Route 3 Corridor Infrastructure Analysis for the Towns of Bedford, Billerica, Burlington and Chelmsford and the City of Lowell

Report February 2010 Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts

Contents

Acknowledgements ...... 1, 2 Evaluate Infrastructure ...... 3-2 Assess Site Challenges and Executive Summary Opportunities ...... 3-2 Wastewater Disposal Capacity . . . . .ES-1 Compile Site Inventories ...... 3-3 Transportation ...... ES-2 Identify 43D Sites ...... 3-3 Development Sites ...... ES-2

Section 4: Community Overview Section 1: Introduction The Corridor Communities ...... 4-1 Project Purpose ...... 1-1 Route 3 Corridor Funding ...... 1-1 Overview of Each Community ...... 4-1 Study Objectives ...... 1-1 Bedford ...... 4-1 Billerica ...... 4-2 Section 2: Project Context Burlington ...... 4-2 Project Area ...... 2-1 Chelmsford ...... 4-3 Transportation ...... Network Background ...... 2-2 Lowell ...... 4-3 Corridor Branding ...... 2-2 Community Utility Summaries ...... 4-4 Bedford ...... 4-4 Section 3: Methodology Billerica ...... 4-5 Facilitate Meeting with Local Burlington ...... 4-7 Officials ...... 3-1 Chelmsford ...... 4-8 Collect, Compile, Assemble, & Analyze Locally Provided Data .3-2 Lowell ...... 4-10 Review and Analyze Transportation ...... 4-10 Mass GIS Data Sets ...... 3-2 Existing Conditions ...... 4-11 Identify Potential Traffic Volume Counts ...... 4-11 Sites for Consideration ...... 3-2 Hot Spots-Congestion Areas/Times .4-11 Conduct Field Visits ...... 3-2 Future Projects - On Tip ...... 4-13

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Public Transportation ...... 4-13 Section 6: Implementation Strategies Safety Issues ...... 4-14 Public and Private Funding Sources . . . .6-1 Transportation Improvements . . . . .4-14 Funding Opportunities and Roadway/Intersection Improvements4-14 State Programs ...... 6-1 Billerica ...... 4-14 Economic Development ...... 6-2 Burlington ...... 4-14 Transportation ...... 6-5 Chelmsford ...... 4-15 Water and Wastewater ...... 6-6 Lowell ...... 4-15 Remediation/Cleanup ...... 6-6 Environmental Issues ...... 4-15 Private Business Development Assistance 6-6 Site Ratings ...... 4-15 Next Steps ...... 6-7 Site Listing (Attachment) Section 7: Recommendations Aerial Maps by Community (Attachment) Infrastructure ...... 7-1 Transportation ...... 7-2 Section 5: Proposed Development Sites Regulatory ...... 7-2 and Database Profiles Developing the 43D Candidate Site List .5-1 Further Study/Research and Analysis . . . .7-3 Proposed 43D Sites ...... 5-2 Bedford ...... 5-2 Billerica ...... 5-2 Burlington ...... 5-3 Chelmsford ...... 5-3 Lowell ...... 5-4 Site Profiles ...... 5-4 Site Summary Report (Individual Site Profiles)

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Acknowledgements

Primary Participants -

Town of Bedford - Richard Reed, Town Manager

Town of Billerica - Stephanie Cronin, Economic Development Coordinator Richard Scanlon, Principal Assessor

Town of Burlington - Robert Mercier, Town Administrator

Town of Chelmsford - Evan Belansky, Community Development Coordinator

City of Lowell - Theresa Park, Director of Economic Development

Additional Participants -

Town of Bedford Town of Chelmsford Richard Joly, Planning Director Peter Cohen, Town Manager Chris Nelson, GIS Analyst Michael Donoghue, Fire Captain Richard Warrington, DPW Director Darren Guertin, Conservation Agent James Pearson, Director of Public Works Town of Billerica Frank Reen, Chief Assessor Abdul Alkhatib, DPW Director Kelley Conway, Town Engineer City of Lowell Susan Ferrell, GIS Analyst Adam Baacke, Assistant City Manager / Division of Planning and Development Peter Kennedy, Director of Planning Aaron Clausen, Associate Planner / Bill Williams, Former Town Manager Planning Board Town of Burlington Lisa DeMeo, City Engineer Daniel DiTucci, Board of Selectmen Maria Dickinson, Economic Development Officer D. Anthony Fields, Planning Director Joe Donovan, GIS Manager Thomas Hayes, Town Engineeer Jeffrey Gomes, Transportation Engineer Kristin Hoffman-Kassner, Assistant Planner T J McCarthy, Assistant City Manager / Sonia Rollins, Board of Selectmen Public Works John Sanchez, Superintendent of Public Works George Proakis, Director of Planning Russell Washburn, Assessor

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Presentation Guests -

Robert Halpin, President and CEO, Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council Jay Donovan, Assistant Director / Economic Development, Northern Middlesex Council of Governments Nicholas Lowe, Founding Partner, 451 Marketing

Funding for this project was made possible through a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Permit Regulatory Office.

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Executive Summary

The Route 3 Corridor Study area, consisting The five area communities share in common the of the Towns of Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Route 3 Corridor as a major transportation link Chelmsford and the City of Lowell, represents and they share similar challenges for continued a major segment of the economic base of the economic growth. Additionally there are unique Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The corridor issues confronting each community that must is typically not perceived as a regional entity by be resolved to achieve economic development businesses seeking development locations and is objectives. The issues range from those which often overshadowed by other areas. Even though can be locally addressed to those which require much of the corridor has experienced significant action at the intermunicipal, regional, and state development, it nonetheless possesses great level. The issues are primarily focused around potential for further economic development. wastewater disposal capacity and transportation, While the bulk of the corridor's future develop- as they relate to the sites analyzed in this study ment will be in the form of infill development, and their potential for economic development. redevelopment, and consolidation of unutilized or functionally obsolete properties, this study has also identified several undeveloped sites. Wastewater Disposal Capacity Wastewater disposal capacity is an issue each community faces in common. Each community needs to achieve reduction in current wastewater Even though much of the Route 3 flow via inflow and infiltration (I&I) reduction, Corridor has experienced combined sewer overflow (CSO) reduction, or water conservation measures as a prerequisite significant development, it for additional flow capacity from new develop- nonetheless possesses great ment. Additionally, there are portions potential for further economic of the Town of Billerica lacking sewer service which significantly hampers development. This development. report identifies these areas and projects order of magnitude costs for improvements.

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While the communities are actively pursuing Development Sites resolution, there are issues which remain outside This study presents an inventory of approximate- of their reach. For example: ly 200 parcels which represent approximately 50 „ No amount of I&I reduction in Burlington development sites. The sites have been rated as will solve sewer flow capacity issues if other “high,” “medium,” or “low” representing their communities, downstream in the “readiness” as candidates for consideration as Massachusetts Water Resources Authority 43D sites. (MWRA) system, do not take steps to reduce I&I. Chelmsford, which is served by the Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility, is reach- The sites rated in this ing its limits in allocated capacity. Lowell is report as “high” are unable to increase capacity as it is under order by the federal government to reduce candidates as 43D sites. its CSO. Therefore, Chelmsford can only accommodate additional flow from develop- ment with a corresponding reduction in The number of parcels and sites identified in water consumption through water conserva- this study precluded a detailed analysis of the tion measures. build-out potential associated with each site. „ Billerica is nearing its permitted capacity at Such an analysis could serve as the basis in its local wastewater treatment facility. evaluating the economic benefit in terms of tax Billerica has prepared a wastewater manage- revenue and increased employment associated ment treatment plan to increase capacity of with the development of each site. This would its facility. Additionally, there are potential assist decision makers in evaluating the econom- sites in Billerica which are not currently ic benefit associated with the capital expendi- served by the sewer system. As the northern tures identified in this report. portion of Billerica (which is lacking sewer service) borders south Chelmsford near the The site and parcel data presented herein is a Route 129 interchange on Route 3, the valuable tool in establishing an inventory of the potential for an intermunicipal approach for Route 3 Corridor's economic development wastewater treatment should be examined. potential. Its value could be augmented with the incorporation of the potential build-out and eco- nomic benefit estimates into a dynamic interac- Transportation tive database to assist public decision makers in Route 3, which is the spine of the Corridor the strategic deployment of capital investments Study area, has recently been upgraded by the and the potential return in terms of jobs and tax Commonwealth of Massachusetts and should be revenue. Such a database would also assist in able to accommodate demands for the foresee- efforts to market the Route 3 Corridor. able future. However, certain road segments and intersections have been identified for improve- ments and upgrades to accommodate future demand. Conceptual level traffic improvement costs have been identified, and are presented in Section 4 of this report.

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1. Introduction

Project Purpose This Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis (referred to as Priority Development Sites (PDS). Sites as the Route 3 Corridor Study), commissioned receiving this designation are considered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, exam- priority for development by the host municipali- ined the potential for economic development ty pledging a commitment to complete the local of underutilized real estate by identifying and permitting process in fewer than 180 days. evaluating constraints that may hamper expan- The Town of Billerica, which initiated this sion of properties served by Route 3, the process and secured the study funding, has Middlesex Turnpike, and the Lowell Connector. enlisted the participation of the Towns of The study focused on identifying and evaluating Bedford, Burlington, and Chelmsford, and the underutilized sites, including vacant or underde- City of Lowell. These communities have previ- veloped land, developed land with obsolete ously worked together in promoting economic and/or deteriorated improvements, and land development along the Route 3 Corridor. which may not have been previously considered The collaboration of the neighboring Route 3 as a candidate for economic development. Corridor communities will enhance the prospects Overall study results will determine the barriers of resolving regional impediments to growth in to expansion in the Route 3 Corridor Study area this area. and recommend means of overcoming them.

Study Objectives Route 3 Corridor Funding The Route 3 Corridor Study objectives are to: The Route 3 Corridor Study was funded by a grant from the Commonwealth’s Interagency „ Identify sites that may be candidates Permitting Board, Chapter 43D Technical for consideration as 43D Priority Assistance Program. Under the MGL 43D Priority Development Sites. Development Sites and Expedited Permitting „ Describe and inventory the characteristics program, communities, having the consent of the of the sites. property owner, may designate certain properties that are zoned commercial, industrial, or mixed „ Identify impediments that potentially use, and that have the capacity to be developed hinder the development of the sites. with a minimum of 50,000 sf of building area,

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„ Assess the availability/adequacy of „ Identify regulatory strategies to facilitate infrastructure serving the sites’ water, development. sewer, utilities, and roadways. „ Provide conceptual cost estimates associated „ Identify areas of possible intermunicipal with recommended capital improvements. cooperation to promote economic „ Develop an implementation strategy and development of the sites. specific actions to be taken. „ Recommend infrastructure improvements/ upgrades/extensions which may eliminate obstacles to development.

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2. Project Context

Precise project boundaries were not defined. Instead, a potential site’s accessibility to Route 3, the Middlesex Turnpike, and/or the Lowell Connector was considered to be the determining factor in defining the extent of the study area. As noted below, the study incorporated a large area:

„ The Route 3 portion extends 11.2 miles Project Area and contains five exit ramps. The project area encompasses Route 3 from „ Middlesex Turnpike is a major arterial route its intersection with Interstate 95 (Route 128) which runs parallel to Route 3 and serves as in Burlington and extends to its intersection a major access link to many of the sites in with, and includes, the Lowell Connector. the study area. The Middlesex Turnpike The project area, referred to as the Route 3 extends 5.95 miles from its intersection Corridor Study area, includes Middlesex with Interstate 95 (Route 128) to its Turnpike which runs parallel to Route 3 terminus at Concord Road in Billerica. from its intersection with Interstate 95 „ The Lowell Connector is a major access (Route 128) to its terminus in Billerica point to the City of Lowell. The Connector at Concord Road. has four exits including its terminus at Gorham Street and extends 2.8 miles.

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During the first half of the 19th Century, the Middlesex Canal offered still exist today, provided a quicker and the most efficient means of transporting goods between Boston and more efficient transportation link than Lowell.The canal operated from 1793 to 1853. the Middlesex Canal.

With the rise of the automobile and truck transport, the Route 3 Corridor has picked up the mantel and now provides the dominant transportation access and anchoring for the study area.

Route 3 is the major highway servicing the northwest corridor from Interstate 95 (Route 128) circumferential to New Hampshire. The highway recently underwent major renovations and upgrades along its entire length from Transportation Network Background Route 128 to the New Hampshire border. The Route 3 Corridor Study area is the contemporary manifestation of a succession of transportation systems connecting the City of Corridor Branding Lowell and the Boston Metropolitan region. Concurrent with this Route 3 Corridor Study, Due to its available hydropower, the City of the Commonwealth has funded a branding / Lowell developed as a textile manufacturing market study for the area. The study purpose center. Consequently, transportation linkage is to assist the five communities in establishing to Boston was a critical factor for access to a Route 3 brand or identity, and to develop raw materials, and the shipment of finished a strategy to effectively promote and market goods to market. the corridor as a desirable location for business. Efforts will be focused on what makes the During the first half of the 19th Century Route 3 Corridor unique from other the Boston to Lowell transportation link communities in the Commonwealth. was accommodated by the 27-mile Middlesex Canal which ran parallel to portions of current Route 3 in Billerica, Chelmsford, and Lowell.

The Middlesex Canal fell victim to railroad development in the mid- 1800's. The steam engine locomotive enabled rail transportation to become the dominant transportation mode until the advent of the automobile in the 20th Century. The Boston Lowell Railroad, whose rail lines

The Boston to Lowell Railroad line had a historic role in the Route 3 Corridor.

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Facilitate Meeting with Local Officials 3. Methodology

Collect, Compile, Assemble, and Analyze Locally Provided Data Working with the Corridor Study communities, BSC Group developed a project approach and Review and Analyze scope of services to respond to the work plan Mass GIS Data Sets outlined in the solicitation for the Route 3 Corridor Study.

BSC developed a methodology to undertake Identify Potential Sites the Corridor Study in an efficient and effective for Consideration manner using community resources and available data sources.

Conduct Field Visits Facilitate Meeting with Local Officials For coordination purposes, each community was asked to designate a point of contact with Evaluate Infrastructure BSC Group. An initial meeting was convened with the designated representatives of each community and BSC staff for these purposes:

Assess Site Challenges „ Detail the work plan and schedule for and Opportunities the Route 3 Corridor Study.

„ Distribute and review a data inventory Compile Site Inventories request form to be used for providing site data and/or for identifying the appropriate department or staff person to be contacted Identify 43D Sites for the requested data.

Shown above are the key steps „ Identify any properties which the community conducted during this project from representatives thought should be included data collection to site selection, and in the Route 3 Corridor Study. development of the rating criteria.

