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Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr. December 23, 2011 Page two According to the EAlDEIR. (p. 5-53), the preferred alternative for storm water drainage systems associated with the Project in this area will involve the construction of "major storm water management improvements" in compliance with storm water management standards. The Town requests that the FEIR. requires that these improvements be constructed so as to not worsen an already problematic drainage situation in the vicinity ofwhat is identified as Wetland No.7 [see Figure 5-15 (2 of4)], which exists along the east side of Rabbit Road, drains under Rte. 110 and flows in a southwesterly direction toward the Merrimack River, with an outfall behind the Crossroads Plaza business complex. A large sinkhole developed on the property of a local business in recent years due to this drainage situation, resulting in a tense situation between the property owner, the Town and the State. The sinkhole was repaired, but the repair has failed and the sinkhole has appeared again. The Town urges that the storm water management improvements in this area (see also Figure 4-26B) mitigate existing conditions to the largest extent possible, but at the very least ensure that a bad situation is not made worse. The Town also requests that the FEIR. require that the Project comply with all applicable regulations relative to drainage and protection ofwater quality in the Town's watershed district. As is noted on Page 4-38 ofthe EAlDEIR., "...the northern portion ofthe study area is within Zone IT areas for two wells located east of1-95 and just north ofthe study area. Both of the wells are located in an aquifer with a high vulnerability due to the absence of hydrologic barriers that could prevent contaminant migration." (see also Figure 4-208) The Town requests that special attention be paid during construction to erosion controls in our watershed areas to prevent pollution and possible contamination ofour water supply. b) Shared Use Path The Town's comments in this area are more extensive and are included in a separate document (enclosed), along with accompanying illustrations. Finally, the Town requests that two other items of interest to us be included within the scope ofthe Project, as it is likely that the Project will involve the last major reconstruction of1-95 in several years: 1) Verification ofthe loeation ofan existing water main beneath 1-95, along the intersection with Main Street, and 2) Installation of two new 2-inch replacement conduits for fire alarm cables under 1-95 at the intersection with Main Street, with connection to existing utility poles on either side ofthe Main Street bridge.

Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr. December 23,2011 Page three Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this Project. The Town is hopeful that MEPA will incorporate our concerns into the FEIR. and final Certificate. We look forward to continuing our participation in the Whittier Working Group and to assisting wherever possible in helping to bring this vital Project to completion. Sincerely, &c;,7~ Neil 1. Hanington ~ Town Manager cc: Board ofSelectmen Donald Levesque, DPW Director Michelle Rowden, Conservation Agent Senator Steven A Baddour Representative Michael A Costello Congressman John F. Tierney Pamela Stephenson, FHADivision Administrator Thomas F. Broderick, MassDOT Acting ChiefEngineer Michael O'Dowd, Project Manager, MassDOT (via email) Whittier Working Group communities (via email) Dennis DiZoglio, MVPC (via email)

Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr.<br />

December 23,2011<br />

Page three<br />

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this Project. The Town is hopeful that MEPA<br />

will incorporate our concerns into the FEIR. and final Certificate. We look forward to continuing<br />

our participation in the <strong>Whittier</strong> Working Group and to assisting wherever possible in helping to<br />

bring this vital Project to completion.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

&c;,7~<br />

Neil 1. Hanington ~<br />

Town Manager<br />

cc: Board ofSelectmen<br />

Donald Levesque, DPW Director<br />

Michelle Rowden, Conservation Agent<br />

Senator Steven A Baddour<br />

Representative Michael A Costello<br />

Congressman John F. Tierney<br />

Pamela Stephenson, FHADivision Administrator<br />

Thomas F. Broderick, MassDOT Acting ChiefEngineer<br />

Michael O'Dowd, Project Manager, MassDOT (via email)<br />

<strong>Whittier</strong> Working Group communities (via email)<br />

Dennis DiZoglio, MVPC (via email)

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