December 2018

GCSANE Superintendent Profile by Eric Richardson

Colin Smethurst Golf Course Superintendent – Hillview Golf Course North Reading, MA

Tell us about yourself? How was the transition to Florida? What are some I grew up in Duxbury, Mass. I enjoy misconceptions and challenges about working with spending time with my family which warm season grasses? includes my wife of seven years, Janine, Florida is a different world in every aspect. The weather, our son Dominic, and Border Collie people and turf were all so different. There is a misnomer that puppy, Jasmine. Now that my son is managing warm season turf is easier than managing cool season three, we hope to spend more time as a turf and I found that to be very far from the truth. The grind is family on the ski slopes and playing golf. constant, 365 days a year and you can lose a TifEagle Bermuda As a young man, I dreamed of working green just as easily as you can lose a Poa/Bentgrass green. in sports and was fortunate to have two great experiences as an intern for What kind of standards did the clubs in Florida the MLB Commissioner’s Office and expect? the Cape Cod Baseball League. At BallenIsles, membership standards were off the charts. The North Course had oppressive nematode counts during a period How did you get into the turf industry? where no nematicides were available to purchase. The challenge What is your work history? was simple, keep grass on the putting surface while producing While attending college, I spent my summers on the staff tournament green speeds every day. The political pressures at White Cliffs Country Club in Plymouth, Mass. under were intense, but I found a way to manage their expectations Lianne Larson. There, I discovered my true passion, and after successfully and provided high quality playing conditions every graduating from Ithaca College, I set my sights on my new goal day. of becoming a Golf Course Superintendent. I became the 2nd Assistant Superintendent at White Cliffs after graduating from What kind of challenges do you face at your the UMass Winter School for Turf Managers. After one year current facility? What actions have you taken to at White Cliffs, I accepted a First Assistant Superintendent overcome those challenges? What goals have you set position at Bellevue Golf Club in Melrose, Mass. under Brian for the future? Skinner. I had six great years with Brian, but I felt that I needed Coming from a club with a large budget, I had to accept a new challenge and wanted to give warm season turf a try. that Hillview was a municipal course with the #1 priority of My wife was on board, and I was able to obtain an Assistant generating rounds and making a profit. With that in mind, Superintendent position at Colonial Country Club in Fort I had to prioritize greens above all else and strip down my Myers, Florida. Being under the Troon umbrella helped, my programs to the essentials. Over the last year, I have successfully work had not gone unnoticed and after three years was promoted implemented a new fertility program based on soil and water to Head Superintendent of the North Course at BallenIsles tests, audited the irrigation system, created detailed irrigation Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. After a couple programs based on soil moisture readings, and developed a staff of years at BallenIsles, my wife and I realized that we wanted that has a singular vision for the property. to move back home. Luckily, a great opportunity at a Human Resource firm in Charlestown, Mass. presented itself to my My goal is to continue to find ways to improve Hillview wife, and we decided to move back home. After moving back and take it to the next level. Continuing to improve the golf home without a job, I was fortunate to meet Steve Murphy course will allow Hillview to better compete in a crowded golf of Golf Facilities Management Inc., and he offered me the marketplace. Superintendent position at Hillview Golf Course. GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Profile Continued by Eric Richardson David W. Johnson The Country Club 191 Clyde Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-456-3972 What has surprised you the most about the turf industry? Email: [email protected] The support from colleagues in our industry is truly unique. Everybody is rooting for VICE PRESIDENT each other and willing to help where they can. Jeffrey Urquhart Milton Hoosic Club Is there a story or message you would like to share? 70 Green Lodge Street, Canton, MA 02021 781-828-2953 Fax 781-828-3220 Take some time from your busy schedule to stop and appreciate your efforts every so Email: [email protected] often and tell your staff that you appreciate them and what they do for you and the club. SECRETARY/TREASURER Donald D’Errico We thank Colin for stepping up and participating. If you are interested in having KOHR Golf 508-530-2113 your story in the newsletter, please contact Eric Richardson at [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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DIRECTOR Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: [email protected]

DIRECTOR, AFFILIATE Keith Tortorella Country Club Enterprises 2D Express Drive, Wareham, MA 02571 508-982-4820 Email: [email protected] Bob Doran Nate Miller John Toomey

DIRECTOR 978-230-2244 978-660-0480 978-660-0175 Bob Dembek [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 www.nesoils.com 978-870-8669 Email: [email protected]

DIRECTOR Brian F. Skinner, CGCS Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Email: [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT Michael Luccini, CGCS Franklin Country Club 672 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-6110 Fax: 508-528-1885 Email: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: [email protected]

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2 The Newsletter Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn

The December meeting was held at the Warrior Ice Arena with back to the GCSA of New England for their members’ support of lunch and education taking place at the Stockyard restaurant, Cushman products. The check given was based on the number of which is a short walk from the arena. The Boston Bruins went new clubs within Andy’s territory that purchased Cushman Utility through their practice drills and created a lot of excitement for products in 2018. After a wonderful buffet dinner at the Stockyard, those attending. During the meeting, Andy Ingham, representing we listened to Steve Boksanski, a principal of BCB Government Cushman, E-Z Go and the ownership of Five Star Golf Cars and Relations and the liaison between the Green Industry Alliance Utility Vehicles, made a very generous donation to the Association. (GIA), of which the GCSA of New England is a member, and the The funds for this donation were the result of the “Growing Greens legislature. Steve reviewed current and future legislation and how Initiative” established to support regional GCSAA Chapter pro- various bills may have an impact on the way we maintain turfgrass grams. For every new Cushman Hauler utility vehicle purchased and conduct day to day business. Special Thanks to Jeff Urquhart a portion of the sale goes towards this initiative. The entire staff who collected, and those who donated, coats to the less fortunate of Five Star Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles is committed to giving

Rich Gagnon, superintendent The article below was submitted by GCSA of New England at Meadow Brook Golf Club in member Ryan Green, CGCS at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Reading, MA is featured in the Haverhill, MA. December 2018 issue of Golf Course Management maga- At our NHGCSA annual meeting, we had Frank zine. Some know of Rich’s Rossi of Cornell speak and he gave us some ideas on avocation – photography. And managing maintenance area wash pad run off. There are a he’s good at it! To read about lot of courses in residential areas with neighbors that may Rich and his travels in the be complaining about the pollution, odor and unsightly world of photography, please mess this creates. The reason I bring this up is because click on this link. some courses are currently being faced with correcting this with a pre-manufactured self contained system which can cost anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 depending on the scope of the project. This is not in the budget for the average facility. Here is a YouTube link to an inex- pensive solution ($5,000) created by a superintendent in Rochester NY.

Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3C0TL3KeARg

December 2018 3 From left: Richard Luff, President, NEGCOA; Ron Bibeau, President, NEPGA; Elaine Gebhardt, Executive Director, From the right: Brian Skinner, Alan Belden, Mike Higgins, NEGCOA; Dave Johnson, President, GCSA of New England; Mike Bradshaw, Ron Bibeau, Donny D’Errico, Dave Johnson, Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO, Mass Golf Don Hearn The New England Golf Course Owners Association (NEGCOA) Last month we were the dinner guests of the officers and execu- held their Annual Meeting at the Andover Country Club, tive director of the New England PGA. We and the New England November 14, 2018. Executive Director Elaine Gebhardt had a full PGA alternately host this dinner of our respective officers and it’s house of active participants eager to learn more about the business a nice way to get to know our counterparts in the New England of golf course ownership. In addition to the education program, PGA organization. This dinner provides the opportunity to listen election of officers and directors took place and the Course of the to and share with them the challenges we have. While our areas Year Award was presented to the leadership of Greathorse, located of responsibility are different, ultimately our jobs come down to in Hampden, MA. Greathorse will now be in the running for the making golfers happy. Our methods to accomplish this are very National Course of the Year award. The winner of this award will different. By getting together to share our successes, explain what be announced at the National Golf Course Owners Association we do and why and when we do it helps increase the understand- (NGCOA) Golf Business Conference in San Diego in February. ing needed to have both professions be winners. We look forward to hosting our friends next year. Representing the GCSA of New Englnd were Dave Johnson, President; Donny D’Errico, Secretary/ Treasurer; Brian Skinner, Director and Don Hearn, Executive Director. Representing the New England PGA were Ron Bibeau, President; Alan Belden, Vice President; Mike Bradshaw, Secretary; Mike Higgins, Executive Director.

Ted Horton Tom Tanto

Two people known to many in our area have been named recipients of GCSAA’s Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award. Ted Horton attended the Stockbridge School at UMass and has been a speaker at many educational seminars in the area, as well in other parts of the country. Among his many honors is being an honoree of the UMass Alumni Turf Group. Tom Tanto is the founder of Tanto Irrigation, an irrigation installation company considered one of the best in the country. Tanto’s installations have been done at many courses in our area and across the globe. Please read the entire article about Ted and Tom and their impressive accomplish- ments here. 4 The Newsletter TURFHEADS TAKE OVER His Name Was Pat & “Life Balance” both previously WORK-LIFE BALANCE appeared in the December issue of GCI Magazine

association, we would talk sev- eral times throughout the year. Mainly it was because we both managed bentgrass putting greens and it was always thera- peutic to share the experiences of summer, but Pat would also routinely express his thoughts and ideas about the chapter as if he knew someday I would serve on the board. (Side note: I was elected to the Board of Directors of the Carolinas GCSA in November 2014 and was elected President for 2019 at last month’s Confer- ence and Show.) I’m embarrassed to admit I didn’t pay close enough atten- his, as if fate was trying to en- tion then to all the signals that courage us to become friends. were right there at the time. HIS NAME At that time, I was superin- When I look back on my rela- tendent of Swan Point Yacht tionship with Pat and our times WAS PAT & CC in Issue, Md. I didn’t re- together, he generally seemed locate to Charlotte, N.C., until unhappy. He complained a Matthew Wharton wonders if more May 2005 and it wasn’t until great deal about his club, board, November 2006 that I attend- committee, GM, etc. It was a can be done to help superintendents ed my first Carolinas GCSA struggle in Pat’s eyes to produce experiencing mental health struggles. Conference & Show in Myrtle the level of conditioning New Beach, S.C. I think I continued Burn CC desired and he desired he year was 2004 and I Patrick Connell, CGCS, and to see and reunite with Pat at to produce with the resources walked to the San Diego he was the golf course superin- both GIS in Orlando 2005 and and support he was provided. Convention Center very tendent of New Burn Country Atlanta 2006, but in November Obviously, I was someone Pat early that morning be- Club in New Burn, N.C. 2006 I definitely remember felt comfortable venting those Tcause I wanted to find my room A little while later we dis- seeing and reconnecting with frustrations to and I recall one before others arrived. I was covered we were in the same Pat. I was now the superinten- phone conversation where registered for a full-day seminar seminar and as the week of dent of Carolina Golf Club and he expressed more should (we used to do that regularly Conference and Show contin- a member of the same GCSAA be done and provided by the back in those days) and was ued (it wasn’t called the Golf chapter. As the years went by, association. excited to be in California for Industry Show until 2005), we would always make time to At the time, I wasn’t entirely the first time. we would continue to bump sit together during the general sure what he meant, but I think After locating into one another. education sessions and catch Pat’s work-related struggles my seminar room, I I recall Pat telling up with one another in Myrtle were an ever-increasing stress stepped out back of me about a former Beach. I always looked forward on him mentally and physical- the convention cen- boss of his who ex- to seeing Pat. ly. I think Pat was asking for ter onto the large plained each year at In time, I became involved mental health assistance from area overlooking the Conference and with my local association in either the chapter or GCSAA the beautiful ma- Show there is this the greater Charlotte area, the long before mental health rina. The weather one guy you meet North-South Turfgrass Associ- became a “hot topic” on social was perfect and and the two of you ation and served on its board media like present day. ADOBE STOCK the view stunning. always seem to con- of directors from 2009-13, in- Which is why I’m writing | Wharton There was one oth- tinue crossing paths cluding President in 2013. Even this. I missed the early signs er guy out there taking it in and throughout the week. I guess in though Pat was across the state Pat was sharing with me in PATHDOC he said hello. His name was 2004 Pat was my guy and I was and member of a different local those days, but the reality is this