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„ Discuss certain unanswered questions rela- tive to the study. Specifically, were there any Individual parcels with expectations regarding the number of sites to be included in the analysis or should each shared infrastructure community have the same number of sites and access were treated examined? It was decided that the analysis as a single site. itself should determine the number of sites. Additionally it was decided that in the case of individual parcels, which are adjacent which were identified as possible candidates to one another or are closely located with for inclusion in the study. These meetings were shared infrastructure and access, that they not part of the original scope of work, but were be treated as a single site for the purposes viewed as an essential step in vetting the proper- of this analysis. ties identified thus far and gaining further feed- Collect, Compile, Assemble, back in terms of deletions, additions, and and Analyze Locally Provided Data corrections to the property list. As the individual parcels numbered approximately 200, the data Subsequent to the initial meeting BSC conducted was assembled in a database format. Additionally, individual meetings with representatives of each parcels which were adjacent to one another or community. The purpose of the follow-on meet- shared common infrastructure were sorted and ings was to gather data from the community data grouped together. By doing so, the number of request forms and meet with the responsible "Development Sites" was reduced to a more local officials to discuss concerns and constraints manageable number of about 50 sites. which might impede economic development within the study area. These meetings were help- Conduct Field Visits ful in assembling the requisite data and in identi- fying issues in the community which may affect BSC staff performed site visits to gain an development. These meetings also provided the on-the-ground assessment of the sites and their contact information to access the communities' surroundings. Through these inspections, BSC GIS and assessors’ data in a digitized format was able to gain a greater understanding of which greatly assisted the compilation and each property and its potential for development. analysis of data on a parcel by parcel basis. At Evaluate Infrastructure these meetings, community representatives also offered suggestions for properties which might The approximate 50 resulting sites were exam- be considered as part of the study. ined and evaluated in terms of their natural fea- tures, access, infrastructure availability, and zon- Review and Analyze Mass GIS Data Sets ing. An inventory of each parcel was developed In addition to locally provided data, BSC utilized which encompassed over 40 data fields. the data sets available for each community from Assess Site Challenges the Massachusetts GIS database. This data aug- and Opportunities mented the locally provided data in completing the assemblage of all information. To fully assess the site challenges and opportuni- ties, the same criteria were considered for each of Identify Potential Sites for Consideration the sites. These include:

Upon completion of the data gathering and „ Ability to support a building greater than initial analysis, BSC conducted a second round 50,000 square feet of community meetings to present the sites „ Relative cost of site development

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„ Zoning and regulatory considerations

„ Infrastructure availability or cost to The high, medium, or low make available ranking of the corridor „ Assemblage and ownership issues wide sites indicates „ Natural features (wetlands, slope, the “market readiness” shape, soils, water bodies) of each site. „ Adjoining sensitive uses

„ Access/traffic Identify 43D Sites Compile Site Inventories The noted ranking of the site inventories resulted Following the site assessments, the site invento- in 15 sites receiving a "high" rating. These sites ries were evaluated for each community and then were assessed as being "most-ready" to be pro- ranked as high, medium, or low priority based moted as 43D sites. The "medium" and "low" on criteria previously listed. The ranking is to ranked sites could also become 43D sites, but assist the communities in establishing planning were considered to be "less-ready" because of priorities to address the actions (public and/or existing impediment(s). private) which must be taken to foster develop- ment of the sites thereby increasing the economic base and creating / retaining employment in the study area.

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– Community Overview – Utility Summaries – Transportation 4. Community Overview – Environmental – Site Ratings The Corridor Communities of top 30 cities and towns gaining the most pop- ulation between 2000 and 2008. The five communities in the Route 3 Corridor Study area share a connection to some regional A summary listing of sites, including parcel(s) resources, and all the communities face some which comprise each site, is provided at the end similar challenges to economic development. of this section. Following the site listing, are aeri- However, each community also has its own al views of each community’s area within the unique footprint, deals with different concerns, study. The aerial views show all of the parcels and must address both regional and local issues evaluated in this study. Individual parcels may to take advantage of opportunities for future eco- form a single site; in other cases, multiple parcels nomic development. are assembled to form a single site.

Community-specific information is as follows: Overview of Each Community Relevant statistics for each community are shown TOWN OF BEDFORD in the following table. The total area encom- The economic base in the Town of Bedford is passed by the five communities represents largely located within six areas, only one of approximately three percent of the which, the Middlesex Turnpike--located east of Commonwealth's total population. Both Billerica Route 3, falls within the limits of this study. and Burlington are on the Commonwealth's list

Land Area Unemployment Community Population Labor Force sq. miles Rate

Bedford 12,996 13.87 6,899 6.2%

Billerica 37,609 26.39 23,378 8.4%

Burlington 23,302 11.88 14,324 7.1%

Chelmsford 32,383 23.18 18,937 7.4%

Lowell 103,439 14.54 50,837 11.5%

TOTAL 209,729 90 114,375 9.3%

Data sources: MA Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Profiles 2009, and Mass Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development-Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment, Nov 2009. 4-1 Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts

The Middlesex Turnpike area is serviced by the Commercial and industrial properties represent Route 62 exit (Exit 26) off Route 3. The business nearly 24% of the town's accrued real estate addresses in this area are located on Crosby value. With a split tax rate, the economic base Drive, Middlesex Turnpike, Oak Park Drive, supports a large share of the cost for local Plank Street, Albion Road, Bedford Woods, and government and education. Wyman Road. This area is best described as a With much of its industrial and commercial mature office/research and development park, properties previously developed, there is limited and the dominant businesses include Mitre undeveloped land remaining. Many development Corporation and Progress Software. opportunities are in the form of in-fill develop- A significant issue impacting future economic ment or redevelopment of underutilized or development in this area of Bedford is the obsolete properties. planned Middlesex Turnpike Phase II link which Among the most significant issues that need will widen and relocate a segment in Burlington to be addressed are water availability and through the Mitre Corporation athletic fields to wastewater capacity. link with Middlesex Turnpike north of its inter- section with Crowley Road. More details of this While Billerica has been receptive to new project are included later in this section. development initiatives in the past, the town, according to local officials, has become more cir- The majority of Route 3 Corridor economic cumspect towards new development, subjecting development opportunities in Bedford consist applications to more rigorous scrutiny. This trend of the construction of projects that have already poses challenges for economic development been permitted and approved, reuse/redevelop- planning. For example, a recent initiative to ment of vacant/obsolete buildings, or infill devel- create a mixed-use zoning district for Billerica opment. Of note is the 50-acre property at the Center was defeated at town meeting in part intersection of Crosby Drive and Middlesex due to public trepidation that it may spur Turnpike, recently vacated by IBM, that contains unwanted development. surplus land area which could accommodate additional development on the site. TOWN OF BURLINGTON Burlington is the gateway community to the Region-wide increased wastewater Route 3 Corridor Study area where it intersects capacity will expand economic with Interstate 95 (Route 128). In addition to opportunities like the Route 3 its presence on Route 3 and the Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington also benefits from its roadway improvements did in terms exposure on Route 128 (Interstate 95). of vehicle capacity and safety. With respect to local initiatives that impact development, the Planned Development District (PDD) overlay in the Burlington zoning bylaw TOWN OF BILLERICA has been used to customize zoning requirements Containing almost five miles of Route 3 and hav- and meet the development objectives of individ- ing access via three ramps, the Town of Billerica ual sites thereby fostering creativity and innova- occupies the greatest stretch of land along the tion in site planning. Burlington is also unique corridor. Billerica has one approved 43D site, with its off-street parking requirements which the EMD Serono site, located at 45 Middlesex set a maximum number of spaces instead of a Turnpike, which has recently completed a major minimum number of spaces. expansion of its facility.

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Of particular concern to Chelmsford is its dwin- Through the PDD process, a developer dling capacity for additional connections to its presents the community with a site municipal sewer system. This severely limits the town's ability to attract new business, especially development master plan in addition those with a heavy water demand. to proposed customized development Chelmsford has a single tax rate for all properties standards for review and approval by which makes the commercial property taxes town meeting. If adopted, a subse- among the lowest in the region. The predomi- nant zoning designation for the Chelmsford quent specific development plan is properties in the study area is IA - Limited submitted for consideration which Industrial. The district allows numerous com- mercial light industrial uses but does not permit complies with the approved master retail uses that might service the area employees. plan and development provisions as a The available undeveloped sites are typically prerequisite for the issuance of a smaller in size and may require assemblage to accommodate buildings in excess of 50,000 sf. special permit by the Planning Board.

CITY OF LOWELL Burlington has one designated 43D site in The Lowell Connector is the major highway Northwest Park, a proposed redevelopment of access to the City of Lowell connecting it with 2,100,000 sf of commercial space. The PDD Routes 3 and I-495. It measures 2.8 miles from process was used to establish a master develop- its intersection with Route 3 and contains four ment plan for Northwest Park. exits along its length including its terminus at Although not recommended as a high priority Gorham Street. There has been an upsurge of site, of particular note in Burlington is a 244-acre recent retail development along the Connector as portion of the town which juts out to the west evidenced by the redevelopment of the shopping side of Route 3. This property, actually com- center off Plain Street now anchored by Target prised of multiple parcels, is generally known as and the Lowes Home Center under construction the "landlocked" parcel, is owned by the Town of on Chelmsford Street off Industrial Avenue. Burlington, and has been the subject of prelimi- Unique to Lowell is its commuter rail station nary interest for a significant mixed-use develop- which is the only one located within the Route 3 ment. Corridor Study area. Additionally, it is the only community with rail freight access to sites within TOWN OF CHELMSFORD the study area. As a mature urban area Lowell Chelmsford, like Billerica, has extensive frontage has a compact land use pattern unlike the other along Route 3, however only the 2.2 mile por- communities in this study. tion south of the Lowell Connector interchange There are two 43D sites in the City of Lowell. serviced by one exit (Route 129) is within the The Hamilton Canal District is located in the study area. Despite the proximity to Route 3, downtown area outside the study area and the I-495, and the Lowell Connector, many of the former Prince property is in the study area. potential areas for development lack good accessibility. There is one 43D site in Chelmsford As the City of Lowell is a mature community, the located just beyond the study area boundaries at potential sites identified in this study are redevel- 45 Katrina Road, which is on the northwest opment or infill opportunities. As such, there is quadrant of the Route 3/I-495 intersection. greater potential for environmental concerns based on previous or adjacent uses.

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Community Utility Summaries TOWN OF BEDFORD Utility information including water, sewer, elec- Existing Conditions tric, gas and telecom for each community is The Town of Bedford is serviced by all major shown in the table below. As noted, the study utilities and is well position for development in area communities are generally well served with terms of utility services. electric, gas, and telecom, however there are some areas with aging electrical infrastructure Domestic water service is through a combination that suffer periodic outages, requiring users to of MWRA (approximately three quarters of town) maintain backup systems. More significantly, and municipal water wells, and all areas of town there are regional water and wastewater issues are currently served. While no specific water sys- that impede the ability of the region to grow. tem capacity information is available, the town

BEDFORD BILLERICA BURLINGTON CHELMSFORD LOWELL

GAS YES YES YES YES YES

Provider KeySpan KeySpan KeySpan KeySpan KeySpan (National Grid) (National Grid) (National Grid) (National Grid) (National Grid)

Issues/Concerns Age/Future Age/Future Age/Future Age/Future Age/Future Reliability Reliability Reliability Reliability Reliability

YES YES YES YES YES ELECTRICAL

Provider NSTAR National Grid NSTAR National Grid National Grid Age/Future Age/Future Age/Future Age/Future Age/Future Issues/Concerns Reliability Reliability Reliability Reliability Reliability

TELECOMMUNICATIONS YES YES YES YES YES

Provider NSTAR National Grid NSTAR National Grid National Grid

Issues/Concerns None None None None None

WATER YES YES YES YES YES

Provider Chelmsford Water MWRA/Town Town Town City Commission

Issues/Concerns None Capacity for None Pressure; Age Large Users Three Commissions

SEWER YES YES YES YES YES

Provider MWRA Town MWRA Town City (Lowell Regional (Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility) Wastewater Utility)

Issues/Concerns Infiltration/ I/I; WWTP Infiltration/ Allocated Combined Inflow Capacity Inflow (ACO) Capacity Sewer; I/I

Each of the communities faces a range of utility issues whether it be aging utility infrastructure, lack of wastewater capacity, or a need for water conservation.

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performs regular hydrant flow testing and order to maintain sewer capacity and avoid all measured flow rates meet applicable future sewer system issues that could negatively requirements. impact development in Bedford. In addition, Bedford may wish to create an "I/I bank" similar Sewer service in Bedford is provided by the to that in Burlington from which developers MWRA. The town maintains a sewer inspection could purchase I/I credits to meet the MWRA/ program (list) to identify I/I issues. This I/I list is Town required ratio of four gallons of I/I removal provided to developers of projects requiring for each gallon of additional sewer flow for sewer sewer connection and/or extension permits, and connection and extension permits. While this "I/I the town requires I/I removal at a four to one bank" would require additional I/I removal on ratio to added sewer flows. Recent sewer system Bedford’s behalf, it may be more attractive to upgrades in the area of Middlesex Turnpike are potential developers as it may only require pay- expected to meet new development needs for ment of a fee rather than active construction the foreseeable future. efforts by the developer. Electric service in Bedford is provided by NSTAR and is primarily on overhead wires with TOWN OF BILLERICA all utility poles owned by NSTAR. Street lights are owned by the town with power cable for Existing Conditions street lights both underground and overhead. The Town of Billerica is serviced by all major utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, Telecommunications and cable services are pro- and telecom. vided by all major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, RCN, Comcast, etc.) and are primarily located Domestic water service is provided through a overhead using the NSTAR owned utility poles. town system drawing from the Concord River and treated at Billerica’s water treatment plant off Natural gas service in Bedford is provided by Treble Cove Road with distribution throughout KeySpan (National Grid). the town. Capacity of the water system is gener- While private utility service in Bedford is ally sufficient but may not be capable of provid- generally reliable, the age of some utilities ing for large-scale users such as major industrial presents some concern for future reliability. or research water users. Billerica is currently approaching the limit of its withdrawal permit from the Concord River and has instituted water conservation efforts to regain capacity in the sys- Instituting an I/I bank in tem. Some areas of Billerica have older infra- Bedford may be more attractive structure that may require upgrading or replace- to developers considering ment to support large redevelopment efforts. projects in Bedford. Billerica’s sewer system capacity is a major con- cern for additional development in Billerica. The municipal sewer system does not extend to the entire town and capacity is shrinking due to an Potential Improvements increased demand and requirements to reduce While there are no major utility improvements I/I. New sewer connections are required to required in Bedford to stimulate economic devel- remove I/I at a one to one ratio with added sewer opment along the Route 3/Middlesex Turnpike flows. Capacity of Billerica's Letchworth Avenue Corridor, Bedford should continue to take full Wastewater Treatment Plant is also of concern as advantage of the MWRA's I/I Local Financial current sewer flows are near plant capacity. Assistance to actively identify and remove I/I in

