99TH REGIONAL SUPPORT COMMAND

Community Involvement Plan

Arthur MacArthur U.S. Army Reserve Center Springfield, Mass.

June 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview of the Community Involvement Plan .. 1 Capsule Site Description . 1 Site History, Description, Location.. 1 Site Inspections and Cleanup Activities .. 3 Community Background . 3 Community Profile .. 3 History of Community Involvement ... 4 Key Community Concerns .... 4 Response to Community Concerns ... 4 Summary of Communication Needs ..... 5 The 99th RSCs Community Involvement Program .. 5 The Plan . 5 Projected Schedule for Community Involvement Activities .... 6

Section 1.0:

Section 2.0: 2.1: 2.2:

Section 3.0: 3.1: 3.2: 3.3: 3.4: 3.5:

Section 4.0: 4.1: 4.2:

Appendices: A B C D E F Primary Contacts ....... 7 Local Officials ....... 9 State and Federal Elected Officials .. 10 Media Contacts . 11 Meeting Locations .... 13 Repository Location . 13

Section 1.0 Overview of the Community Involvement Plan The 99th RSC developed this Community Involvement Plan to facilitate two-way communications between the community surrounding the Arthur MacArthur U.S. Army Reserve Center and the 99th RSC, and to encourage community involvement in site activities. The 99th RSC will use the community involvement activities outlined in this plan to ensure that residents are continuously informed and provided opportunities to be involved. This Community Involvement Plan addresses the Arthur MacArthur U.S. Army Reserve Centers relationship to the community and the 99th RSC (Section 2.0), provides a background of the community (Section 3.0), presents the 99th RSCs community involvement program (Section 4.0), and provides a listing of resources available (Appendices). The 99th RSC drew upon several information sources to develop this plan, including site files and historical data. The 99th RSC will oversee the implementation of the community involvement activities outlined in this plan.

Section 2.0 Capsule Site Description 2.1: Site History, Description, Location The Arthur MacArthur U.S. Army Reserve Center located at 50 East Street, Springfield, Mass., occupies five acres of land that were purchased in 1952. The MacArthur ARC contains two permanent structures and two parking lots, as well as a two-acre wooded area (Figure 1). Construction of both the Administration Building and the Organizational Maintenance Shop were completed in 1956. On Oct. 15, 2006, a 60-milimeter, high-explosive M49A2 mortar was discovered in the undeveloped two-acre wooded area on the northern part of the property behind the ARC by a unit that was digging during a training exercise. The mortars fuse was identified as a M52 and the mortar was filled with TNT, as was described in the Westover Air Reserve Base EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) units after-action report. The round was initially removed by the Springfield Bomb Disposal Unit, after which the Westover Air Reserve Base EOD team attempted to conduct a sweep/scan to locate any additional Munitions or Explosives of Concern (MEC). The team was unable to complete the scan due to metallic interference in the subsurface, caused by what was described as medical waste by the team that completed a test pit. The entire perimeter of the two-acre portion abuts residential backyards. Although several years passed between the time when the MEC was discovered and the initial survey of the site, possible additional MEC on the site posed little threat to local residents or Soldiers using the facility. The area in question is fenced-in private property, and No Trespassing signs are posted around the area. Additionally, initial sweeps of the area would have located any addition surface MEC that could have posed a threat.

The area was further characterized from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, 2010, with a digital geophysical survey conducted using Geometrics G858G magnetic gradiometers (aka magnetometers). Ten to 15 distinct clusters of multiple-anomaly sources were identified. Multiple sources are indicative of potential fill pits. One possible trench-and-fill area may be located near the southern edge of the area of investigation approximately 15- to 20-feet north of the parking area edge. Whether this is a trenched-and-filled feature or a linear accumulation of near-surface to surface debris is unknown. There are 100-150 or more outlier anomalies distributed across the survey area, primarily in the southern and eastern portions of the site, and may be due to incidental discarding of debris. The generally wide-spread distribution is not suggestive of an organized disposal process. Approximately 100 to 200 pounds of mostly construction and household debris was removed from the site. No evidence of the presence of any type of military munitions or munitions disposal was found during the surface clearance. The MacArthur ARC property has been slated for disposal by the Army Reserve per the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) commission. The planned reuse of the building is by the Town of Springfield as administrative space for its police department, but this transfer cannot happen until the land is cleared by the survey team.