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December 2018 5 TURFHEADS TAKE OVER WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Older generations were viewed as tough guys because they didn’t show their feelings and they tended to ARE YOU keep things bottled up, at least until they had consumed enough from a DOING A bottle to release those frustrations GOOD JOB in other ways.” AT KEEPING wonderful job we all love and a darn good superintendent, THAT “LIFE enjoy can be stressful. Older but the stress overwhelmed generations were viewed as him to the point he elected tough guys because they didn’t to walk away from a career he BALANCE?” show their feelings and they worked hard to achieve. I’m tended to keep things bottled embarrassed to admit when I up, at least until they had con- lost my phone in 2014 and all sumed enough from a bottle my contacts, I lost touch with Greg Cormier puts a different to release those frustrations in Pat. Through the years, I’ve label on a topic confounding other ways. managed to rebuild an exten- This past year I saw many sive network of contacts, but numerous superintendents. different posts on social me- Pat still eludes me. Earlier this recently had a conversation dia encouraging men, and year when the idea for this ar- with one of my mentors women to talk about their ticle first struck me, I managed who said, “I don’t know why mental health. I’ve been an to track down a number on it has to be a work-life bal- International Member of the file with Carolinas GCSA, but Iance. Isn’t work part of your life?” British and International Golf messages left at that number We hear that term so much in our in- Greenkeepers Association were never returned. dustry and I am sure you have heard since 2010 and BIGGA is defi- If you or someone you know one or more of the following from nitely making a conscious effort sounds like Pat, encourage various people speaking or writing Cormier to provide educational content them to talk about their strug- to superintendents: to their members to help raise gles and listen to them more • Make sure you keep a good work-life balance. awareness and provide outlets closely than I ever did to Pat. • I’m changing jobs for more of a work-life balance. for relief. I have served on the And Pat, if you’re out there • I could never work the hours you do because I like having GCSAA Conference Education somewhere, please know I’m more of a work-life balance. Task Group for the past three sorry I didn’t do enough to • I can’t believe you work seven days a week. I could never consecutive years and during help you when you needed do that. our meeting in Lawrence, Kan., it the most. The golf course • You are going to miss your kids growing up. You really earlier this year to select the superintendent fraternity lost should find a better work-life balance. educational offerings at next a good one when Pat left the Maybe it’s better to say that because work is part of your year’s GIS, I mentioned how business. I sincerely hope in life, it doesn’t have to be one or the other, just simply “life BIGGA has made the topic of 2019 the brotherhood and sis- balance.” Think of it like eating a balanced diet to stay mental health a priority and terhood bands together to take physically healthy: you can and should lead a balanced life suggested GCSAA do likewise. better care of ourselves and one to keep you mentally healthy. Back to Pat. He eventually another. We all know people who dread Monday mornings and resigned from New Burn CC can’t wait until Friday evening because their entire life is and left the business. I’ve al- Matthew Wharton, CGCS, MG, is spent not liking their job. As a superintendent, driving to ways thought somehow the the superintendent at Carolina Golf work you hear someone on the radio counting how many business failed him. Pat was Club in Charlotte, N.C. days are left until the big three-day holiday weekend. You

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think, “I’ll be working all three your life that you miss some- decisions. If your staff knows to communicate with golfers, days, because it’s one of my thing else. It’s similar on the how to make some of these there are numerous ways to course’s most important tour- golf course. If you only focus on decisions on their own, and you become more efficient. naments of the year.” As we all having great greens, you might encourage them to do so, you know, a career in golf course suddenly realize the tees have won’t feel like you need to be The bottom line is find a job management is a lifestyle, not very little grass on them – and everywhere at once. This may that you are passionate about a job. then you are rushing to repair even allow you to put down and balance your life. Rely on The old saying if you find them. your radio and phone while your team to support you when a job that you love, you will Here are three examples you are trying to type that im- you leave the course to attend never work a day in your life you could try to implement portant email or work on your an important event for your comes into play here. One of to improve your life balance. budget. They know you are the kid, a grandparent’s milestone the greatest things about being Some may fit your situation, boss. Share responsibilities. It birthday, backyard BBQ or a the head superintendent at a others may not: helps others grow and gives you family weekend getaway. It’s golf course is that you usually more time. about quality time spent with have the ability to make deci- Find a “career assistant.” family, not quantity. If you sions all day, every day to either 1. Mentor someone and Utilize technology to force yourself to take a certain positively or negatively impact help them gain the knowledge 3. become more efficient. day off for “family time,” but the golf course, your career and and skill to become a great There are so many tools avail- you are either sleeping on your quality of life. In other assistant superintendent. The able now to improve efficien- the couch or feeling like you words, you are in control of days of requiring a turf degree cy in the workplace. If you should have been at work, then your life and how much time and past golf course experience can communicate with staff, it isn’t time well spent. Don’t you allocate to each activity are over. Find a great person share information and access be ashamed if you went in for that you do. who is willing to learn and information faster using these a few hours and then spent The best superintendents achieve these things with your tools, then why not do it? It can quality time the rest of the day work very hard at getting the help. (Take a close look at your be scary to change your tried with family or friends. right team of people in place. existing crew to see if he or she and true methods, but those Remember, the key to find- Depending on others allows is already there.) Maybe they who are utilizing technology ing that “life balance” isn’t you to share the workload when can become a “permanent” as- are making their jobs easier necessarily cutting back to you chose to be away from the sistant superintendent to help and saving themselves time. 40 hours a week or taking all golf course. If you try to do balance out your workload. Not From irrigation management weekends off. It’s about being it all yourself and call every everyone wants to be a head to fleet maintenance records, happy and being in control of shot at work, at home or in superintendent, especially if agronomic planning tools, your life and your schedule so other groups you are a part of, you can pay them a fair salary digital job boards, social media that you can allocate your time life becomes too stressful and they can live on. You can still as needed. overwhelming. Some super- have other team members that intendents may not have the come and go every three to five Greg Cormier, CGCS, is a former budget or resources to build a years if you want to. It’s great golf course superintendent who team of more than two or three to mentor people and works for Massachu- people. In this case, they better see them move setts-based be two or three really good peo- up and on, but Tom Irwin, ple. If not, you need to help the maybe one of Inc. He’s the management and/or ownership them could stay GCSA of New understand why they need to for a while and help England’s newsletter invest in quality people instead you. This person should editor. of doing it all yourself, getting be able to fill in for you when burned out and then becoming you are not there. unhappy. In that case, if your boss expects you to do it alone, Become a better leader. maybe it’s time to work for a 2. Recognize that the more