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Billerica has begun the As also previously dis- process of permitting Sewer system capacity, cussed, the Town of additional wastewater Billerica has initiated treatment plant capacity particularly in the efforts to expand waste- and discharge to the Towns of Billerica and water treatment plant Concord River in order Chelmsford emerged as capacity and discharge to meet its projected permit limits to meet its future sewer needs. the primary issue projected future sewer needs. While the expand- Electric service in associated with future ed capacity and discharge Billerica is provided by development of the limits will be sufficient to National Grid and is pri- Route 3 Corridor. support future growth marily on overhead wires. within Billerica, on a Telecommunications and regional basis, Billerica cable services are provided by all major may wish to jointly investigate sewer capacity carriers (Verizon, AT&T, RCN, Comcast, etc.) with the Town of Chelmsford since the south- and are primarily located overhead. eastern portions of Chelmsford also need service, thereby providing a solution to sewer capacity Natural gas service in Billerica is provided issues in both communities. If this type of by KeySpan (National Grid). expansion were pursued, it would require Like Bedford, some of the private utilities in intermunicipal agreements and possibly an Billerica are older, which, if left alone, could Inter-Basin Transfer Act review by the pose future reliability issues. Massachusetts Water Resources Commission. While municipal sewer service extends through- Potential Improvements out the majority of Billerica, some areas are The Town of Billerica is currently working to currently serviced by only on-site septic systems. address its large-scale (town wide) water and In fact, two particular areas of this study are sewer issues. As discussed previously, Billerica within these non-sewer serviced areas. The first has instituted water conservation efforts to regain is Rangeway Road east of Route 3 to Route 129 capacity under its current withdrawal permit (Chelmsford Road), and the second is Rangeway from the Concord River, going so far as to codify Road west of Route 3 to Sterling Road and these conservation efforts in the Billerica General Sterling Road to Esquire Road. By-Laws. Efforts must continue to be made to ensure that these conservation efforts are being „ Rangeway Road East of Route 3 - enforced and measurements must continue to be Installing municipal sewer would provide taken to determine their effectiveness. If it is service to existing businesses and homes in determined that these conservation efforts are the area including the northern portion of insufficient to meet projected future needs, the Holland (Used Auto Parts) site analyzed Billerica will have to investigate options to in this study. This improvement would increase its available water supply. As additional require the installation of approximately surface water withdrawal from the Concord River 1,000-feet of 8-inch PVC sewer main at a is unlikely, sources such as groundwater wells minimum slope of 0.4% and approximately and connections to, and intermunicipal supply six to eight sewer manholes. This new main agreements with surrounding communities will could connect to an existing main in Route need to be investigated. 129 (Chelmsford Road). While additional study and design would be needed to deter-

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mine whether or not a pump station would in terms of utility services for development. be required to connect to the main in Route Domestic water service is through a municipal 129, based on available topography, there system and all areas of Burlington are currently is sufficient change in surface elevation to served. The Town of Burlington estimates that accommodate the slope in the pipe. An there is approximately 600,000 gpd capacity order of magnitude construction cost for this remaining on its 3.9 million gpd withdrawal improvement is approximately $300,000 permit, not including permitted but unbuilt assuming no pump station is required and projects. Burlington maintains emergency approximately $600,000 if a pump station water connections with the MWRA, Lexington, were necessary. Wilmington, and Billerica.

„ Rangeway Road West of Route 3 and Sewer service in Burlington is provided by Sterling Road - Installing municipal the MWRA. Burlington has been under an sewer in this area would provide service to Administrative Consent Order (ACO) from the existing businesses including the northern Massachusetts Department of Environmental portion of the Republic Road site analyzed Protection (DEP) for I/I removal since 1986. The in this study. This improvement would ACO has been amended numerous times and require the installation of approximately according to town officials may be lifted in the 1,600-feet of 8-inch PVC sewer main at a near future due to Burlington’s successful I/I minimum slope of 0.4% and approximately removal operations. Burlington DPW actively 11-14 sewer manholes. This new main could performs I/I removal projects and has a sewer connect to an existing main in Esquire Road. bank of removal that can be sold to developers While additional study and design would be to meet the five to one I/I to new sewer flow needed to determine whether or not a pump ratio that Burlington requires. While Burlington station would be required to connect to the has no specific sewer capacity issues, it is located main in Esquire Road, based on available at the upper end of the MWRA system so that topography there appears to be sufficient capacity issues in downstream cities and towns at change in surface elevation to accommodate times cause issues in Burlington. the slope in the pipe. An order of magnitude construction cost for this improvement is Electric service in Burlington is provided by approximately $500,000 assuming no pump NSTAR and is primarily on overhead wires. station is required and approximately Telecommunications and cable services are $800,000 if a pump station were necessary. provided by all major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, RCN, Comcast, etc.) and are primarily located Rangeway Road (both east and overhead. west of Route 3) businesses Natural gas service in Burlington is provided by KeySpan (National Grid). and residents would benefit The age of some private utilities in Burlington from municipal sewer service. may be of some concern. It has been noted that many businesses have installed backup genera- tors in response to the frequency of power out- TOWN OF BURLINGTON ages attributed to the aging overhead transmis- Existing Conditions sion lines which serve the community. While service is currently generally reliable, without The Town of Burlington is serviced by all major upgrades/replacements it may become an utilities and stands in excellent overall shape issue in the future.

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Potential Regional Wastewater Improvements The age of some private Utility (LRWU). While the sewer system is rel- While there are no utilities in Burlington atively new (approxi- major utility improve- presents a future issue mately 25-30 years ments required in of reliability should old) and is therefore Burlington to stimulate expected to experience economic development the older utilities not minimal I/I problems, along the Route be upgraded or replaced. Chelmsford is very 3/Middlesex Turnpike close to its allocated Corridor, Burlington sewer flows to the should continue to take full advantage of the LRWU. This sewer capacity issue and the expect- MWRA's I/I Local Financial Assistance to actively ed inability to gain capacity from I/I reduction is identify and remove I/I in order to maintain one of the largest obstacles to further develop- sewer capacity and continue to move towards a ment in Chelmsford. lifting of the ACO. In addition, Burlington should pursue means to eliminate sewer issues in Electric service in Chelmsford is provided by downstream cities and towns, in an effort to National Grid and is primarily on overhead eliminate back-up issues in Burlington. Based on wires. the latest available I/I Local Financial Assistance Telecommunications and cable services are pro- Program Funding Summary available from the vided by all major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, RCN, MWRA, several cities and towns downstream of Comcast, etc.) and are primarily located over- Burlington do not appear to be taking full advan- head. tage of this program to reduce I/I in their sewer systems. As a starting point, Burlington should Natural gas service in Chelmsford is provided by work with the MWRA to convince these down- KeySpan (National Grid). stream cities and towns to use this funding to reduce I/I, increasing their sewer capacities and Potential Improvements reducing the frequency and severity of system The most pressing area for improvement is sewer back-ups that ultimately impact Burlington. This capacity. As the LRWU does not have the ability may require significant political pressure and to allocate additional sewer discharges to support from local state legislators should this Chelmsford, an alternate means of discharge approach be pursued. must be explored to increase its sewer capacity. There are long-term solutions to ultimately gain TOWN OF CHELMSFORD the ability to discharge more sewer flows, and shorter term solutions to reduce existing flows, Existing Conditions essentially gaining capacity. The Town of Chelmsford is serviced by all major utilities but the condition of some utilities poses Short-term Options obstacles to additional development. Chelmsford Development in Chelmsford is stifled due to is split into three quasi-public water districts that sewer capacity issues. Therefore, action must be operate independently of one another. Water taken to "gain" capacity by reducing existing capacity is generally sufficient, however some sewer discharges. Two primary methods for higher elevations of Chelmsford require pumps reducing existing discharges are reducing I/I and to meet fire protection flow rate requirements. implementing water conservation efforts.

Sewer service is provided by a municipally While the Chelmsford sewer system is relatively owned system that discharges to the Lowell new (25-30 years old), there still may be signifi-

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cant I/I problems in the system. Chelmsford state and federal permitting. However, this type should undertake a system wide I/I study to of intermunicipal/regional planning and coopera- determine the extent of I/I problems, and subse- tion would potentially make the project attractive quently perform I/I reduction projects. In addi- to state, and possibly federal, funding sources. It tion, if the I/I problem is large enough, would also have the advantage of keeping all of Chelmsford may choose to require new develop- Chelmsford on one sewer system. ments wishing to connect to Chelmsford’s sewer A second option is to pursue a joint effort with system to remove I/I at some rate higher than the Billerica to expand its existing wastewater treat- proposed new sewer flows. ment plant to a size that could accommodate both Billerica's projected sewer needs as well Chelmsford faces a greater as a portion of Chelmsford's. Since the Town of Billerica has begun studying an expansion of its wastewater capacity issue wastewater treatment plant, this option would than any other community require an agreement between the towns in the in the Route 3 Corridor, near term. In addition, this option would require an intermunicipal agreement between the towns and should investigate all for sewer transfer and possibly an Inter-Basin possible alternatives to Transfer Act review by the Water Resources Commission. This option would also require the gain capacity in the system. construction of significant collection systems to carry sewer from Chelmsford to Billerica and would result in portions of Chelmsford being Additionally, Chelmsford should encourage parts of separate sewer systems with potentially and enact water conservation measures to help separate requirements, fees, etc. However, similar reduce existing sewer flows. Chelmsford could to the first option, this type of intermunicipal/ provide assistance/guidance to residents and regional planning and cooperation would poten- business owners wishing to reduce their water tially make the project attractive to state, and use. Options include encouraging, and possibly possibly federal, funding sources. even incentivizing, use of low flow and automat- A third long-term option is the construction of ic shut off plumbing fixtures for homes and a town-owned wastewater treatment plant in businesses, as well as town-wide educational Chelmsford. In this option, the new wastewater campaigns and conservation efforts. treatment plant could either be sized to support Long-term Options all of Chelmsford or only a portion, with the rest remaining on the LRWU. While reductions in current sewer flows will pro- vide some relief from Chelmsford's sewer capaci- ty issues, additional capacity for sewer discharges Chelmsford could provide must be gained in the long-term. One option is technical guidance to to work in conjunction with the other cities and towns in the LRWU to study, design, and con- homeowners and business struct a second wastewater treatment plant for owners letting them know the LRWU, thereby expanding the total capacity of the system and gaining additional sewer dis- how they can do their charges for each municipality. This second facili- part to improve water ty would also require additional collection sys- conservation. tem design and construction as well as significant

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A final and least appealing option is to maintain AT&T, RCN, Comcast, etc.) and are primarily currently allowed sewer discharge levels and located overhead. require future developments in Chelmsford Natural gas service in Lowell to provide on-site septic systems. This option is provided by KeySpan (National Grid). would make Chelmsford less attractive to most developers due to the high costs of designing, The age of some private utilities in Lowell constructing, and maintaining on-site presents a future issue of reliability should septic systems. these older utilities not be upgraded or replaced.

Potential Improvements CITY OF LOWELL The City of Lowell is actively working towards Existing Conditions improving its utility systems and should contin- The City of Lowell is serviced by all major utili- ue to do so. Continuing its sewer separation ties with utility services for development avail- projects is critical to maintaining sewer capacity able throughout the city. Domestic water is pro- as well as eliminating combined sewer overflows vided through a municipal system with sufficient that damage the environment. While this sewer capacity for the foreseeable future. Potential separation and the removal of stormwater dis- issues with the water system are the age of the charges to sewer on an individual project basis system and a lack of redundancy in some areas seem likely to meet the sewer needs of Lowell, of the city. While infrastructure reliability is not a at least one other community in the Lowell current issue, it is a consideration for long-term Regional Wastewater Utility (LRWU), planning and maintenance. Chelmsford, requires additional discharge capacity that is not available. As was previously Sewer service is provided by the LRWU that suggested for Chelmsford, Lowell may wish to experiences capacity issues during rain events as pursue additional wastewater treatment plant much of the city is still on a combined capacity in conjunction with the other towns in sewer/drain system. The LRWU has no ability to the LRWU. Since the existing facility does not expand, so any additional sewer capacity must appear to have an ability to expand, this would come from separation of sewer and drainage require construction of a second wastewater systems and removal of I/I. Replacing aging treatment plant and associated collection system. sewer systems and separating the sewer and This second plant could not only provide addi- drain systems have been recent priorities for tional sewer capacity for the other towns in the Lowell with many separation projects completed LRWU, but could provide Lowell with significant or under way. The City of Lowell has additionally future expansion capability. created capacity for redevelopments by requiring projects to maintain stormwater runoff on site, thereby removing it from the combined sewer Transportation systems. While the city has no additional sewer capacity to sell to other towns in the LRWU, to The section of the Route 3 Corridor in this study date sewer capacity has not been an impediment extends from I-95 in the south to and including to development in Lowell. the Lowell Connector in the north. The study area is bounded by Middlesex Turnpike to the Electric service in Lowell is provided by east and Route 4 to the west and runs through National Grid and is primarily on overhead the Towns of Burlington, Bedford, Billerica, wires. Chelmsford and the City of Lowell. Several Telecommunications and cable services modes of transportation can be found in the are provided by all major carriers (Verizon, corridor with the automobile (single occupancy)

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Study Area Transportation

BEDFORD BILLERICA BURLINGTON CHELMSFORD LOWELL

Route 3/ 2.4 4.9 1.7 2.2 1.0/2.8 Lowell Connector (miles)

# Interchanges 1 3 1 4 4 Route 3/Lowell Connector

Public Transportation LRTA, MBTA LRTA LRTA, MBTA LRTA LRTA LRTA/MBTA

Each community is exposed to Route 3 and has its own public transportation option. However, in some instances, public transit is very limited.

