Project Overview
The Regional Environmental Council (REC) is remediating subsurface contamination at 47 Oread Street, Worcester, MA to make the site safe for a new teaching greenhouse that will support REC's YouthGROW and community food security programs.
This page serves as the public information repository for documents, updates, and ways to participate.
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Spokesperson: Steve Fischer, Executive Director — comments@recworcester.org • (508) 799-9139
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Physical Repository: REC Office, 42 Lagrange Street, Rear, Worcester, MA 01610 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM, or by appointment)
Public Comment Period
Open for 30 days: December 18, 2025 - January 16, 2025
REC has posted the Draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for the 47 Oread Street site. We welcome written and oral comments during this period.
How to Comment
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Email: comments@recworcester.org (Subject: “47 Oread ABCA Comment”)
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Mail or In-Person Delivery:
Regional Environmental Council, Inc.
Attn: 47 Oread ABCA Comment
42 Lagrange Street, Rear, Worcester, MA 01610
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Online Form: Use the form below
Public Meeting
A public meeting will be held during the 30-day comment period to present the Draft ABCA, discuss cleanup alternatives, and receive community input.
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Date & Time: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:30pm
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Location: REC Office (42 Lagrange Street, Rear)
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Language Access: Interpretation available upon request with advance notice; Spanish materials provided
Meeting details will be posted here and shared via newsletter, social media, and onsite flyers.
If you need accessibility accommodations or translation, please contact us at (508) 799-9139 or comments@recworcester.org.
Documents & Administrative Record
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Draft Aalysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) - November 14, 2025 (PDF)
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Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) - November 14, 2025 (PDF) (Under EPA review; final approval required prior to implementation)
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment - Sampling Results (PDF)
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Public Notice (Telegram & Gazette) (PDF) — Dec 17, 2025
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Responses to Public Comments (PDF) — to be posted
Health & Safety During Cleanup
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Work areas will be fenced and clearly signed.
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Dust suppression and best practices will be used to protect neighbors and youth.
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Onsite activities will be scheduled to minimize disruption to YouthGROW and community programming.
Project Updates
12/17/25 – Draft ABCA Posted.
En Español
Período de comentarios públicos (30 días): 17 de diciembre de 2025 a 16 de enero de 2026.
El ABCA (borrador) y los documentos relacionados están disponibles arriba y en la oficina de REC (42 Lagrange Street, parte trasera, Worcester, MA 01610).
Cómo enviar comentarios
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Correo electrónico: comments@recworcester.org (Asunto: “Comentario ABCA 47 Oread”)
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Correo postal o entrega en persona: Regional Environmental Council, Inc., Attn: Comentario ABCA 47 Oread, 42 Lagrange Street, Worcester, MA 01610
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Formulario en línea: Puede enviar sus comentarios directamente en el formulario incluido más abajo en esta página.
Habrá una reunión pública durante el período de comentarios; los detalles se anunciarán aquí. Para interpretación o adaptaciones de accesibilidad, llame al (508) 799-9139.
Contact
Regional Environmental Council, Inc. (REC)
42 Lagrange Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-9139 • comments@recworcester.org