ADOBE STOCK different facility. your staff knows, the more they | I think what people mean can help you and you can rely when they say work-life bal- on them. You don’t have to ance is that you never want to show them you are the boss by JOZEFMICIC focus so much on one aspect of being the one who makes all

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December 2018 7 How To Explain Your Firing by Don Hearn

I came across an article written by Alison Doyle that offered an unshakable, high regard for your abilities and who you trust, some tips on how to handle a situation that can be an extremely absolutely, to keep your feelings confidential. When discussing uncomfortable experience. I’ve edited some text to make it more your firing beyond that inner circle of special people, try your relevant to our industry. Please keep in mind that many people best to carefully gauge what you say about the incident. go through this. You’re not alone. For example, when you’re talking to someone who you don’t How do you explain you were fired to friends, professional consider to be a close, trusted friend, you should be mindful of contacts, colleagues, and prospective employers? It’s not an easy what role he or she might play in your job search. Job leads can task. In fact, responding to questions about the circumstances emerge from the most unexpected people and places, so when surrounding a termination can be a serious challenge. you discuss your firing, frame the situation to minimize any negative perceptions about your ability to perform on future jobs For most of us, emotions run high in that situation, and there or your ability to connect with coworkers. can be a temptation to vent those feelings. However, acting on this impulse can be damaging to your reputation and sabotage Options for Discussing a Firing your efforts to restart your career. 1. The Job Wasn’t a Good Fit While you’re trying to figure out what to say, start by reflecting The Best Way to Explain That You Were Fired on your termination and determining if it would be a good move When you’re talking about your experience of being fired, it’s to redirect your career based on your firing. One of the easiest important to be aware of who you’re talking to. Sharing your ways to explain a firing is to characterize the past job as a less reaction with a small inner circle of close friends, confidants, or a than ideal fit for your interests and personal abilities. counselor can be an important and necessary step as you recover emotionally from a termination. This explanation works best if you have decided to pursue a significantly different role. The key is to differentiate your You should limit that group to just a few individuals who have current career goals from the failed job experience. Northeast Golf & Turf Supply a division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982 Exclusive Distributor for Rain Bird Golf MA, NH, VT, ME and RI

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8 The Newsletter 2. You Needed to Work on Your Skill Set Also, keep in mind that you never know what information might What should you say if you’re sticking to the same career path? get back to your employer. Even if you left under bad terms, If you were fired due to a personal limitation and have taken you don’t want to fuel the fire. Of course, you can convey your steps to upgrade your skill set, then you can share a story about disappointment in losing a job, but avoid speaking negatively how you have addressed any weaknesses in your abilities. For about the situation. While it’s important to be genuine, try to example, perhaps particular presentation skills were essential for seem as neutral, and as positive, as you can. success in your past job, and you have since taken a workshop to enhance your proficiency. Keep It Short and Sweet Overall, you should try to be as brief as possible when explaining 3. The Company Wasn’t a Good Fit your firing with networking contacts or employers: Another angle is to explain your termination as the result of a poor fit with the course, club or company. Again, this will • Don’t dwell too much on the negative. play better if you can describe a different employer, industry affiliation or organizational culture that you are now targeting. • Shift the focus to more positive topics such as your excitement about the new skills you’ve learned since your For example, if you were in a conservative industry like golf and termination or your new job interests. your efforts to introduce change were not well received, then you might mention your focus on how your strengths match up with • Practice your delivery prior to meetings and interviews, so the new type of environment you’re seeking, rather than how you you can tighten your story and stay on script. didn’t fit into a past role. Have a Conversation 4. It Wasn’t Your Fault Even though it’s easier to send a quick email or social message, In some cases, a termination can be explained by unavoidable it’s better to have a conversation. Either in-person or on the factors such as budget cuts. Even if the termination was the phone works best – especially if you’re spinning the terms of your result of a situation beyond your control, be ready to convey departure. You shouldn’t put anything in writing that isn’t 100 evidence of your personal success in the role and to provide a percent accurate. You also don’t want to share the hard feelings clear explanation of why you lost your job. about getting fired that you have at the moment, which may be tempered once some time passes. Don’t Be Negative Regardless of your reasoning, it’s perhaps most important to How to Handle Interview Questions avoid criticizing past management or colleagues. If you talk You may need to know how to answer questions about how your badly about your situation, you might seem like a pessimist with job ended. Review these tips for answering interview questions a poor attitude. This can lead to questions about your ability to about termination, so that you can frame your departure as develop positive working relationships. positively as possible.