being by far the most dominant. There are limit- lowing page shows the count locations and the ed public transportation options in the form of Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes. Within the local and regional bus services, and commuter study area, traffic volumes on Route 3 ranged rail to and from Boston. Pedestrian and bicycle from 85,000 vehicles per day (vpd) south of amenities are generally absent in most of the Route 62 in Burlington to 118,600 vpd in study area, and where they exist are not Chelmsford at the Lowell city line. always continuous. The table, shown above, Traffic volumes in the study area, just as in the identifies each communities’ exposure to Route 3 entire region, are declining after rising steadily along with their public transportation each com- in the early 2000s. The 2008 Traffic Volume munities’ public transportation options. report by NMCOG presents traffic growth Existing Conditions rates for all roadways in the region segmented by community and also provides an overall aver- Route 3 is a principal arterial providing access age. The average growth rate for the NMCOG to/from New Hampshire and northern Middlesex region is 0.88 percent per year. This is consistent county area to destinations within the I-95 belt. with the one percent annual growth rate used in Reconstruction of Route 3 was completed in traffic studies in Burlington and Bedford recently. 2005 and it provides three lanes of travel in each direction and has a posted speed limit Hot Spots - Congestion Areas/Times of 55 miles per hour. A review of congestion monitoring reports pre- Travel in the Route 3 Corridor is directional pared by CTPS (2004) and NMCOG (2006) during the peak hours with most commuters shows segments of the study area that experi- traveling southbound towards 1-95 during the enced congestion during the peak hours. The morning peak period and northbound during congestion data preceded the completion of the evening peak period. Route 3 reconstruction and therefore are not entirely reflective of current conditions. Field Traffic Volume Counts observations, however, do show that current Existing traffic volume data published by trends are similar. During the morning peak MassDOT Highway Division, the Northern period, southbound traffic on Route 3 experi- Massachusetts Council of Government ences heavy congestion between Route 40 (Exit (NMCOG) were reviewed. The figure on the fol- 33) in Westford and Treble Cove (Exit 28) in

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Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts

Billerica. There is areas to the job also congestion as Currently on the TIP is the locations. Route 3 south- phased reconstruction of Fixed route transit bound approaches services in the I-95. Heavy con- Middlesex Turnpike in Bedford, Route 3 corridor gestion is experi- Billerica, and Burlington as are provided by enced in the north- well as funds for LRTA buses, the LRTA, MBTA, bound direction and the Burlington during the week- parts, and facilities. B-Line. LRTA pro- day evening peak vides a fixed bus hour, from Route route service from the Kennedy Center at the 62 (Exit 26) to Exit 32. Middlesex Turnpike also Gallagher Transportation Terminal--the transit experiences congestion in the northbound and commuter rail hub in Lowell. Bus Route 14 direction near Concord Road travels from the Kennedy Center to Lahey Clinic during the evening peak period. and the Burlington Mall in Burlington. The route Future Projects - on TIP includes Chelmsford Road and Boston Road in Lowell, Brick Kiln in Chelmsford; Route 129 The state prepares an annual list of priority (Chelmsford Road), Boston Road, Concord Road transportation improvement projects (TIP) com- in Billerica. It continues on the entire length of piled by various regional metropolitan planning Middlesex Turnpike in Billerica, Bedford and organizations. The TIP is a federally mandated Burlington to the Burlington Mall and Lahey process containing four years of approved proj- Clinic. Another LRTA Bus, Route 15, travels from ects. The current TIP covers projects slated for the Kennedy Center to Chelmsford and Westford 2008-2011. Within the study area, items on via Brick Kiln Road, Route 129, to Route 110 the TIP include the phased reconstruction of ending at IBM in Littleton. Middlesex Turnpike in Bedford, Billerica and Burlington. Phase two of the Middlesex Turnpike The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority improvements is the Mitre Extension which (MBTA) provides an express bus route service involves the construction of a new roadway sec- from Alewife Commuter station on Redline to tion to connect Middlesex Turnpike to Network Oak Park Drive off of Middlesex Turnpike via Drive/Route 62 to north of Plank Street. Phase the Burlington Mall area. This route operates three will involve the reconstruction of the only during the peak commuter hours. Middlesex Turnpike from the north of Plank The closest MBTA commuter rail service to the Street to Manning Road in Billerica. Route 3 corridor is the Lowell line at Gallagher The TIP also includes funds for the purchase Regional Transportation Terminal in Lowell and of buses and parts, as well as facilities for Lowell at the North Billerica station. There is also the Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) under the Fitchburg Line with stops in Waltham and Transit category. Belmont Center.

Public Transportation The Burlington "B-Line" offers local transit services to schools and malls in the town of Public transportation in the study area is limited Burlington and overlaps the LRTA and MBTA in coverage and also in frequency of operation. services at the Burlington mall. The public transportation options consist of fixed bus routes, and demand responsive services. The One apparent omission in the transportation net- lack of wide coverage by public transportation, work is the absence of public transportation con- affects movement of workers from the residential nections from the Route 3 Corridor to the

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Anderson Regional Transportation Center in corridor. Providing additional bus route coverage Woburn, a major hub with bus services to Logan and shorter headways between buses will more Airport and commuter rail service to the North effectively connect the job centers to the residen- Station. Providing a bus service connection is tial areas and attract more riders. The cost impli- desirable and will enhance the reach and effec- cations for increased bus coverage are beyond tiveness of the existing transit network in the the scope of this report but more funds will be Route 3 corridor. required by LRTA and MBTA to expand services.

Safety Issues Pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be pro- vided where feasible to promote these alternate Safety concerns on the roadway are manifested modes of transportation. by the number and type of crashes that result in property damage and in some cases fatalities. Roadway/Intersection Improvements The "2006 Top Crash Locations" report compiled Proposed roadway improvements for Middlesex by MassDOT did not list any of the study area Turnpike in Bedford, Burlington, and Billerica are intersections. A Road Safety Audit was completed to be constructed in phases and include the con- for Route 3 in 2008 from Exit 26 in Burlington struction of two travel lanes in each directions to Exit 29 in Billerica/Chelmsford with the main with wide shoulders for bicycle accommodation, focus on median crossing accidents. The audit the upgrade of existing and installation new traf- concluded that high differences between posted fic signals, and the construction of sidewalks and speed and prevailing speeds, high volumes, flat crosswalks. Other roadway improvements identi- and open median, contributed adversely to the fied in this study are generally localized and spe- numerous cross median accidents, including cific to individual sites. one fatality at Exit 28.

TOWN OF BILLERICA Mitigation steps should be Treble Cove Road at Republic Road intersection taken to address traffic may require the installation of traffic signals to facilitate access to several existing commercial operation impacts arising properties and future developments on Republic from future development Road, Sterling Road, and Esquire Road (Estimated cost - $250,000). in the corridor and current deficiencies. TOWN OF BURLINGTON A comprehensive corridor wide study for Middlesex Turnpike from Mall Road/Second Transportation Improvements Avenue to the Lexington town line is required to determine traffic mitigation measures for Future development in the corridor will impact proposed build-out in the area. traffic operations if steps are not taken to miti- gate project impacts and also to correct some A direct access from I-95 southbound off-ramp existing deficiencies. Such deficiencies include at Middlesex Turnpike into the former high use of single occupancy vehicles, limited Burlington Dodge site will alleviate some of public transportation options, lack of pedestrian the traffic congestion on Middlesex Turnpike. and bicycle facilities. Cooperation between the former Dodge site and the adjacent Barnes and Nobles property will Improvement to public transportation is one of facilitate the construction of this direct access. the most pressing transportation needs in the

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TOWN OF CHELMSFORD Environmental Issues Access to two development parcels east of Route Determination of the development potential of 3 in Chelmsford is through Billerica. The adja- any given site in any of the five communities will cent intersection of Route 129/Brick Kiln Road need to assess the impact of environmental issues currently has a police officer directing traffic in including wetlands permitting and/or hazardous the morning to allow vehicles from Brick Kiln, materials contamination. With respect to wet- especially UPS trucks to get onto Route 129. In lands, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection the evening, long delays at this intersection cre- Act as well as local wetlands bylaws may need ate queues extending to the signals at Route 3 to be addressed for each development. Similarly, northbound off-ramps at Route 129. Installing with respect to contamination issues, each site a traffic signal at the intersection of Route will need to be evaluated on a case by case basis. 129/Brick Kiln Road will improve traffic opera- Based on preliminary research done for this tions and eliminate the need for a police officer study, and review of the selected site listing in the morning and also provide a safe access to by the communities, there is no indication that the parcels identified in this area (Estimated cost environmental issues are likely to preclude - $250,000). development on the selected sites.

CITY OF LOWELL Site Ratings BSC reviewed these two locations for traffic issues: Using the criteria discussed in Section 3, Methodology, and the expansion on key issues „ Former Prince Pasta site - The Existing discussed throughout this Section 4, the approxi- traffic signals at Gorham Street/Moore Street mately 50 sites were evaluated across the five intersection should be upgraded to current communities and then ranked as high, medium, standards and with optimized signal timings. or low priority. More specific information on the Geometrical changes may be required to sites is presented in the next section along with a provide turn lanes that clearly delineate the parcel look at the composition of each site. lane usage on each approach to the intersec- tion. Pavement improvements on Moore Street and Prince Court, Carter Avenue may also be required (Estimated cost - $350,000). „ Tanner Street - Pavement and drainage improvements are recommended for the entire length of Tanner Street. The current roadway surface is poor and will further deteriorate with additional truck traffic (Estimated cost - $500,000).

4-15 Site Listings

Community Ranking Grouping Name Parcel Number Lot Size (acres) Site Address Bedford High

100 Plank Street 023/021. -0008-1 3.56 PLANK STREET 170 Middlesex Turnpike 023/012. -0017-1 13.54 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE 172 Middlesex Turnpike 023/012. -0017-2 11.19 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE 40 Crosby Drive 023/021. -0004- 50.44 CROSBY DRIVE Low

155 Middlesex Turnpike WSA 023/013. -0007- 45.33 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE Billerica High

Concord Road 68-22-0 17.76 CONCORD RD Medium

20 Linnell Circle 97-137-1 2.42 LINNELL CR Fortune Drive 96-146-2 4.13 FORTUNE DR Linnell Circle 97-120-1-1 3.88 LINNELL CR Minuteman Sportsmans Club 108-2-0 99.58 MIDDLESEX TP Technology Park Drive 95-129-8-1 5.11 TECHNOLOGY PARK DR Low

Albion Road WSA 105-2-1 19.65 ALBION RD Holland 30-70-1 0.65 TREBLE COVE RD 30-2-1 14.49 WINNING RD 30-4-1 15.67 TREBLE COVE RD 21-5-8 34.44 RANGEWAY RD 30-1-0 9.71 WINNING RD 21-5-11 4.39 RANGEWAY RD Republic Road 48-48-0 1.06 REPUBLIC RD 38-33-0 4.23 STERLING RD 48-29-0 1.07 REPUBLIC RD 38-5-2 7.18 STERLING RD

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38-28-0 4.64 STERLING RD 48-30-0 2.05 REPUBLIC RD 48-49-0 1.34 REPUBLIC RD Suburban Park Drive 97-109-1 2.72 SUBURBAN PARK DR Burlington High

43 South Avenue 51-10-0 7.08428 SOUTH AVE Network Drive 1 32-3-9 8.3462 NETWORK DR Network Drive 2 32-3-2 30.5285 NETWORK DR Medium

90 Middlesex Turnpike 52-8-0 11.9878 MIDDLESEX TPK Low

240 Middlesex Turnpike 26-21-0 2.78227 MIDDLESEX TPK AMC 51-9-1 1.76716 SOUTH AVE 51-7-2 0.87823 SOUTH AVE 51-9-0 1.35556 SOUTH AVE 51-8-0 4.08863 SOUTH AVE 51-7-1 0.90599 SOUTH AVE Bedford Street 26-2-0 20.20113 BEDFORD ST Land Locked Parcel 38-12-0 0.03985 ROUTE 3 38-2-0 10.20268 ROUTE 3 51-2-0 4.3173 ROUTE 3 38-7-0 12.94873 ROUTE 3 51-2-A 0.31134 ROUTE 3 44-5-0 18.97987 ROUTE 3 38-5-0 16.93773 ROUTE 3 38-1-0 16.18648 ROUTE 3 44-1-0 13.00623 ROUTE 3 44-3-0 17.07251 ROUTE 3 44-4-0 5.82454 ROUTE 3 45-26-0 3.20981 SOUTH AVE 44-2-0 13.71597 ROUTE 3 51-12-0 0.21672 ROUTE 3 51-1-0 1.51436 ROUTE 3 51-4-0 66.54669 ROUTE 3 38-4-0 2.34609 ROUTE 3 38-6-0 16.53349 ROUTE 3

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 2 of 6 Community Ranking Grouping Name Parcel Number Lot Size (acres) Site Address

51-3-0 4.54678 ROUTE 3 32-4-0 0.67348 ROUTE 3 45-1-0 19.83869 ROUTE 3 38-13-0 2.32306 ROUTE 3 38-11-0 1.29621 ROUTE 3 38-3-0 1.8714 ROUTE 3 Terrace Hall 33-42-0 1.15648 B STREET 33-39-0 1.82184 A STREET 33-38-0 0.74478 A STREET 33-72-0 0.89365 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-73-0 0.35393 TERRACE HALL AVE 33-37-0 0.49057 A STREET 33-43-0 0.57751 B STREET 33-50-0 1.12694 TERRACE HALL AVE 33-44-1 0.52269 B STREET 33-48-0 0.83909 TERRACE HALL AVE 33-89-0 0.34912 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-36-0 0.76562 A STREET 33-41-3 0.41302 B STREET 33-78-0 0.26471 A STREET 33-79-0 0.74768 A STREET 33-46-0 0.56438 A STREET 33-80-0 0.84895 A STREET 33-41-1 0.57716 B STREET 33-86-0 1.00693 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-87-2 0.61762 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-81-0 0.4674 A STREET 33-41-4 0.45485 B STREET 33-44-0 0.49344 A STREET 33-85-0 0.50405 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-44-2 0.25774 B STREET 33-77-0 0.39714 TERRACE HALL AVE 33-43-1 0.51273 B STREET 33-41-2 0.57641 B STREET 33-87-1 0.33818 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-91-0 0.47971 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-88-0 1.17805 MIDDLESEX TPK 33-76-0 0.38242 TERRACE HALL AVE 33-82-0 0.9861 A STREET 33-74-0 2.2315 TERRACE HALL AVE 33-39-1 1.33547 A STREET 33-49-0 1.3452 TERRACE HALL AVE 33-41-A 1.8619 B STREET 33-84-0 0.80738 A STREET Chelmsford

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 3 of 6 Community Ranking Grouping Name Parcel Number Lot Size (acres) Site Address High

104 Turnpike Road 86-328-21 9.18 TURNPIKE RD Billerica Road North 75-291-51 1.52 BILLERICA RD 75-291-52 1.19 BILLERICA RD Billerica Road South 86-328-9 0.94 BILLERICA RD 86-328-6 0.46 BILLERICA RD 86-328-8 6.52 BILLERICA RD 86-328-7 0.2 BILLERICA RD 86-328-1 1.66 BILLERICA RD 86-328-2 3.34 BILLERICA RD 86-328-4 0.29 BILLERICA RD 86-328-5 1.14 BILLERICA RD Mill Road 97-328-11 1.89 MILL RD 97-328-10 0.43 MILL RD 97-328-12 2.52 MILL RD 97-328-13 2.24 Mill RD 97-328-8 0.48 MILL RD 97-328-9 4.46 MILL RD 97-328-7 0.5 MILL RD Riverneck Road 64-275-5 5.29 Riverneck Road Low