Figure 1. MacArthur ARC maintenance facility and adjacent two-acre wooded area

2.2: Site Inspections and Cleanup Activities In order to excavate the detected anomalies, an Explosives Site Plan (ESP) as per Department of Defense regulations is required to be developed and approved. Currently, the ESP is being drafted for the excavation phase which is planned for Summer 2011. Excavation with a live round requires either total evacuation within the potential blast zone (which is impossible since dozens of residential homes surround the property) or the use of a physical blast barrier. The decision has been made to use a miniature open-faced barricade, which is a standalone, 800pound device that will be placed over each anomaly during excavation. During the excavation phase, six of the fill areas will be investigated with a backhoe and screened for MEC. Additionally, the fill will be characterized and soil samples taken to indicate if any releases are associated with observed fill. In addition, 50 of the anomalies will be identified for intrusive investigation using the miniature open-front (blast) barricade to reduce the safety exclusion zone associated with a 60-milimeter mortar round. A MEC Hazard Assessment is also required as part of a Remedial Investigation and will evaluate the potential explosive hazard associated with a sites given current conditions and under various cleanup, land-use activities, and land-use control alternatives. A Feasibility Study will also be completed to support alternatives and assist in the decision-making process.

Section 3.0 Community Background 3.1: Community Profile Springfield was established in 1636 at the junction of the Agawam and Connecticut Rivers as a trading and fur-collecting post. In 1641, the town of Springfield was incorporated. Springfield officially became a city in May 1852. Springfields location at the crossroads of New England is the most significant reason for its progress and continuing economic success. The Connecticut River served as an easy and economical means of transportation north and south for early settlers. Midway between New York and Boston and on the road between New York and Canada, Springfield is ideally located for travel in all directions. From its fur-trading and agricultural beginnings, Springfield gradually grew into a thriving industrial community. In the 18th century, the power of the Connecticut River was harnessed. Mills of all varieties grew up and a skilled labor force came into being. Because of the areas location and technological advancements, particularly in metal crafts, the United States Armory was located here in 1794, resulting in further industrial development. In the 19th century, Springfield became a major railroad center and experienced another industrial boom. The city grew, and such industries as printing, machine manufacture, insurance, and finance took hold and prospered.

Census 2010 data for Massachusetts shows that Springfield is the states third-most populous city with 153,060 residents, a 0.6-percent increase from 2000. At the 2000 census, there were 152,082 people, 57,130 households and 36,391 families residing in the city. There are nearly two-million residents in the greater Springfield-Hartford metro region. Twenty-seven percent of the population was Hispanic of any race, and translation services may be beneficial to them when receiving information circulated about the MacArthur ARC site. There were 57,130 households, of which 34 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35 percent were married couples living together, 24 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 36 percent were non-families. Thirty percent of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.19. In 2007, Springfield's median age was 32.7. The US median was 37.6. Forty-four percent of people in Springfield are married; 10 percent are divorced. Springfield's age distribution was 29 percent under the age of 18, 11 percent from 18 to 24, 28 percent from 25 to 44, 19 percent from 45 to 64, and 12 percent who were 65 years of age or older. In 2007, the median household income was $30,417, and the median family income was $36,285. Males had a median income of $32,396 versus $26,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,232. Nineteen percent of families and 23 percent of the population were below the poverty line, including 34 percent of those under age 18 and 12 percent of those age 65 or over. As of October 2008, 52 percent of voters were registered Democrats, 9 percent were registered Republican, and 39 percent were independent. 3.2: History of Community Involvement Community citizens have not historically been involved in the MacArthur ARC environmental investigation. 3.3: Key Community Concerns Historical data suggests that community citizens would be primarily concerned about additional MEC being present at the MacArthur ARC and the potential danger it could pose if an uncontrolled detonation occurred. Secondary concerns include potential soil and water contamination from additional MEC or other debris that may be buried on site. 3.4: Response to Community Concerns On Sept. 1, 2010, the 99th RSC published an article on the official U.S. Army homepage titled, Safety tops priority list for Army Reserve environmental survey. (http://www.army.mil/news/2010/09/08/44862-safety-tops-priority-list-for-army-reserve-environmental-survey/) The story featured interviews with representatives from 99th RSC Environmental as well as Stell Environmental Enterprises and HydroGeoLogic, Inc., the two contractors conducting the site survey. The story explained how the MEC was found on the site, what the current survey entailed, and the future plans for remedial investigation.

3.5: Summary of Communication Needs Historically, residents want to be kept abreast of current and proposed cleanup activities at the affected site, the impact of these activities on the surrounding community, and any potential health effects of past or current activities at the site. Evidence suggests that fact sheets or flyers mailed directly to local residents homes is the most effective way for the 99th RSC to communicate with the community. Should the responses to the flyers warrant further public involvement, a public meeting may be proposed. This could offer an effective forum for officials to relay information to the community and respond to community concerns. Publishing information in newspapers, on web sites and on social media sites are also viable options.