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10 The Newsletter EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition

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WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental adjacent to jurisdictional waters would be federally regulated. It Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army also details what are not “waters of the United States,” such as (Army) are proposing a clear, understandable, and imple- features that only contain water during or in response to rainfall mentable definition of “waters of the United States” that clarifies (e.g., ephemeral features); groundwater; many ditches, including federal authority under the Clean Water Act. Unlike the Obama most roadside or farm ditches; prior converted cropland; storm- administration’s 2015 definition of “waters of the United States,” water control features; and waste treatment systems. today’s proposal contains a straightforward definition that would result in significant cost savings, protect the nation’s navigable The agencies believe this proposed definition appropriately waters, help sustain economic growth, and reduce barriers to identifies waters that should be subject to regulation under the business development. Clean Water Act while respecting the role of states and tribes in managing their own land and water resources. States and “Our proposal would replace the Obama EPA’s 2015 defini- many tribes have existing regulations that apply to waters within tion with one that respects the limits of the Clean Water Act their borders, whether or not they are considered “waters of the and provides states and landowners the certainty they need to United States.” The agencies’ proposal gives states and tribes manage their natural resources and grow local economies,” said more flexibility in determining how best to manage their land EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. and water resources while protecting the nation’s navigable waters as intended by Congress when it enacted the Clean Water “For the first time, we are clearly defining the difference Act. between federally protected waterways and state protected waterways. Our simpler and clearer definition would help land- Robust, publicly accessible data is also a key component of owners understand whether a project on their property will common-sense, cost-effective environmental protection. In require a federal permit or not, without spending thousands of response to requests from some states, EPA and the Army are dollars on engineering and legal professionals.” exploring ways the agencies can work with our federal, state, and tribal partners to develop a data or mapping system that could The agencies’ proposal is the second step in a two-step provide a clearer understanding of the presence or absence of process to review and revise the definition of “waters of the jurisdictional waters. United States” consistent with President Trump’s February 2017 Executive Order entitled “Restoring the Rule of Law, The agencies invited written pre-proposal recommendations Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the ‘Waters of and received more than 6,000 recommendations that the agen- the United States’ Rule.” The Executive Order states that it is in cies have considered in developing this proposal. The agencies the national interest to ensure that the nation’s navigable waters listened to those directly affected by the regulations, and this are kept free from pollution, while at the same time promoting proposal balances the input the agencies received from a wide economic growth, minimizing regulatory uncertainty, and show- range of stakeholders. ing due regard for the roles of Congress and the states under the Constitution. The agencies will take comment on the proposal for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. EPA and the Army will “EPA and the Army together propose this new definition that also hold an informational webcast on January 10, 2019, and will provides a clear and predictable approach to regulating ‘waters of host a listening session on the proposed rule in Kansas City, KS, the United States.’ We focused on developing an implementable on January 23, 2019. definition that balances local and national interests under the Clean Water Act,” said R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the More information including a pre-publication version of Army for Civil Works. “I have heard from a wide range of stake- the Federal Register notice, the supporting analyses and fact holders on Clean Water Act implementation challenges. This sheets are available at: https://www.epa.gov/wotus-rule. proposed definition provides a common-sense approach to man- Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report aging our nation’s waters.” a problem.

The agencies’ proposed rule would provide clarity, predict- ability and consistency so that the regulated community can eas- ily understand where the Clean Water Act applies— and where it does not. Under the agencies’ proposal, traditional navigable waters, tributaries to those waters, certain ditches, certain lakes and ponds, impoundments of jurisdictional waters, and wetlands December 2018 11

Press Release December 5, 2018 Press Release December 5, 2018 For more information, contact: Bob Ruszala, President Alumni Turf Group, [email protected] For more information, contact: Bob Ruszala, President Alumni Turf Group,

[email protected] University of Massachusetts Alumni Honor Stephen Rabideau at Winged Foot Golf Club

On SeptemberUniversity 4, 2018 the ofWinged Massachusetts Foot Golf Club in Alumni HonorSponsorship Stephen Chairman Rabideau Jonathan Heywoodat Win statedged that spon- Mamaroneck,Fo otNY playedGolf hostClub to the fourteenth annual Joseph sorships were the key to the success of the tournament. “The Troll Turf Classic where Stephen Rabideau, CGCS was honored Alumni Turf Group would like to express its deepest apprecia- by the AlumniOn TurfSeptember Group [ATG]. 4, 2018 the Winged Foottion G toolf Tom Club Irwin, Inc.in forMamaroneck their unparalleled, NY support in being played host to the fourteenth annualour Joseph Premier Sponsor Troll for Turf14 years Classic and running. where The relation - RabideauStephen was introduced Rabideau to turf as, a careerCGCS and was a college honored shipby betweenthe Alumni Tom Irwin, Turf Inc. andGroup Dr. Joseph [ATG] Troll. runs deep. major at the now closed Petersham Golf Club in Massachusetts. Jack Peterson was the previous owner and the (late) father of He then internedRabidea at Farmu wasNeck introducedGolf Club on Martha’s to turf as Chrisa career Peterson, and President a college of Tom Irwin, ma jorInc. Both at had a great Vineyard. Nextthe camenow a stintclosed at Seawane, Petersham a Devereux Golf Emmet Club relationshipin Massachusetts with Dr. Troll.. ThisHe thenmutual respect and friend- designed clubinterned in the Five Townsat Farm area ofN greatereck G Newolf York Club City, on shipMartha’s continue toVine be honoredyard. today Next as we came continue a to grow the then Hamletstint Golf and at Country Seawane, Club, and a thenDevereux one final stopEmmet turfgrassdesigned program club at University in the of FiveMassachusetts Towns Amherst and before Wingedarea Foot: of a decade-longgreater tenureNew atYork Wheatley City Hills,, thenStockbridge Hamlet SchoolGolf ofand Agriculture.” Country Club, another Devereuxand then Emmet one design. final stop before Winged Foot: a decade-long tenure at Wheatley Hills, another Devereux EmmetDave design. Pease, ATG’s Executive Director, stated “This year’s " The Alumni Turf Group is very happy to have Steve event raised over $83,000. This will add to ATG’s support for Rabideau as" our The honoree Alumni for the Turf 14th annual Group Dr. Josephis very Troll happyUMass to thathave has providedSteve tangibleRabideau impacts as such as direct funding Classic Fundour Raiser. honoree The yearly for award the goes 14th to a turf annual grass profes Dr.- for Joseph research, facilityTroll equipment, Classic and Fund research staffing.” sional who Raiserdemonstrates. The exceptional yearly leadership award and goesprofession to- a turf grass professional who alism, and whodemonstrates is a friend and or exceptional graduate of the Stockbridge/ leadership andATG professionalism,was formed in 2005 and is aand 501c3 who organization is of UMASS turfa program.friend He and has givenor graduateback so much ofto the the turf Stockbridge/UMASSturf professionals who are turf graduates program. of Stockbridge He School of program at hasUMASS given by being back a mentor so andmuch educator to tothe many. turf I Agricultureprogram andat UniversityUMASS ofby Massachusetts. being a Through fund- am happy tomentor say that knowingand educator Steve for many to years many. and seeing I am happyraising, ATGto say hopes that to further knowing research andSteve education, promote his career unfoldfor trulymany makes years all of usand UMASS seeing turf alumnihis careervery UMass unfold alumni truly in the turf makes management all profession,of us and instill proud,” said ATG President Robert Ruszala. pride and commitment in the turf programs at the University of UMASS turf alumni very proud,” said ATG President Robert Ruszala. Massachusetts.