Progress Ave 75-291-50 1.2 PROGRESS AV 75-291-43 1.05 PROGRESS AV 75-291-46 1.08 PROGRESS AV 75-291-54 1.06 PROGRESS AV 75-291-40 1.06 PROGRESS U1 AV 75-291-35 3.08 PROGRESS AV Water Street 97-385-1 1.6 WALTERS ST 97-388-1 2.47 WALTERS ST 98-385-1 0.6 WALTERS ST Lowell High

Chelmsford St 3855-35 1.11395 MANUFACTURERS ST 1190-386 0.33767 CHELMSFORD ST Tanner Street South West 5640-251 0.51417 TANNER ST 5640-299 0.10432 TANNER ST 5640-295 0.04882 TANNER ST

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 4 of 6 Community Ranking Grouping Name Parcel Number Lot Size (acres) Site Address

5640-289 0.05599 TANNER ST 5640-279 0.20755 TANNER ST 5640-277 0.07669 TANNER ST 5640-267 0.25794 TANNER ST 5640-291 0.05242 TANNER ST 5640-297 0.04689 TANNER ST 5640-275 0.07979 TANNER ST Medium

Carwash 4665-162 0.03238 PLAIN ST 5640-270 1.02203 TANNER ST CrossPoint 3150-263 10.31732 INDUSTRIAL AVE 4890-41 8.16363 REISS AVE Manufacturers Street 4665-90 2.04664 PLAIN ST 3855-95 1.19559 MANUFACTURERS ST 1190-450 1.42416 CHELMSFORD ST 3855-75 0.50488 MANUFACTURERS ST Prince Property 1065-25 0.46 CARTER AVE 3675-34 0.62719 LIVINGSTON ST 4315-115 0.53 NEWHALL ST 1140-7 0.69077 CHAMBERS ST 4315-85 0.54942 NEWHALL ST 1140-84 1.25606 CHAMBERS ST 4170-36 0.02841 MOORE ST 3675-26 0.08937 LIVINGSTON ST 3675-40 0.2381 LIVINGSTON ST 2675-812 1.34073 GORHAM ST 4315-139 0.47 NEWHALL ST 1070-43 0.08 CARTER ST 1070-15 0.41841 CARTER ST 4170-32 0.03944 MOORE ST 3675-14 0.18 LIVINGSTON ST 3675-28 0.11336 LIVINGSTON ST 4765-2 14.28202 PRINCE AVE Rail Yard 5640-10 3.55205 TANNER ST 3620-282 6.15679 LINCOLN ST 5640-16 4.2234 TANNER ST 5640-12 0.47821 TANNER ST Tanner Street North West 5640-97.1 0.08077 TANNER ST 5640-97 1.02204 TANNER ST 0990-126 0.31131 CAMBRIDGE ST

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 5 of 6 Community Ranking Grouping Name Parcel Number Lot Size (acres) Site Address

5640-41 0.91304 TANNER ST VFW Plain Street 4665-190 0.61652 PLAIN ST 4665-198 0.90658 PLAIN ST Low

Warehouse Howard St 3095-220 1.57797 HOWARD ST Chelmsford Street West 5400-244 0.19257 SMITH ST 5400-256 0.21842 SMITH ST 5305-48 0.09644 SHAW ST 5400-240 0.27601 SMITH ST 5305-34 0.28545 SHAW ST 1190-325 1.3 CHELMSFORD ST 5400-244.1 1.07175 SMITH ST 4365-21 1.34362 NOTTINGHAM ST 5400-258.1 0.01 SMITH ST 1190-365 0.25866 CHELMSFORD ST 4365-51 0.93362 NOTTINGHAM ST 5400-258 0.00969 SMITH ST Marsh Rd 1605-66 6.05658 CUNNINGHAM ST 3930-130 2.90188 MARSHALL RD Tanner St Stand Alone 3620-190 0.53197 LINCOLN ST Tanner Street Mid West 5640-121 0.37822 TANNER ST 5640-131 0.3432 TANNER ST 5640-125 0.17175 TANNER ST 0800-9 0.45283 BROOK ST Tanner Street North East 1005-66 3.15869 CANADA ST 5640-94 0.75982 TANNER ST Thorndike Mill Building 5705-145 1.57472 THORNDIKE ST

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 6 of 6 Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts

5. Proposed Development Sites and Database Profiles

Developing the 43D Candidate uted among low, medium, and high priority with Site List the high as being "most-ready" to be promoted as 43D sites. Based on the collection and review of pertinent data, BSC conducted an evaluation of prospective Each site was analyzed in terms of its physical properties in each community that could be can- characteristics (size, shape, topography), envi- didates for future development in the Route 3 ronmental factors (wetlands, vernal pools, water Corridor Study area. A summary, by community, bodies, floodplain, hazardous materials), current of the number of parcels, sites, and their poten- usage, zoning, infrastructure availability, tial for development is shown in the table. access/transportation, and location. Based on these criteria, the properties were identified As shown in the table, 47 sites have been identi- as potential candidates to meet eligibility criteria fied which are made up of nearly 200 parcels. In as 43D Priority Development Sites. the site ranking, the sites are fairly evenly distrib-

No. of No. of Site Ranking Community Sites Parcels Low Medium High

Bedford 5 5 1 0 4

Burlington 9 73 5 0 4

Billerica 10 22 4 5 1

Chelmsford 7 28 1 1 5

Lowell 16 70 6 8 2

TOTAL 47 198 19 13 15

Summary of all sites and rankings by each community is shown above.

5-1 Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts

Of the sites identified as potential 43D candi- Proposed 43D Sites dates, BSC further evaluated the properties In most cases, properties proposed as 43D sites, (using the aforementioned criteria), to rank the received a “high” rating. The sites that received properties as being high, medium or low priority “medium” and “low” ratings are those that could in terms of their readiness for development: rise to the “high” rating with noted improve- „ High - Based on information at hand, this is ments. a site that has minimal impediments, does In addition to individual site profiles provided not require costly off-site improvements, and at the end of this section, a description of each is not subject to severe regulatory hurdles, high priority site is discussed in the following i.e., it is ready to proceed. paragraphs, organized by community. „ Medium - This is a site that may face moder- ate impediments, costs, regulatory issues, TOWN OF BEDFORD or assemblage issues for development. The Town of Bedford has seen most of the devel- „ Low - The low rated sites are sites with opable sites within the Route 3 Corridor Study one or more significant impediments, costs, area developed. The bulk of new development regulatory issues, or assemblage challenges. opportunities include two pad ready sites at Middlesex Technology Center at 170 and 172 Middlesex Turnpike, and a permitted site for The site profiles have been 60,000 sf commercial building at 160 Plank prepared in such a way that they Street. could be easily coordinated with Another remaining development possibility is across Middlesex Turnpike at the Woburn the Massachusetts database of Sportsmen Association property which is ready sites hosted on the presently used as a gun club. Additionally, 40 MassEcon website. Crosby Drive is a 20+ acre site containing a 284,600 sf building recently vacated by IBM. The site contains sufficient land to support the construction of additional space on the property. Importantly, certain properties (individual parcels) may not individually satisfy the site size requirements of a 43D site. However, if such a TOWN OF BILLERICA parcel is adjacent to other(s) parcel(s) that could The potential sites identified in Billerica are geo- be assembled as a single site, then they have graphically dispersed along the Route 3 Corridor been grouped together for purposes of this and also run the spectrum from infill develop- analysis. Such sites, due to their proximity, ment and redevelopment, to greenfield develop- share common characteristics and features ment. In the north, at the Treble Cove Road exit that lend them to being considered as a single (Exit 28), there are several underutilized proper- development site. ties along Republic Road and Sterling Road, an existing older industrial area, which could be In addition, we have prepared a detailed proper- assembled and redeveloped. However much of ty profile for each site. For property profiles that this area lacks municipal sewer service which are comprised of more than one parcel, informa- limits the development potential. On the east tion pertaining to ownership, structures, and site side of Route 3, off Treble Cove Road, there are size is provided at the parcel level in order to several properties around and including the provide easy access to data that is pertinent to Holland Used Auto Parts site which could be site assemblage.

5-2 Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts

assembled as a development site. This site does While rated “low,” the 244-acre portion of pose certain challenges including sewer service, Burlington which juts out to the west side of rezoning, assemblage, wetlands, and possible Route 3 is worthy of attention. This property is hazardous materials. generally known as the "landlocked" parcel and is owned by the Town of Burlington. This parcel There are several isolated undeveloped parcels has been the subject of preliminary interest for a on Fortune Drive and Linnell Circle which offer mixed-use development containing 2,000,000 sf infill development potential in existing business of commercial space and 2,500 residential units. parks, though they may contain wetland areas This property is without street frontage and which could limit development. At the terminus would require significant infrastructure of the Middlesex Turnpike, on Concord Road, improvements for access and utilities. the Cabot Corporation owns a 17-acre parcel that is prime for development, though it may Terrace Hall is a 14-acre industrial park located need to address wetland issues. On Albion Road on the east side of Middlesex Turnpike. The park just off Middlesex Turnpike in the south, there was built in the late 1950's and early 60's and is a 17-acre site owned by the Minuteman is comprised of smaller, individually-owned, Sportsmen Association which could be a candi- single-story, light industrial buildings without date for future economic development. The site the current standards for parking, landscaping, poses zoning, wetlands, ownership, and haz- drainage, and traffic circulation. While many of ardous material (lead) issues for development. the businesses appear to be viable there may be opportunities for consolidation and redevelop- ment in the future. Each community is home to highly rated sites and, if desired, TOWN OF CHELMSFORD The potential sites identified in Chelmsford are would be prepared to proceed with located off the Route 129 interchange between pre-permitting of the noted sites Billerica and Turnpike Roads. Number 104 under the 43D program. Turnpike Street is about a nine-acre vacant site that may have issues with respect to stormwater management and possibly wetlands. There are a number of underutilized parcels on the east side TOWN OF BURLINGTON of Progress Drive which could be assembled to Northwest Park is near several other sites in the create an attractive development site with Route study area with development potential. For 3 exposure. On the south and north side of example, the former Burlington Dodge site, at Billerica Road, potential assemblage of vacant the southern end of Middlesex Turnpike, con- and underutilized parcels could create develop- tains 12 acres and has obtained PDD approval ment sites which may be ideal candidates for for up to 80,000 sf of commercial space. The service type commercial uses such as banks or adjoining AMC property, which occupies three restaurants. Straddling either side of Route 3 at parcels, might also be considered a development the Route 129 interchange are two additional opportunity if the company were to relocate from potential sites on Mill Street to the west and its current location. on Billerica Road and Water Street to the east. These sites would also involve assemblage of individual parcels.

5-3 Route 3 Infrastructure Analysis - Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell, Massachusetts

CITY OF LOWELL Further north on Chelmsford Street there are For the most part, the potential development several assemblage possibilities that could sites in Lowell will require the assemblage produce redevelopment opportunities. of multiple smaller properties. This is a more daunting task when the properties are not Site Profiles in single ownership. As noted, this section concludes with a detailed The Prince property has been designated as a profile of each site regardless of the site’s ranking 43D Priority Development Site by the City of of high, medium, or low. These profiles, included Lowell. However poor access to the site has subsequently, are organized first by community, proven to be a deterrent to its marketability. and second by their high, medium, or low rat- It has been suggested that an assemblage ing. In all, this report contains approximately 50 of certain city-owned and privately-owned site profiles which represents nearly 200 parcels. parcels could improve the site's access and marketability.

Tanner Street is an older industrial area comprised of auto sale/repair/salvage uses and is the location of several potential develop- We have prepared approximately ment sites. At its intersection with Plain Street 50 site profiles representing there are assemblage possibilities that could be nearly 200 parcels. These pro- attractive for retail development. Further to the north are other property consolidation files tell the story of the possibilities that could create interesting potential market readiness of development opportunities. For example, there is a potential infill opportunity between sites in Bedford, Billerica, Crosspoint and the AMC Cinema which could Burlington, Chelmsford, and benefit from a shared parking arrangement Lowell. and take advantage of the alternating parking demand of Crosspoint and the cinema.

5-4 Site Summary Report

Site 100 Plank Street Ranking: High Community: Bedford Summary: Permitted for 60,000 s. f. Office/Retail

Impediments: None

Total Area: 3.56 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Water is being looped through Comments: Village at Taylor Pond to Plank Street and back to Middlesex

Electric Telecom

Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Proposed realignment of Crosby Drive/Plank Street to improve access and traffic operations. Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address WALK THE PLANK LLC 434 MASSACHUSETTS IC 3.56 PLANK STREET 02118 023/021. ‐0 390 AVENUE STE 401, BOSTON, MA Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 1 of 75 Site 170 Middlesex Turnpike Ranking: High Community: Bedford Summary: Permitted Pad Site in Middlesex Tech Center

Impediments: None

Total Area: 13.54 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Proposed Middlesex Turnpike Improvements project will provide additional roadway capacity, bicycle Provider: National Grid accommodation and pedestrian sidewalks. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MIDDLESEX TECHNOLOGY CTR 1 WALL STREET, GB 13.54 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE 01803 023/012. ‐0 390 ASSOC II BURLINGTON, MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 2 of 75 Site 172 Middlesex Turnpike Ranking: High Community: Bedford Summary: Permitted Pad Site in Middlesex Tech Center

Impediments: None

Total Area: 11.19 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Proposed Middlesex Turnpike Improvements project will provide additional roadway capacity, bicycle Provider: National Grid accommodation and pedestrian sidewalks. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MIDDLESEX TECHNOLOGY CTR 1 WALL STREET, GB 11.19 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE 01803 023/012. ‐0 390 ASSOC II BURLINGTON, MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 3 of 75 Site 40 Crosby Drive Ranking: High Community: Bedford Summary: Redevelopment Expansion opportunity

Impediments: Permitting

Total Area: 50.44 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Existing water service loops through Comments: Existing service to Middlesex Turnpike. site to both Middlesex Turnpike and Crosby Drive.

Electric Telecom

Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Existing service is below grade Comments: from Crosby Drive.