Section 4.0 The 99 RSCs Community Involvement Program

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4.1: The Plan The overall goal of the 99th RSCs community involvement program is to promote two-way communication between citizens and the 99th RSC, and to provide opportunities to the community for meaningful and active involvement in the process. The 99th RSC will implement the community involvement activities described below. The following plan is based on the results of the research described earlier; it addresses each issue that was identified as being important to the community. Issue 1: Additional MEC present at the site, Potential soil/water contamination Activity 1A: Newspaper Notices/Stories Objective: To provide local residents with peace of mind in regard to their safety, and to inform them of investigation results. Method: The 99th RSC will publish these notices/stories in local newspapers, and possibly on local television channels and radio stations. Notices/stories will also appear on the 99th RSC web site, social media sites, and possibly the official Springfield web site and media outlet web sites. Timing: The initial notice/story should be published one month prior to the investigation. Additional notices/stories will be published one week prior to and one week following the investigation, and during the investigation as needed. Activity 1B: Individual Mailings Objective: To provide local residents with peace of mind in regard to their safety, and to inform them of investigation results. Method: The 99th RSC will mail these notices to individual residences within the affected area. Timing: The initial notice should be mailed one month prior to the investigation. Additional notices will be mailed one week prior to and one week following the investigation.

Activity 1A: Public Meetings Objective: To provide local residents with peace of mind in regard to their safety, and to inform them of investigation results. Method: The 99th RSC will host these meetings in a location that is agreeable to the residents in question. The meetings will be public and advertised to media outlets, whose coverage will help further spread the word. Timing: The meetings will be held as necessary per responses to the flyers, stories and notices. 4.2: Projected Schedule for Community Involvement Activities Initial Notice of Remedial Investigation Subsequent Notices/Mailings (stating date of investigation) Additional Public Meetings, Notices, Mailings Follow-on Meetings, Notices, Mailings 3 months prior to investigation 1 month prior to investigation 1 week prior to investigation, and during the investigation as needed 1 week following the investigation

Appendix A Primary Contacts 99th RSC Public Affairs Office (Primary POC) Shawn Morris 5231 South Scott Plaza Fort Dix, NJ, 08640 609-562-7428 (office) 732-773-3026 (cell) shawn.morris1@usar.army.mil 99th RSC Installation Restoration Program Coordinator Laura Dell'Olio Contractor for 99th RSC 5231 South Scott Plaza Fort Dix, NJ, 08640 609-562-7661 (office) 919-270-7376 (cell) Laura.dellolio@usar.army.mil 99th RSC Environmental Division, Chief Jeffrey Hrzic 5231 South Scott Plaza Fort Dix, NJ, 08640 Jeff.hrzic1@usar.army.mil Base Transition Coordinator Gary Puryear Office: 978-784-3771 Cell: 724-759-4473 gary.puryear@usar.army.mil Contractor Stell Environmental, Inc. Darlene Stringos-Walker Primary Environmental Consultant 25 East Main Street Elverson, PA 19520 484-366-2088 dwalker@stellee.com

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Traci A. Fambrough Planning, Environmental, and Regulatory Division, Fort Worth District 819 Taylor Street, Room 3A12 Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-886-1485 traci.a.fambrough@usace.army.mil State of Massachusetts Anne Malewicz Section Chief - DOD Sites One Winter Street Boston MA 02108 617-292-5659 anne.malewicz@state.ma.us Cynthia Pawalowski Western Regional Office MA DEP 436 Dwight Street Springfield MA 01103 413-784-1100

Appendix B Local Officials Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Elected November 6, 2007 36 Court Street Springfield, MA 01103 Phone: (413) 787-6000 Mayor Sarno's Staff: Denise R. Jordan, Chief of Staff Thomas T. Walsh, J.D, Communications Director James F. Leydon, Constituent Services Director Carolyn Y. Jackson, Administrative Assistant Darryl E. Moss and Jose M. Delgado, Mayoral Aides Board of Public Works 70 Tapley Street, Springfield, MA 01104 8:00am - 4:00pm; Monday - Friday Phone (413) 787-6213 Fax (413) 787-6212 mmazza@springfieldcityhall.com Public Health Council Room 201, 95 State Street Springfield, Massachusetts 01103 8:15 - 4:30, Monday - Friday Phone: (413)787-6740 Police Dept. 130 Pearl Street Springfield, MA 01105 Non-emergency matters: (413) 787-6302 spd@springfieldpolice.net Fire Dept. Gary G. Cassanelli, Chief Commissioner 605 Worthington Street Springfield, MA 01105 Non-emergency matters: (413) 787-6411