“Steve is not only a great golf course superintendent, he is a great leader.“Stev It is excitinge is notto see aonly UMass a alum gr eatpreparing golf courseEntry superintendent forms, additional information, he is for this event, member- Winged Foota forgreat the 2020 leader US Open. whereIt is he willexcitin showcaseg histo seeship applications,a UMass alumand ATG preparing information areWinged available online at masterful artworkFoot tofor the world.the All2020 of the US UMASS Open turfwhere family he www.alumniturfgroup.com.will showcase his masterful and friendsartwork congratulate t Steve,o the are proudworld. of all Allhis accomplish of the- UMASS turf family and friends ments, and congratulatewish him well in the Stfuture!”eve, are proud of all his accomplishments, and wish him well in the future!” The annual golf tournament rotates locations throughout the northeast, toThe keep annual as many alumni golf connected tournament to the event rotates as locations throughout the possible. It northeastalso serves as the, mainto keep fundraiser as tomany support alumni turf connected to the event as research at possible.the University. ATG It hasalso raised serves $1.5 million as dollars the main fundraiser to support turf to date, withresearch distributions at going the to fund University. an endowment (nowATG has raised $1.5 million dollars to worth over d$300,000),ate, with the turf distributions research center, equipment, going and to fund an endowment (now worth over turf research$300,000), at the University the of Massachusetts. turf research center, equipment, and turf research at the University of Massachusetts. 12 The Newsletter

December 2018 13 Your Golf Irrigation Specialist

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CONGRATULATIONS TO Alex Daly now Superintendent at Wenham Country Club

Mike Hughes now Superintendent at Oak Hill Country Club

Brain Marfione, now Superintendent at Sterling National Country Club

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Chad Brown Assistant Superintendent, Norfolk Golf Club

Richard Chessia Assistant Superintendent, Charles River Country Club

WELCOME BACK Joel Cyr, Assistant Superintendent, Blue Hill CC

We wish Keith Tortorella good luck going forward after his recent surgery.

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Agresource, Inc. BACKED by BAYER Crop Production Services 110 Boxford Rd. Building on an already solid foundation of Suppliers of Chemicals, Rowley, MA 01969 proven products to help you succeed. Fertilizer, & Grass Seed Agresource Inc. is a proud manufacturer and Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 (978) 685-3300 distributor of quality compost, soil, and sand [email protected] Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 throughout the northeast for over 30 years. www.backedbybayer.com Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 Agresport, a division of Agresource focused on www.cpsagu.com materials and services specifically for the golf Beals & Thomas, Inc. and sports fields market working together to enhance and maintain your unique properties 144 Turnpike Road Cub Cadet / MTD Products Southborough, MA 01772 Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 Cub Cadet’s innovative products utilize cell: (978) 904-1203 32 Court Street advanced technologies to enable turf managers Plymouth, MA 02360 to achieve consistently excellent turf conditions, Mike Carignan 978-270-9132 reduce operational costs and improve overall Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land [email protected] turf health. From robotic greens mowers Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists www.agresourceinc.com to all-electric pitch mowers, explore how Sarah Stearns 508-366-0560 Cub Cadet is “Unlocking Possible” and Atlantic Golf & Turf [email protected] setting the standard for turf that delivers: Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course site www.cubcadetturf.com 9 Industrial Boulevard design services including irrigation pond analysis Turners Falls, MA 01376 & design, drainage & utility improvements, DAF Services, Inc. Specializing in agronomy through permitting, hydrogeologic evaluations, the distribution of fertilizer, seed & construction administration, boundary & 20 Lawnacre Rd. chemicals throughout New England. topographic surveys, master planning Windsor Locks, CT 06096 & project design. Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Custom pumping solutions. Custom pump Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 controls. Complete pump service. Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 The Cardinals, Inc. Serving all of New England. www.atlanticgolfandturf.com 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Dick Young (860) 623-5207 Unionville, CT 06085 A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. Golf course & landscape supplies. DeLea Sod Farms 1357 Main St. John Callahan (860) 916-3947 486 Church Street Coventry, RI 02816-8435 Dennis Friel (617) 755-6558 Wood River Junction, RI 02894 Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, DeLea Sod Farms provides first quality Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. tallgrasses & bentgrass to the landscape Baroness, & used equipment. & golf markets. Full line of U.S. Silica 110 Codjer Lane Greens topdressing & bunker sands. Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 Sudbury, MA 01776 Scott McLeod 800-344-7637 www.pavewithasi.com Annuals, perennials, garden mums, [email protected] ground covers, loam, & mulch. Barenbrug USA www.deleasod.com Darren Young (978) 443-7177 Suppliers of supercharged bentgrasses now Dependable Petroleum Service with Aquatrols, Turf Blue HGT, Regenerating Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. perennial rye (RPG), and Turfsaver RTF, the One Roberts Road 304 Main St. only rhizomatous tall fescue on the market. Plymouth, MA 02360 Wethersfield, CT 06109 10549 Hammond Hill Road UST / AST facility maintenance, Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, East Otto, NY 14729 installation & compliance testing. Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. BASF Turf & Ornamental Specializing in custom seed blends. Bruce Garrett / Francis Turner (508) 747-6238 Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 PO Box 111 [email protected] West Dennis, MA 02670 Country Club Enterprises www.dependablecompany.com “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. W. Wareham, MA 02676 Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 [email protected] Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Danny Brown (603) 365-6751 Mike Giles (978) 454-5472