Gas Vehicular Access: Existing driveway on Crosby Drive Provider: National Grid Comments: Recently replaced gas service from Crosby Drive. Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: Yes Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MSCP CROSBY LLC 575 MARKET STREET 35TH IC 50.44 CROSBY DRIVE 94105 023/021. ‐0 340 FL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 4 of 75 Site 155 Middlesex Turnpike WSA Ranking: Low Community: Bedford Summary: Woburn Sportsmen Club Long Term Prospect

Impediments: Zoning, Environmental, potential Haz Mat, Ownership

Total Area: 45.33 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Proposed traffic signals at Oak Park Drive/WSA drive under proposed Middlesex Turnpike Improvements Provider: National Grid project (Phase 3). Additional roadway capacity, bicycle accommodation and pedestrian sidewalks to be Comments: provided as part of project.

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address WOBURN SPORTSMEN'S ASSOC P O BOX 266, BEDFORD, R 45.33 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE 01730 023/013. ‐0 814 INC MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 5 of 75 Site Concord Road Ranking: High Community: Billerica Summary: Prime Location, Requires Permitting

Impediments: Wetland, Vernal Pool

Total Area: 17.76 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Driveway to parcel is already constructed as the fourth leg to the Concord Road/Middlesex Turnpike signalized Provider: National Grid intersection. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: Yes Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CABOT CORPORATION 157 CONCORD RD, IN 17.76 CONCORD RD 01821 68‐22‐0 BILLERICA, MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 6 of 75 Site 20 Linnell Circle Ranking: Medium Community: Billerica Summary: Potential Infill Development Site

Impediments: Potential wetlands impact may limit size of development

Total Area: 2.42 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access is via Suburban Park Drive to Linnell Circle. Proposed Middlesex Turnpike Improvements include Provider: National Grid signalization of Middlesex Turnpike/Suburban Park Drive intersection. Suburban Park Drive requires Comments: pavement improvements.

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address 18 LINNELL CIRCLE REALTY 7 WELLS AVE, SUITE 23, IN 2.42 LINNELL CR 02459 97‐137‐1 TRUST NEWTON, MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 7 of 75 Site Fortune Drive Ranking: Medium Community: Billerica Summary: Infill Development Site

Impediments: May abut wetlands

Total Area: 4.13 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access is via Manning Road to Middlesex Turnpike. Traffic signals are proposed at the Manning Provider: National Grid Road/Middlesex Turnpike intersection under the Middlesex Turnpike Improvement Project Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address EPOXY REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC 14 FORTUNE DR, IN 4.13 FORTUNE DR 01821 96‐146‐2 BILLERICA, MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 8 of 75 Site Linnell Circle Ranking: Medium Community: Billerica Summary: Potential Infill Development

Impediments: Wetlands

Total Area: 3.88 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access is via Suburban Park Drive to Linnell Circle. Proposed Middlesex Turnpike Improvements include Provider: National Grid signalization of Middlesex Turnpike/Suburban Park Drive intersection. Suburban Park Drive requires Comments: pavement improvements.

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GUTIERREZ ARTURO J. + 1 WALL ST, BURLINGTON, IN 3.88 LINNELL CR 01803 97‐120‐1‐1 CATALDO MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 9 of 75 Site Minuteman Sportsmans Club Ranking: Medium Community: Billerica Summary: Large site, Industrial Zoned, Permitting, Sportsmans Club

Impediments: Ownership, Wetland, Vernal Pool, Haz Mat

Total Area: 99.58 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Comments: Comments: Town of Bedford sewer on Middlesex Turnpike

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access is via Plank Street to Middlesex Turnpike. Proposed realignment of Plank Street and Crosby Drive Provider: National Grid will improve traffic operations and access. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MINUTEMAN SPORTSMANS P O BOX 212, IN 99.58 MIDDLESEX TP 01803 108‐2‐0 CLUB BURLINGTON, MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 10 of 75 Site Technology Park Drive Ranking: Medium Community: Billerica Summary: 1400 Tech Park, Route 3 Exposure

Impediments: Wetland Vernal Pool permitting

Total Area: 5.11 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Technology Park Drive provides access to Concord Road and to Route 3 Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GUTIERREZ ARTURO J TR 1 WALL ST, BURLINGTON, IN 5.11 TECHNOLOGY PARK DR 01803 95‐129‐8‐1 MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 11 of 75 Site Albion Road WSA Ranking: Low Community: Billerica Summary: Long Term Development potential

Impediments: Wetlands, floodplain, ownership, muliti‐ jurisdiction, potential haz mat

Total Area: 19.65 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Dead end water main on Naushon Comments: Sewer main on Naushon Road. May be Road. May be sized only for sized only for adjacent residential uses. adjacent residential uses.

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access through existing WSA drive or upgraded Albion Road in Bedford. Proposed traffic signals at Oak Park Provider: National Grid Drive/WSA drive under proposed Middlesex Turnpike Improvements project (Phase 3). Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address WOBURN SPORTSMANS ASSOC., P.O. BOX 266, BEDFORD, IN 19.65 ALBION RD 01730 105‐2‐1 INC., C/O TREASURER MA

Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 12 of 75 Site Holland Ranking: Low Community: Billerica Summary: potential 79 acre site

Impediments: Wetland, Sewer Availability, Assemblage, Zoning

Total Area: 79.35 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Water mains in both Rangeway Comments: Sewer main only available in Treble Cove Road and Treble Cove Road. Road.

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access to site is via Winning Road off Treble Cove Road. Reconstruction/Realignment of Winning Road Provider: National Grid may be required. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address JUNG CHRISTOPHER & P O BOX 569760, TAX RR 0.65 TREBLE COVE RD 75356 30‐70‐1 KATHLEENG, MAC MORTGAGE DEPT, DALLAS, TX CORP Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 13 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IN, R 14.49 WINNING RD HOLLAND ROBERT L TR, BM P O BOX 158.N BILLERICA, 01862 30‐2‐1 REALTY TR MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 15.67 TREBLE COVE RD HOLLAND ROBERT L., TR.BM P O BOX 158, N BILLERICA, 01862 30‐4‐1 REALTY TR. MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CIRCLE FINANCE INC TR, P O BOX 13N, BILLERICA, IN, R 34.44 RANGEWAY RD 01862 21‐5‐8 RANGEWAY REALTY TRUST MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address NB 9.71 WINNING RD TREBLE COVE REALTY, INC. ONE WINNING RD.NO, 01862 30‐1‐0 BILLERICA, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MARTIN BRUCE A TRB, B 100 RANGEWAY RD, N IN 4.39 RANGEWAY RD 01862 21‐5‐11 MARTIN REALTY TR. BILLERICA, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 14 of 75 Site Republic Road Ranking: Low Community: Billerica Summary: Infill/ Redevelopment potential

Impediments: Various owners, Assemblage, lacking Sewer Service, Traffic Impacts

Total Area: 21.57 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Comments: Southern portion of Republic Road has town sewer.

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Republic Road /Treble Cove intersecton is the main access and requires traffic signals and widening for Provider: National Grid turning lanes. Secondary access to the area is via Sterling Road to Rangeway Road. Comments:

Transportation: $250,000 for new traffic signal construction Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BILLERICA 365 BOSTON RD, IN 1.06 REPUBLIC RD 01821 48‐48‐0 BILLERICA, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 15 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IN 4.23 STERLING RD BECK J. HOWARD + GERTRUDE 18 MEAD ST, SOMERVILLE, 02144 38‐33‐0 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IN 1.07 REPUBLIC RD ANTONELLIS LORETO 26 LENGLEN RD, NEWTON, 02458 48‐29‐0 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address BECK J. HOWARD + GERTRUDE, 621 VIA DE LA PAZ, PACIFIC IN 7.18 STERLING RD 90272 38‐5‐2 TRS PALISADES, CA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IN 4.64 STERLING RD BECK J. HOWARD + GERTRUDE 18 MEAD ST, SOMERVILLE, 02144 38‐28‐0 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BILLERICA 365 BOSTON RD, IN 2.05 REPUBLIC RD 01821 48‐30‐0 BILLERICA, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IN 1.34 REPUBLIC RD TOWN OF BILLERICA 365 BOSTON RD, 01821 48‐49‐0 BILLERICA, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 16 of 75 Site Suburban Park Drive Ranking: Low Community: Billerica Summary: Wetland may limit development potential

Impediments: Wetlands

Total Area: 2.72 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access is via Suburban Park Drive. Proposed Middlesex Turnpike Improvements include Provider: National Grid signalization of Middlesex Turnpike/Suburban Park Drive intersection. Suburban Park Drive requires Comments: pavement improvements.

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MERRIMACK EDUCATION 101 MILL RD, IN 2.72 SUBURBAN PARK DR 01824 97‐109‐1 CENTER IN CHELMSFORD, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 17 of 75 Site 43 South Avenue Ranking: High Community: Burlington Summary: Permitted Site

Impediments: Traffic issues

Total Area: 7.08428 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Comprehensive corridor improvements required on Middlesex Turnpike from Second Avenue to Wheeler Provider: National Grid Road to account for full build‐out along the corridor. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GUTIERREZ ARTURO J & J ONE WALL ST, IG 7.08428 SOUTH AVE 01803 51‐10‐0 400 CATALDO, ARTHUR J GUTIERREZ BURLINGTON, MA JR TRS Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 18 of 75 Site Network Drive 1 Ranking: High Community: Burlington Summary: Permitted pad

Impediments:

Total Area: 8.3462 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Signalized driveway access already in place. Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address Palamor Medical Technologies 82 Cambridge St, PD 8.3462 NETWORK DR 01803 32‐3‐9 404 Burlington, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 19 of 75 Site Network Drive 2 Ranking: High Community: Burlington Summary: Permitted Pad

Impediments:

Total Area: 30.5285 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Signalized driveway access already in place. Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address NETVIEW INVESTMENTS LLC 15 THIRD AVE, PD 30.5285 NETWORK DR 01803 32‐3‐2 404 BURLINGTON, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 20 of 75 Site 90 Middlesex Turnpike Ranking: Medium Community: Burlington Summary: PD District Approval for 80,000 s.f.

Impediments: Traffic and wetlands

Total Area: 11.9878 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Comprehensive corridor improvements required on Middlesex Turnpike from Second Avenue to Wheeler Provider: National Grid Road to account for full build‐out along the corridor. Direct access to/from I‐95 southbound ramps will Comments: improve traffic safety and operations.

Transportation: $100,000 for modification of traffic signals Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CALVO PAUL A TR, R C TRUST P O BOX 517, NORTH IG 11.9878 MIDDLESEX TPK 01845 52‐8‐0 330 ANDOVER, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 21 of 75 Site 240 Middlesex Turnpike Ranking: Low Community: Burlington Summary: Partially Vacant Grocery Anchored Shopping Center

Impediments: Long Term Master Lease

Total Area: 2.78227 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Water in both Middlesex Turnpike Comments: Existing service to Middlesex Turnpike. and Bedford Road Sewer main exists in Bedford Road as well.

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Overhead lines in both Middlesex Comments: Turnpike and Bedford Road.

Gas Vehicular Access: Upgrade to traffic signal required at Middlesex Turnpike/Bedford Street (Route 62) Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: $150,000 to upgrade signal Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address BURLINGTON EQUITABLE L P 1660 SOLDIERS FIELD BG 2.78227 MIDDLESEX TPK 02135 26‐21‐0 316 ROAD, BOSTON, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 22 of 75 Site AMC Ranking: Low Community: Burlington Summary: Common Ownership, Redevelopment Opportunity

Impediments: Relocation of Existing Business, Permitting,

Total Area: 8.99557 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Looped main in South Ave. and Comments: dead‐ended main in Middlesex Turnpike.

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Comprehensive corridor improvements required on Middlesex Turnpike from Second Avenue to Wheeler Provider: National Grid Road to account for full build‐out along the corridor. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address ND BURLINGTON SOUTH AVE LLC 2310 WASHINGTON ST, IG 1.76716 SOUTH AVE 02462 51‐9‐1 337 NEWTON, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 23 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.87823 SOUTH AVE ND BURLINGTON SOUTH AVE LLC 2310 WASHINGTON ST, 02462 51‐7‐2 337 NEWTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 1.35556 SOUTH AVE ND BURLINGTON SOUTH AVE LLC 2310 WASHINGTON ST, 02462 51‐9‐0 337 NEWTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address ND BURLINGTON SOUTH AVE LLC 2310 WASHINGTON ST, IG 4.08863 SOUTH AVE 02462 51‐8‐0 362 NEWTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.90599 SOUTH AVE ND BURLINGTON SOUTH AVE LLC 2310 WASHINGTON ST, 02462 51‐7‐1 337 NEWTON, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 24 of 75 Site Bedford Street Ranking: Low Community: Burlington Summary: Mitre Athletic Fields

Impediments: Middlesex Turnpike Relocation, Flood Plain

Total Area: 20.20113 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Mains in both Middlesex Turnpike Comments: Mains in both Middlesex Turnpike and and Bedford Road. Bedford Road.

