, slope protection, and
soil and planting requirements as part of the capping of a
former landfill. Drainage design was based on the presence
of a shallow impermeable membrane.
High and Middle School Sports Fields, Ipswich, MA
Site analysis for construction of new playing fields for construction
of a new High School/ Middle School sports complex including
recommendations for subsurface drainage design and modification
of topsoil to accommodate anticipated high intensity use.
Easton High School Sports Fields, Easton MA
Analysis of problems with recently reconstructed sport fields.
Issues identified included over-compaction of both topsoil
and subsoil as well as poorly draining topsoil. Due to a need
for near term use of the fields, a program was developed to
loosen and modify soils in-place to meet planting deadlines.
Hormel Stadium, Brighton, MA
Site analysis for rehabilitation of a stadium football field
including issues of soil compaction, surface and subsurface
drainage, poor turf and areas with salt contamination. P&S
developed soil mixing systems, recommended soil amendments
to modify soil chemistry and provided design guidelines for
surface and subsurface drainage.
Joseph Lee Playground, Boston, MA
Analysis of surface and subsurface drainage problems for rehabilitation
of track and football field constructed on random urban fill
conditions including areas of demolition fill and peat.
Belmont High School Athletic Complex, Belmont, MA
Analysis of soil resources and surface and subsurface drainage
conditions at seven-field sports complex. Design of subsurface
drainage system and loam modifications. Analysis of pond to
determine its capability of supporting increased withdrawals
for upgraded irrigation system.
Newton Country Day School, Newton, MA
Analysis of loam and subsurface drainage conditions for reconstruction
of sports fields. Design of subsurface drainage system to
address high ground water conditions. Recommendations for
amendments to loam to improve playing conditions.
Friends School, Cambridge, MA
Analysis of settlement issues associated with existing field
constructed over former landfill area. Analysis of surficial
drainage conditions causing flooding at newly constructed
section of school.
Cawley Stadium, Lowell, MA
Soil investigation to determine cause of settlements and deterioration
of sports stadium. Recommendations for loam modification and
field reconstruction.
Additional Private Schools and Colleges 
- Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
- University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Campus, Dartmouth,
MA
- Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
- Saint Sebastians School, Needham, MA
- Hillside School for Boys, Marlborough, MA
- Noble and Greenough School, Dedham, MA
- Saint Mark's School, Marlborough, MA
Additional Municipalities 
- Battery Park City Ballfields, New York, NY
- Hudson River Trust Ballfield, New York, NY
- Town of Westford, Stoney Brook Sports Field Complex, Westford,
MA
- City of Nashua, Southwest Park Sports Field Complex, Nashua,
NH
- City of Brookline, multiple fields, Brookline, MA
- City of Boston, multiple fields, Boston, MA
- City of Cambridge, Fresh Pond Sports Field, Cambridge,
MA
Additional Public Schools 
- Wilmington High School, Wilmington, MA
- Lincoln-Sudbury School System, Sudbury, MA
- North Andover High School, North Andover, MA
- Norton High School, Norton, MA
- Hull Middle School and High School, Hull, MA
- Frontier Regional High School, Deerfield, MA
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