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DGM Systems Harrell’s LLC Lazaro’s Golf Course 153A Foster Center Road 19 Technology Drive Supplies & Accessories Foster, RI 02825 Auburn, MA 01501 dba Hammond Paint & Chemical Co., Inc. Golf & Sports Turf Specialty Products & Services Turf & Ornamental supplies. 738 Main St., Suite 223 Office (401) 647-0550 Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600 Waltham, MA 02154 Manny Mihailides (401) 524-8999 Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222 Complete line for all your of golf course David Mihailides (401) 742-1177 Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353 supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle Mike Nagle (508) 380-1668 Visit www.dgmsystems.com One, turf & ornamentals, aquatics, turf Jim Favreau (978) 227-2758 marking paint, safety items, adjuvants. Finch Services, Inc. Helena Chemical Company Joe Lazaro–cell: (617) 285-8670 Finch Services is your premier John Fax: (781) 647-0787 101 Elm Street Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. Email: [email protected] Hatfield, MA 01038 Wesley Weyant (978) 758-8671 www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com National distributors of all your turf Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line Dan Paradise (978) 853-2916 Maher Services of Helena Branded wetting agents, Eric Berg (516) 473-3321 foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. 71 Concord Street Call or visit our website at N. Reading, MA 01864 Louis Bettencourt, CGCS (978) 580-8166 www.finchinc.com Chris Leonard (339) 793-3705 Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Five Star Golf Cars & www.helenachemical.com Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Utility Vehicles International Golf Fax (978) 664-9356 724 MacArthur Boulevard Construction Co. www.maherserv.com Pocasset, MA 02559 5 Purcell Rd. E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Maltby & Company Arlington, MA 02474 Tim Russell (603) 557-3463 30 Old Page Street, P.O. Box 364 Golf course construction. Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Stoughton, MA 02072 [email protected] Antonios Paganis Provides expert tree pruning, tree removal MA Territory (781) 648-2351 & tree planting services. Our two other (508) 428-3022 divisions include Natural Tree & Lawn Care, G. Fialkosky Lawn Sprinklers which treats for winter moth caterpillars, Irrigation Management & Services PO Box 600645 ticks & mosquitoes etc. Forest Floor Newton, MA 02460 21 Lakeview Ave. recycling manufactures color enhanced Natick, MA 01760 mulch & natural composted leaf mulch. Irrigation services to golf courses throughout New England. Irrigation consultation, design, For more information or to speak with one of our & system evaluation. arborists please call Gary Fialkosky (617) 293-8632 Bill Maltby at (781) 344-3900 Bob Healey, ASIC, CID (508) 653-0625 www.garyfialkoskylawnsprinklers.com MAS Golf Course Ken Jones Tire, Inc. Green Sight Agronomics, Inc. Construction LLC 71-73 Chandler St. 12 Channel Street, Ste 605 Worcester, MA 01613 51 Saddle Hill Rd. Boston, MA 02210 Hopkinton, MA 01748 Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, 844-484-7336 cars, industrial equipment, & golf cars. Fulfilling all your renovation and construction needs. Whether its autonomous drone service to Gerry Jones (508) 755-5255 keep your turf dialed in or a digital platform Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 to keep your data on point, GreenSight Larchmont www.masgolfconstruction.com has you covered! With our acquisition of Engineering & Irrigation Turf Cloud, we can offer even more! McNulty Construction Corp. 11 Larchmont Lane Jason VanBuskirk VP Sales & Marketing Lexington, MA 02420 P. O. Box 3218 (774) 244-2630 Framingham, MA 01705 [email protected] Offering a full range of inventory for drift.me/jvb irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, landscape lighting products & services for all parking areas; imprinted asphalt. Stephen Ohlson VP Product Development of your residential & commercial needs. (617) 571-9475 John McNulty (508) 879-8875 [email protected] (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano www.greensightag.com @greensiteag