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Proposed Mitre Link to provide vehicular access to parcel Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MITRE CORPORATION 7515 COLSHIRE DR‐MS RO 20.20113 BEDFORD ST 22102 26‐2‐0 905 N680, MCLEAN, VA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 25 of 75 Site Land Locked Parcel Ranking: Low Community: Burlington Summary: Feasibilty Study for 2 million sf of Commercial and 2500 residential units

Impediments: Access, Lack of services, Public Recreation Ownership, Traffic, complex permitting

Total Area: 250.4600 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Provider: Comments: Comments:

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Provider: Provider: Location: Location: Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Parcel is adjacent to Route 3, but there is no vehicular access in place. Access to site would require new Provider: National Grid bridge construction for an over pass or underpass. Comments:

Transportation: Major Improvements needed Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: No Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 30 CENTER ST, IG 0.03985 ROUTE 3 01803 38‐12‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 26 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 10.20268 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 38‐2‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 4.3173 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 51‐2‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 12.94873 ROUTE 3 01803 38‐7‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.31134 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 51‐2‐A 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 18.97987 ROUTE 3 01803 44‐5‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 16.93773 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 38‐5‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 16.18648 ROUTE 3 01803 38‐1‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 13.00623 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 44‐1‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 17.07251 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 44‐3‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 5.82454 ROUTE 3 01803 44‐4‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address 45‐26‐0 343 PD 3.20981 SOUTH AVE

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 13.71597 ROUTE 3 01803 44‐2‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 27 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.21672 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 51‐12‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 1.51436 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 51‐1‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 66.54669 ROUTE 3 01803 51‐4‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 2.34609 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 38‐4‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 16.53349 ROUTE 3 01803 38‐6‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 4.54678 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 51‐3‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 0.67348 ROUTE 3 01803 32‐4‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 19.83869 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 45‐1‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 2.32306 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 38‐13‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, IG 1.29621 ROUTE 3 01803 38‐11‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 1.8714 ROUTE 3 TOWN OF BURLINGTON ‐ 29 CENTER ST, 01803 38‐3‐0 903 RECREATION BURLINGTON, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 28 of 75 Site Terrace Hall Ranking: Low Community: Burlington Summary: Potential Redevelopment Opportunities

Impediments: Ownership, Assemblage, Flood Plain

Total Area: 29.29234 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Town Provider: Town/MWRA Comments: Comments:

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Provider: NSTAR Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Signal timing adjustment may be required at Middlesex Turnpike/Terrace Hall Avenue intersection Provider: National Grid depending on proposed development. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MIMINOS MARK & JAMES, J & M 30 B ST, BURLINGTON, MA IG 1.15648 B STREET 01803 33‐42‐0 400 REALTY TRUST

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 29 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 1.82184 A STREET GOODWAY GRAPHICS OF MASS 16 A STREET, 01803 33‐39‐0 400 BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TURTLE BAY REALTY LLC 18 A ST, BURLINGTON, MA 33‐38‐0 400 IG 0.74478 A STREET 01803

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MIDDLESEX BANK NATL ASSOC 101 N TRYON ST, IG 0.89365 MIDDLESEX TPK 28255 33‐72‐0 341 CHARLOTTE, NC

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.35393 TERRACE HALL AVE MENG SIMON CY 113 TERRACE HALL AVE, 01803 33‐73‐0 340 BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address DISILVA JAMES P & THOMAS A P O BOX 388, IG 0.49057 A STREET 01803 33‐37‐0 340 TRS, THE WEBSTER TRUSTS BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SASTRI FAMILY LLC 31 B ST, BURLINGTON, MA 33‐43‐0 340 IG 0.57751 B STREET 01803

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CHIANG EDWARD T T TR, V & V 4 GLENFELD EAST, IG 1.12694 TERRACE HALL AVE 02493 33‐50‐0 404 REALTY TRUST WESTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.52269 B STREET WRIGHT KATHLEEN & FRANCES 241 GROVE ST, 02420 33‐44‐1 340 TRS, WRIGHT REALTY TRUST LEXINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.83909 TERRACE HALL AVE TERRACE HALL PARTNERS LLC 87 TERRACE HALL AV, 01803 33‐48‐0 340 BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MICHAUD RICHARD L TRUSTEE, 203 MIDDLESEX TPK, IG 0.34912 MIDDLESEX TPK 01810 33‐89‐0 340 ENFANTS REALTY TRUST BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.76562 A STREET JOHN GALLANT TRUSTEE, CGMD 11 REGWILL AVE, 01984 33‐36‐0 404 TRUST WENHAM, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SASTRI FAMILY LLC 31 B ST, BURLINGTON, MA 33‐41‐3 340 IG 0.41302 B STREET 01803

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 30 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TECHEX REALTY HOLDINGS LLC 1 A ST, BURLINGTON, MA 33‐78‐0 340 IG 0.26471 A STREET 01803

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.74768 A STREET PARADIGM REAL ESTATE LLC 11 A STREET, BURLINGTON, 01803 33‐79‐0 337 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address AST LLC 4 A STREET, BURLINGTON, IG 0.56438 A STREET 01803 33‐46‐0 340 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.84895 A STREET PARADIGM REAL ESTATE LLC 11 A STREET, BURLINGTON, 01803 33‐80‐0 401 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address PANDOLFO JOSEPH P TRUSTEE, 3 MEADOWCROFT RD, IG 0.57716 B STREET 01803 33‐41‐1 13 ROSE REALTY TRUST BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 1.00693 MIDDLESEX TPK NEW MID TERRACE LLC 155 WEST ST, 01887 33‐86‐0 404 WILMINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MATHUROS LLC 155 EAST EMERSON RD, IG 0.61762 MIDDLESEX TPK 02420 33‐87‐2 326 LEXINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.4674 A STREET PARADIGM REAL ESTATE LLC 11 A STREET, BURLINGTON, 01803 33‐81‐0 340 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.45485 B STREET COTE THOMAS P TR, THE 25 B 25 B STREET, 01803 33‐41‐4 340 STREET RLTY TRUST BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SALVUCCI FORTUNATO & 60 BULLARD ROAD, IG 0.49344 A STREET 02493 33‐44‐0 400 ROSALBA, TRS NEW CADARO WESTON, MA REALTY TRUST Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.50405 MIDDLESEX TPK CHIANG VINCENT W S & VICTOR 4 GLENFELD EAST, 02193 33‐85‐0 340 W, TRS V & V REALTY TR WESTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SALVUCCI FORTUNATO & 60 BULLARD ROAD, IG 0.25774 B STREET 02493 33‐44‐2 403 ROSALBA, TRS NEW CADARO WESTON, MA REALTY TRUST Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 31 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.39714 TERRACE HALL AVE MUNJAL RENUKA 23 BABE RUTH DRIVE, 01776 33‐77‐0 340 SUDBURY, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.51273 B STREET WRIGHT KATHLEEN & FRANCES 241 GROVE ST, 02173 33‐43‐1 403 TRS, WRIGHT REALTY TRUST LEXINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SASTRI SURI A TRUSTEE, R M R 31 B ST, BURLINGTON, MA IG 0.57641 B STREET 01803 33‐41‐2 340 REALTY TRUST

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.33818 MIDDLESEX TPK 215 MIDDLESEX TPK LLC, C/O 16 ADAMS STREET, 01803 33‐87‐1 340 HAMEL & MCALISTER INC BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GRAHAM ASSOCIATES P O BOX 597, LOWELL, MA 33‐91‐0 442 IG 0.47971 MIDDLESEX TPK 01853

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 1.17805 MIDDLESEX TPK SCOTT PETER K & T BROSNAN, 209 MIDDLESEX TPK, 01803 33‐88‐0 404 THE 209 MIDDLESEX TP RLTY TR BURLINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GRAHAM ASSOCIATES P O BOX 597, LOWELL, MA 33‐76‐0 132 IG 0.38242 TERRACE HALL AVE 01853

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.9861 A STREET FRANKLIN A STREET LLC 50 FRANKLIN ST, BOSTON, 02110 33‐82‐0 404 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 2.2315 TERRACE HALL AVE TRITERRACE LLC 942 BEACON ST, NEWTON 02159 33‐74‐0 404 CENTER, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address BURLINGTON RECREATON 344 BORDER ROAD, IG 1.33547 A STREET 01742 33‐39‐1 375 GROUP LLC CONCORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 1.3452 TERRACE HALL AVE NEW MID TERRACE LLC 155 WEST ST, 01887 33‐49‐0 401 WILMINGTON, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address AST, LLC 4 A STREET, BURLINGTON, IG 1.8619 B STREET 01803 33‐41‐A 404 MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 32 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IG 0.80738 A STREET MANCIB RICHARD A TR, C/O 50 FRANKLIN ST, BOSTON, 02110 33‐84‐0 340 FRANKLIN PROPERTIES MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 33 of 75 Site 104 Turnpike Road Ranking: High Community: Chelmsford Summary: Industrial Zoned vacant site

Impediments: Wetland permitting, sewer capacity

Total Area: 9.18 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Chelmsford Water Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Turnpike Road. Turnpike Road connects Route 129 Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address ALTID ENTERPRISES LLC 17 MSGR OBRIEN IA 9.18 TURNPIKE RD 02141 86‐328‐21 4400 HIGHWAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 34 of 75 Site Billerica Road North Ranking: High Community: Chelmsford Summary: Common Ownership, Good Access, 2.71 Acre Site

Impediments: Sewer Capacity

Total Area: 2.71 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Chelmsford Water Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Driveway access on Route 129 (Billerica Road). Proximity to both Route 3 and I‐495 Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address ALTID ENTERPRISES LLC 17 MONSIGNOR O'BRIEN IA 1.52 BILLERICA RD 02141 75‐291‐51 1010 HIGHWAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 35 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 1.19 BILLERICA RD ALTID ENTERPRISES LLC 17 MONSIGNOR OBRIEN 02141 75‐291‐52 1010 HGWY, CAMBRIDGE, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 36 of 75 Site Billerica Road South Ranking: High Community: Chelmsford Summary: Potential site for Service Retail

Impediments: Zoning, Ownership/Assemblage, Sewer Capacity

Total Area: 14.55 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Chelmsford Water Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Route 129 (Billerica Road). Proximity to both Route 3 and I‐495 Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SUPPLE RICHARD J 215 BILLERICA RD, IA 0.94 BILLERICA RD 01824 86‐328‐9 1010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 37 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 0.46 BILLERICA RD LOSPENNATO FRANK H 199 BILLERICA RD, 01824 86‐328‐6 1010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 6.52 BILLERICA RD OCZKOWSKI STANLEY J 205 BILLERICA RD, 01824 86‐328‐8 1010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CARYE RAYMOND A & BARBARA 17 MGR OBRIEN HWY, PO IA 0.2 BILLERICA RD 02141 86‐328‐7 4420 TRS BOX 207, CAMBRIDGE,MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 1.66 BILLERICA RD ALTID ENTERPRISES LLC 17 MSGR OBRIEN 02141 86‐328‐1 4400 HIGHWAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address ALEXANDER CAROLE A TRUSTEE 229 BILLERICA RD, IA 3.34 BILLERICA RD 01824 86‐328‐2 3400 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 0.29 BILLERICA RD LOSPENNATO FRANK H 199 BILLERICA RD, 01824 86‐328‐4 1320 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address VAIPAN VICTORIA M 221 BILLERICA RD, IA 1.14 BILLERICA RD 01824 86‐328‐5 1010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 38 of 75 Site Mill Road Ranking: High Community: Chelmsford Summary: Potential Development Site

Impediments: Assemblage

Total Area: 12.52 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Chelmsford Water Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Mill Road to Route 129 Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address FUCHS LOTHAR U ETUX 262 MILL RD, IA 1.89 MILL RD 01824 97‐328‐11 1300 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 39 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 0.43 MILL RD MCCRENSKY ROBERT L & 248 MILL RD, 01824 97‐328‐10 1320 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 2.52 MILL RD FUCHS LOTHAR U ETUX 262 MILL RD, 01824 97‐328‐12 101 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address 97‐328‐13 0 IA 2.24 Mill RD

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address M T C CONSTRUCTION II LLC 7 CEDAR DR, WOBURN, MA 97‐328‐8 1010 IA 0.48 MILL RD 01801

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MCCRENSKY ROBERT L & 248 MILL RD, IA 4.46 MILL RD 01824 97‐328‐9 1010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 0.5 MILL RD LEMOS WILLIAM D TRUSTEE 100 HIGH ST, 01824 97‐328‐7 1010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 40 of 75 Site Riverneck Road Ranking: High Community: Chelmsford Summary: Vacant Site Industrial Zoned

Impediments: Distance to Highway Interchange

Total Area: 5.29 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Chelmsford Water Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Distance to Highway Intrchange Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: Yes Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address BTI‐199‐201Riverneck LP 2 Ravina St, Atlanta GA 64‐275‐5 0 IA 5.29 Riverneck Road 30364

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 41 of 75 Site Progress Ave Ranking: Low Community: Chelmsford Summary: Infill or Redevelopment Potential

Impediments: Disparate small lots/Ownership, Assemblage, Sewer Limitations

Total Area: 8.53 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Chelmsford Water Provider: Town Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Progress Avenue to Route 129 (Billerica Road). Proximity to both Route 3 and I‐495 Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address DISTEFANO ROBERT S TRUSTEE 8 RIVERSIDE ST, IA 1.2 PROGRESS AV 02472 75‐291‐50 4010 WATERTOWN, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 42 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 1.05 PROGRESS AV LEDGEVIEW TERRACE LLC 19 PROGRESS AV, 01824 75‐291‐43 4010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 1.08 PROGRESS AV LEDGEVIEW TERRACE LLC 17 PROGRESS AV, 01824 75‐291‐46 3400 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GRE REALTY MANAGEMENT LLC 7 PROGRESS AV, IA 1.06 PROGRESS AV 01824 75‐291‐54 4010 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 1.06 PROGRESS U1 AV DESMOND WALTER F et al 88 BENSON ST, 01420 75‐291‐40 4021 FITCHBURG, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MAXWELL MARY F TR MASS AVE P O BOX 212, IA 3.08 PROGRESS AV 01451 75‐291‐35 4022 HARVARD, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 43 of 75 Site Water Street Ranking: Low Community: Chelmsford Summary: Redevelopment Site at Route 129 Interchange

Impediments: Disparate Ownership,Assemblage, Sewer Capacity

Total Area: 4.67 acres Water Sewer

Provider: Provider: Comments: Not clear if water service is Comments: Not clear if sewer service is available. available. Nearest developed land is Nearest developed land is in Billerica. in Billerica.