Appendix C State and Federal Elected Officials Governor Deval Patrick (D) Massachusetts State House, Room 360 Boston, MA 02133 Phone (617) 725-4005 State Senator Gale D. Candaras (D) State House, Room 309 Boston, MA 02133 Phone: (617) 722-1291 Fax: (617) 722-1014 Email: Gale.Candaras@masenate.gov State Representative Sean Curran (D) State House, Room 473B Boston, MA 02133 Phone: (617) 722-2263 Fax: (617) 626-0678 Email: Sean.Curran@mahouse.gov U.S. Senator John F. Kerry (D) 218 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510 (202) 224-2742 Web Form: kerry.senate.gov/contact/ U.S. Senator Scott P. Brown (R) 359 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510 (202) 224-4543 Web Form: scottbrown.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/emailscottbrown U.S. Representative Richard Neal (D) 300 State Street, Suite 200 Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 785-0325 (413) 747-0604 fax

Appendix D Media Contacts Newspapers The Republican and El Pueblo Latino Mark A. French, Advertising Director, 413-788-1108, Email: mfrench@repub.com Place a Classified Ad: Phone: 413-788-1234 Place a Retail Ad: Phone: 413-788-1250 Place a National Ad: Phone: 413-788-1050, Toll-free in Mass., 1-800-445-0448

The Reminder - Ads - Elizabeth Koelle at (413) 525-3247 ext. 133 or elizabeth@ReminderPublications.com - News - Managing Editor G. Michael Dobbs at (413) 525-3247 ext. 103 or mdobbs@ReminderPublications.com Valley Advocate - 115 Conz St., P.O. Box 477 Northampton, MA 01061 (413) 529-2840 (413) 529-2844 fax Unity First - Phone: (413) 221-7931 | Advertising Inquiries: advertising@unityfirst.com Television Channel Call Sign Network Owner 3 WSHM-LP CBS Meredith Corporation 22 WWLP NBC LIN TV 28 WFXQ-CA NBC LIN TV 34 WTXX-LP Independent Independent owner 40 WGGB ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV Gormally Broadcasting 43 WHTX-LP Univision Entravision Communications 57 WGBY PBS WGBH Educational Foundation

Cable Television Springfield proper is serviced exclusively by Comcast cable.

Radio Call sign Frequency WFCR WSKB WSCB WTCC WAIC WHYNFM WMASFM WPKX WLZX 88.5 FM 89.5 FM 89.9 FM 90.7 FM 91.9 FM 93.1 FM 94.7 FM 97.9 FM City/town Amherst Westfield Springfield Springfield Springfield Springfield Springfield Springfield Network affiliation / owner University of Mass. Westfield State College Springfield College Springfield Technical Community College American Int. College Clear Channel Citadel Broadcasting Corporation Clear Channel Saga Communications of New England Lighthouse Christian Center Clear Channel Saga Communications of New England Holyoke Community College Western New England College Entercom Communications Cutting Edge Broadcasting Clear Channel Clear Channel Carter Broadcasting Corporation Success Signal Broadcasting Pamal Broadcastring Citadel Broadcasting Corporation Format Public Radio Public Radio Public Radio Public Radio Public Radio Hot Adult Contemporary Adult contemporary (Country on HD2) Country (Americana on HD2) "Everything That Rocks" Christian Rock/Pop Music, "The Q" AAA Classic rock Public Radio Public Radio Sports Talk (simulcast of WEEI-AM in Boston) Smooth Jazz News/Talk Public Radio Religious Oldies Public Radio ESPN Radio affiliate

99.3 FM Northampton/Springfield Feeding Hills Amherst/Springfield Springfield Holyoke Springfield

WLCQ99.7 FM LP WRNX 100.9 FM WAQY WCCH 102.1 FM 103.5 FM

WNEK105.1 FM FM WVEIFM WEIB WHYN WNNZ WACE WARE WPNI WHLL

105.5 FM Easthampton/Springfield 106.3 FM Northampton/Springfield 560 AM 640 AM 730 AM 1250 AM 1430 AM 1450 AM Springfield Westfield Chicopee Ware Amherst Springfield

Appendix E Meeting Locations Meetings will be held on an as-needed basis, and meeting locations will be determined at that time.

Appendix F Repository Location Current information and documents are maintained in the Information Repository. This repository has been established at the:

City of Springfield Central Library 220 State St. Springfield, MA, 01103 413-263-6828 jstupak@springfieldlibrary.org Hours of operation: Monday: 12-8 Tuesday: 9-5 Wednesday: 12-8 Thursday: 9-5 Friday: Closed Saturday: 9-5 Sunday: 12-5