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MTE, Inc. – Northeast Golf & Turf Supply Saturated Solutions Turf Equipment Solutions 6 Dearborn Road 18 Evergreen Road 115 Franklin Street Extension Peabody, MA 01960 Northford, CT 06472 Derry, NH 03038 Complete line of Golf Course, Landscape & Greg Moore (203) 980-1301 Lawn Care New England’s source for equipment: New & Saturated Solutions is the sole distributor of the Construction & Maintenance Supplies pre-owned mowers, tractors, & maintenance Air2G2 Machine for sales & contracted services. items from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 Replenish your soils with oxygen when it needs Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 it most in any conditions with no disruption. Turbine, Mahindra, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide Dan Ricker (978) 317-7320 & others. Sales, Parts, & Service all brands. saturatedsolutionsllc.com Derry Shop: (603) 404-2286 North Shore Hydroseeding Select Source Mark Casey: (617) 990-2427 Eastern MA 20 Wenham St. 3208 Peach Street Jess Hamilton: (603) 500-3936 NH Danvers, MA 01923 Sean Smith: (207) 385-6684 ME Erie, PA 16508 Hydroseeding & erosion control services. Lisa Golden: (978) 857-3726 National, full line distributor of turf, Alan Hubbard: (413) 355-0603 Brian King (978) 762-8737 ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive distributor of Prime Source branded www.nshydro.com Mungeam Cornish pesticides & specialty products. Golf Design, Inc. On-Course Golf Inc., Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager 195 SW Main Street Design/Build (814) 440-7658 Douglas, MA 01516 16 Maple Street SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC Golf course architects Acton, MA 01720 Office: (508) 476-5630 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 600 Golf Course Craftsmen. We serve all your Roswell, GA 30076 Cell: (508) 873-0103 remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust Email: [email protected] your project with us! We make you look good! Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service & expertise in the industry. Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 Ron Tumiski (800) 321-5325 ext. 6219 www.mcgolfdesign.com www.on-coursegolf.com Sodco Inc. New England Specialty Soils Precision Laboratories 435 Lancaster Street PO Box 2 1428 S. Shields Drive Slocum, Rl 02877 Leominster, MA 01453 Waukegan, IL 60083 1-800-341-6900 1mm. Top Dressing Sand, High Density Bunker Specialized chemistries that enhance Sand, Rootzone Mixes, Tee Blends, Divot Mixes, plants, seeds, soil and water. Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway Bridging Stone, Cart Path Mix, Infield Mixes, Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, Inorganic Amendments, SLOPE LOCK Soil. Greg Bennett 978-877-3772 Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue Bob Doran (978) 230-2244 www.precisionlab.com Installation options available Nate Miller (978) 660-0480 Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson Putnam Pipe Corp. www.nesoils.com Hopkinton & Taunton, MA Southwest Putting Greens of Boston New England Turf Farm, Inc. Distributor of water, sewer, drain and stormwater P.O. Box 777 pipe & fittings. Erosion & sediment control P.O. Box 827 West Kingston, RI 02892 products. Free delivery & 24-hour service. Westford, MA 01886 Many types of tallgrasses and bentgrass David Putnam 508-435-3090 Synthetic turf, tee lines, practice greens, available for golf courses, sports turf and outdoor & indoor practice facilities. landscapers. Expert installation available. Read Custom Soils Douglas Preston (978) 250-5996 Office: (800) 451-2900 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 Hingham, MA 02043 Stumps Are Us Inc. [email protected] Consistent sand for the next twenty years. Manchester, NH Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 Top dressing sands, root zone blends, Professional stump chipping service. www.newenglandturf.com high density bunker sand,“early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Brendan McQuade (603) 625-4165 NMP Golf Construction Corp. Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 25 Bishop Ave. Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 Golf course construction www.readcustomsoils.com Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787

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Syngenta Professional Products Turf Enhancement Enterprises Winding Brook Turf Farm P.O. Box 1775 Featuring Floratine products, JRM tines Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME Wells, ME 04090 and bed knives and Greenleaf Turbo 240 Griswold Road Drop air induction spray nozzles. John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 Wethersfield, CT 06109 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 Tom Fox 508-450-9254 Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 [email protected] Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 Target Specialty Products www.windingbrookturf.com 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Turf Cloud, Inc. Franklin, MA 02038 WinField United 39 Mountain Gate Road Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Ashland, MA 01721 29 Gilmore Drive–Unit C Sutton, MA 01590 Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 Whether you’re focused on your turf, your Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 family, your friends, or your hobbies, our goal Using industry-leading insights to provide is to provide administrative assistance to your you with the products that help you win. operation, so you can have just that, more time! Tartan Farms, LLC Mark Guyer 508-372-9121 Turf Cloud, Inc.’s unique passion for technology, P.O. Box 983 coupled with years of turf grass experience West Kingston, RI 02892 can offer you superior data tracking programs Winterberry Irrigation Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 and insight to web strategies to increase your Pump service, installation and sales. time and productivity. Ask us how today! Irrigation installation, service, repairs, and sales. Tanto Irrigation Jason VanBuskirk (774) 244-2630 Wire tracking, GPS mapping, grounding testing, start-up, and winterization. 5 N. Payne street [email protected] Elmsford, NY 10532 www.turfcloud.com Matt Faherty 860-681-8982 [email protected] Golf Irrigation specialists. Proudly providing the Golf Industry with Turf Products Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com irrigation services for over 50 Years. 157 Moody Rd. WSP USA Bill Bartels 914-347-5151 Enfield, CT 06082 Offices throughout CT and MA tantoirrigation.com Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Serving the industry since 1970 Hydro-geologists and Engineers Tom Irwin Inc. 800-243-4355 Rob Good 860-678-0404 13 A Street Bill Conley [email protected] Burlington, MA 01803 Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 Water supply investigation, development. (800) 582-5959 Tim Berge (860) 490-2787, engineering, and permitting; We bring you a network of professionals and Andy Melone (508) 561-0364 including groundwater, surface water, innovative solutions dedicated to your success. www.turfproductscorp.com ponds and pumping systems. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. U.S. Pavement Services Tree Tech, Inc. 41 Industrial Parkway 6 Springbrook Rd Woburn, MA 01801 Foxboro, MA 02035 Ken Sprague 781-825-3290 Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Providing asphalt paving, cart paths and Full service tree service specializing in walkways, line striping and concrete work. zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning & tree risk assessments by Valley Green our team of Certified Arborists. 14 Copper Beech Drive Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Fax: (413) 533-0792 PO Box 167 “Wholesale distributor of turf products” Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Many varieties of turfgrass sod for Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 the golf course. Bentgrass, Bluegrass, Fine Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 and Tall Fescues, Blends and Mixes. 800-556-6985

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