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Route 129 at Brick Kiln Road requires a traffic signal and turn lanes on Route 129 eastbound. Police officer Provider: National Grid currently directs traffic in the AM. Heavy congestion in the AM/PM Comments:

Transportation: $300,000 ‐ new traffic signals and turn lanes Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address VISNIEWSKI ANTHONY B & 120 CONCORD RD, IA 1.6 WALTERS ST 01824 97‐385‐1 3222 CHELMSFORD,MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 44 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 2.47 WALTERS ST MCKAY MARIE E TRUSTEE 3 WARREN AVE, 01824 97‐388‐1 4410 CHELMSFORD,MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address IA 0.6 WALTERS ST CUMMING BRUCE G 5 WALTERS ST, 01824 98‐385‐1 132 CHELMSFORD, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 45 of 75 Site Chelmsford St Ranking: High Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Redevelopment

Impediments:

Total Area: 1.45162 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

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Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Chelmsford Street Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address FISHMAN SANDRA 158 SAYLES ST, LOWELL, TMU 1.11395 MANUFACTURERS ST 01851 3855‐35 3900 MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 46 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 0.33767 CHELMSFORD ST FISHMAN SANDRA 158 SAYLES ST, LOWELL, 01851 1190‐386 3900 MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 47 of 75 Site Tanner Street South West Ranking: High Community: Lowell Summary: Prime retail Location at Plain and Tanner Street; Remove 5640‐94 record

Impediments: Wetland, Assemblage, Zoning

Total Area: 1.44458 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: No Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, GI 0.51417 TANNER ST 01852 5640‐251 400V MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 48 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 0.10432 TANNER ST CITY OF LOWELL 375 MERRIMACK STREET, 01852 5640‐299 9030 LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 0.04882 TANNER ST TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐295 4030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, RR 0.05599 TANNER ST 01852 5640‐289 4030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 0.20755 TANNER ST TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐279 4030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, GI 0.07669 TANNER ST 01852 5640‐277 4030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 0.25794 TANNER ST TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐267 4030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, RR 0.05242 TANNER ST 01852 5640‐291 4030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 0.04689 TANNER ST TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐297 4030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 0.07979 TANNER ST TANNER CORPORATION 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐275 4030 MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 49 of 75 Site Carwash Ranking: Medium Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Retail Redevelopment opportunity

Impediments: Existing Business

Total Area: 1.05441 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Tanner Street. Tanner Street at Plain Street intersection require traffic signals in the future Provider: National Grid depending on land use. Tanner Street needs roadway improvements. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: No Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS D P & W CAR WASH TRUST, 168 PLAIN ST, LOWELL, MA RR 0.03238 PLAIN ST 01852 4665‐162 3350 LEVINE HOWARD A ET AL TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 50 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 1.02203 TANNER ST TRS P L & D L REAL ESTATE 270 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐270 4010 TRUST, LEVINE PHILIP ET AL MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 51 of 75 Site CrossPoint Ranking: Medium Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Infill Opportunity

Impediments: Shared parking required, Floopd Plain

Total Area: 18.48095 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access to Lowell Connector. Alernate access via Industrial Avenue to Chelsmford Street to Route 3 Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS INC, 200 ELM ST PO BOX 9126, HRC 10.31732 INDUSTRIAL AVE 02027 3150‐263 3370 C/O TAX DEPARTMENT DEDHAM, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 52 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address HRC 8.16363 REISS AVE NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS INC, 200 ELM ST PO BOX 9126, 02027 4890‐41 3370 C/O TAX DEPARTMENT DEDHAM, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 53 of 75 Site Manufacturers Street Ranking: Medium Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Redevelopment opportunity

Impediments: Assemblage, Zoning

Total Area: 5.17127 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Roadway improvements to Manufacturers Street and Plain Street/ Manufacturers Street intersection Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MAHONEY OIL CO INC 120 PLAIN ST, LOWELL, MA 4665‐90 3330 RR 2.04664 PLAIN ST 01851

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 54 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 1.19559 MANUFACTURERS ST TRS LAA REALTY TRUST, C/O FOUNDRY INDUSTRIAL 01852 3855‐95 3370 FRONTIER DEVELOPMENT CORP PARK, LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 1.42416 CHELMSFORD ST TRS LAA REALTY TRUSTC/O FOUNDRY INDUSTRIAL 01852 1190‐450 4020 FRONTIER DEVELOPMENT CORP PARK, LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS LAA REALTY TRUSTC/O FOUNDRY INDUSTRIAL RR 0.50488 MANUFACTURERS ST 01852 3855‐75 3370 FRONTIER DEVELOPMENT CORP PARK, LOWELL, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 55 of 75 Site Prince Property Ranking: Medium Community: Lowell Summary: Approved 43D Site, possible Charter School Interest

Impediments: Poor Access, requires assemblage to improve access,

Total Area: 21.39328 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Prince Court to Moore Street to Route 3A. Traffic signal equipment and timing upgrade required at Provider: National Grid Moore Street/Gorham Street (Route 3A) intersection Comments:

Transportation: $250,000 for traffic improvements Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CITY OF LOWELLTAX 375 MERRIMACK ST, TMF 0.46 CARTER AVE 01852 1065‐25 9030 POSSESSIONS LOWELL, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 56 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TMF 0.62719 LIVINGSTON ST TRS KING FAMILY REALTY 421 FOREST ST, 01827 3675‐34 4410 ESTATE TRUSTKING FRANCIS R DUNSTABLE, MA JR ET AL TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TMF 0.53 NEWHALL ST TRS KING FAMILY REAL ESTATE 421 FOREST ST, 01827 4315‐115 1010 TRUSTKING FRANCIS R JR ET AL DUNSTABLE, MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address MURPHY DAVID M 3 CHAMBERS ST, LOWELL, TMF 0.69077 CHAMBERS ST 01852 1140‐7 3250 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TMF 0.54942 NEWHALL ST CITY OF LOWELL MERRIMACK ST, LOWELL, 01852 4315‐85 9030 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CITY OF LOWELLPARK DEPT 375 MERRIMACK ST, TMF 1.25606 CHAMBERS ST 01852 1140‐84 9030 LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CITY OF LOWELLPUBLIC WORKS LOWELL, MA 4170‐36 9030 TMF 0.02841 MOORE ST 01852

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS KING FAMILY REAL ESTATE 421 FOREST ST, TMF 0.08937 LIVINGSTON ST 01827 3675‐26 3400 TRUSTKING FRANCIS R JR ET AL DUNSTABLE, MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TMF 0.2381 LIVINGSTON ST TRS KING FAMILY REAL ESTATE 421 FOREST ST, 01827 3675‐40 1040 TRUSTKING FRANCIS R JR ET AL DUNSTABLE, MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CITY OF LOWELLSCHOOL DEPT LOWELL, MA 2675‐812 903C TMU 1.34073 GORHAM ST 01852

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS KING FAMILY REAL ESTATE 421 FOREST ST, TMF 0.47 NEWHALL ST 01827 4315‐139 104 TRUSTKING FRANCIS R JR ET AL DUNSTABLE, MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TMF 0.08 CARTER ST CITY OF LOWELLPUBLIC WORKS 375 MERRIMACK ST, 01852 1070‐43 9030 LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CITY OF LOWELLSCHOOL DEPT 375 MERRIMACK ST, TMF 0.41841 CARTER ST 01852 1070‐15 903C LOWELL, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 57 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address CITY OF LOWELLPUBLIC WORKS LOWELL, MA 4170‐32 9030 TMF 0.03944 MOORE ST 01852

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TMF 0.18 LIVINGSTON ST TRS KING FAMILY REAL ESTATE 421 FOREST ST, 01827 3675‐14 3222 TRUSTKING FRANCIS R JR ET AL DUNSTABLE, MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address KING FRANCES R JRKING LOUISE 421 FOREST ST, TMF 0.11336 LIVINGSTON ST 01827 3675‐28 4400 L DUNSTABLE, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 14.28202 PRINCE AVE PRINCE AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLC 100 VESPER EXECUTIVE PK, 01879 4765‐2 400V TYNGSBORO, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 58 of 75 Site Rail Yard Ranking: Medium Community: Lowell Summary: Underutilized Industrial Area with rail siding

Impediments: Potential Hazardous material, Assemblage

Total Area: 14.41045 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Tanner Street. Alternate access to Howard Street to Hale Street/YMCA Drive. Sharp curve Provider: National Grid between Tanner Street and Howard Street needs improved signage. Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS HYACINTH TRUST, C/O JOHN 624 ANDOVER ST, GI 3.55205 TANNER ST 01852 5640‐10 4420 P SCANNELL LOWELL, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 59 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 6.15679 LINCOLN ST LOWELL IRON AND STEEL CO 50 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 3620‐282 3910 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 4.2234 TANNER ST SCANNELL BOILER WORKS 50 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐16 4000 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS HYACINTH TRUST, C/O JOHN 624 ANDOVER ST, GI 0.47821 TANNER ST 01852 5640‐12 4420 P SCANNELL LOWELL, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 60 of 75 Site Tanner Street North West Ranking: Medium Community: Lowell Summary: Potential 2.3 acre development site

Impediments: Assemblage, Disparate Ownership

Total Area: 2.32716 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Tanner Street. Alternate access to Howard Street to Hale Street/YMCA Drive. Sharp curve Provider: National Grid between Tanner Street and Howard Street needs improved signage. Comments:

Transportation: $500,000‐$1,000,000 Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address BURKE ELEANOR CARROLL JOHN LOWELL, MA 5640‐97.1 3920 GI 0.08077 TANNER ST 01852

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 61 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 1.02204 TANNER ST SHEEHAN DANIEL JSHEEHAN 8 MAPLEWOOD RD, 01876 5640‐97 3330 DORIS P TEWKSBURY, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 0.31131 CAMBRIDGE ST CITY OF LOWELL 375 MERRIMACK ST, 01852 0990‐126 9030 LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS SHEEHAN REALTY 8 MAPLEWOOD RD, GI 0.91304 TANNER ST 01876 5640‐41 3160 TRUSTSHEEHAN DANIEL J ET AL TEWKSBURY, MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 62 of 75 Site VFW Plain Street Ranking: Medium Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Retail Site

Impediments: Active VFW Post, parcels separated by Public Street

Total Area: 1.5231 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: City Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access is close to an existing signal Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, 190 PLAIN ST, LOWELL, MA RR 0.61652 PLAIN ST 01851 4665‐190 3260 C/O JAMES H. GOLDEN

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 63 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RR 0.90658 PLAIN ST VETERANS FOREIGN WARS, 190 PLAIN STLOWELLMA 01852 4665‐198 3370 WALKER‐ROGERS P662 INC

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 64 of 75 Site Warehouse Howard St Ranking: Low Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Future Reuse/ Redevelopment

Impediments: Existing Business

Total Area: 1.57797 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: YMCA Drive to Route 3A to Lowell Connector. Signal at YMCA Drive/Route 3A may require timing adjustment. Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS G & S REALTY 462 BOSTON RD, SUITE 7, HRC 1.57797 HOWARD ST 01983 3095‐220 4000 TRUSTGILBERT ALLAN Z TOPSFIELD, MA TRUSTEE Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 65 of 75 Site Chelmsford Street West Ranking: Low Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Redevelopment Opportunity

Impediments: Disparate ownership, Assemblage, hazardous Materials

Total Area: 5.99623 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: Yes

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SMITH & SHAW STREET LLC PO BOX D2 CASTLE VIEW, LI 0.19257 SMITH ST 01930 5400‐244 3900 GLOUCESTER, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 66 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 0.21842 SMITH ST TRS SMITH ST REALTY 256 SMITH ST, LOWELL, 01851 5400‐256 3320 TRUSTBEAULIEU ROBERT MA TRUSTEE Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 0.09644 SHAW ST VIEIRA RICHARDVIEIRA RONALD 78 NEW YORK ST, 01854 5305‐48 3320 L LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SMITH & SHAW STREET LLCC/O 2 SCHOONER RIDGE, LI 0.27601 SMITH ST 01930 5400‐240 4000 PAT PEPICELLI GLOUCESTER, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 0.28545 SHAW ST 345 CHELMSFORD ST PARTNERS 2 SCHOONER RIDGE, 01930 5305‐34 4010 LLCC/O PAT PEPICELLI GLOUCESTER, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SHAW PRINT INCORPC/O 24 REISS AVE, LOWELL, MA NB 1.3 CHELMSFORD ST 01851 1190‐325 4020 GERVAIS LINCOLN‐MERCURY

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 1.07175 SMITH ST 345 CHELMSFORD ST PARTNERS 2 SCHOONER RIDGE, 01930 5400‐244.1 3220 LLCC/O PAT PEPICELLI GLOUCESTER, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address NOTTINGHAM PARTNERS 2 SCHOONER RIDGE, LI 1.34362 NOTTINGHAM ST 01930 4365‐21 4000 LLCC/O PAT PEPICELLI GLOUCESTER, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 0.01 SMITH ST KAZANJIAN JON 256 SMITH ST, LOWELL, 01851 5400‐258.1 1320 MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address NB 0.25866 CHELMSFORD ST STEVENS ROBERT R JR ET ALC/O 365 CHELMSFORD ST, 01851 1190‐365 3340 BOB STEVENS & SONS INC LOWELL, MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address NOTTINGHAM STREET REALTY 15 LEVERETT ST, LOWELL, LI 0.93362 NOTTINGHAM ST 01851 4365‐51 4000 CORP MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 0.00969 SMITH ST TRS SAINT JUDE REALTY 256 SMITH ST, LOWELL, 01851 5400‐258 4400 TRUSTC/O JON KAZANJIANS MA AUTO REPAIR SHOP INC Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 67 of 75 Site Marsh Rd Ranking: Low Community: Lowell Summary: potential Infill Development site

Impediments: Wetland. Access

Total Area: 8.95846 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: City Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access to property is through residential streets Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: No Major Arterial: No Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS CUNNINGHAM MIDDLESEX 120 FAIRMOUNT LI 6.05658 CUNNINGHAM ST 01852 1605‐66 3910 RLTY TRUSTC/O GENESIS STLOWELLMA COMPUTER CORPORATION Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 68 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address LI 2.90188 MARSHALL RD TRS CUNNINGHAM MIDDLESEX 120 FAIRMOUNT 01852 3930‐130 3910 RLTY TRUSTC/O GENESIS STLOWELLMA COMPUTER CORPORATION Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 69 of 75 Site Tanner St Stand Alone Ranking: Low Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Redevelopment site

Impediments: Limited development potential due to lot size

Total Area: 0.53197 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Tanner Street. Tanner Street at Plain Street intersection require traffic signals in the future Provider: National Grid depending on land use. Tanner Street needs roadway improvements. Comments:

Transportation: $500,000‐$1,000,000 Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address SPINNEY JOHN E 112 SALISBURY ST, LI 0.53197 LINCOLN ST 01826 3620‐190 3300 DRACUT, MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 70 of 75 Site Tanner Street Mid West Ranking: Low Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Reuse

Impediments: Existing Business Wetlands, Site Size

Total Area: 1.346 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Tanner Street. Tanner Street at Plain Street intersection require traffic signals in the future Provider: National Grid depending on land use. Tanner Street needs roadway improvements. Comments:

Transportation: $500,000‐$1,000,000 Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TUCCI RALPH ET AL, C/O LOWELL 108 TANNER ST, LOWELL, GI 0.37822 TANNER ST 01852 5640‐121 4030 USED AUTO PARTS INC MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 71 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 0.3432 TANNER ST TRS TUCCI & SONS REALTY 108 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐131 3310 TRUST, TUCCI RALPH ET AL MA TRUSTEES Wetland Floodplain Vernal Pool Rare Species Hazardous Material Historical/Arch

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 0.17175 TANNER ST TUCCI RALPH ET AL, C/O LOWELL 108 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐125 4400 USED AUTO PARTS INC MA

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Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TUCCI RALPH ET AL, C/O LOWELL 108 TANNER ST, LOWELL, GI 0.45283 BROOK ST 01852 0800‐9 4410 AUTO USED PARTS INC MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 72 of 75 Site Tanner Street North East Ranking: Low Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Redevelopment site, common Ownership

Impediments:

Total Area: 3.91851 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Access on Tanner Street. Alternate access to Howard Street to Hale Street/YMCA Drive. Sharp curve Provider: National Grid between Tanner Street and Howard Street needs improved signage. Comments:

Transportation: $500,000‐$1,000,000 Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: No Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address TRS TUCCI & SONS REALTY 108 TANNER ST, LOWELL, GI 3.15869 CANADA ST 01852 1005‐66 4010 TRUST, TUCCI RALPH J MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 73 of 75 Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address GI 0.75982 TANNER ST TUCCI RALPH ET AL, C/O LOWELL 108 TANNER ST, LOWELL, 01852 5640‐94 4400 USED AUTO PARTS INC MA

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Page 74 of 75 Site Thorndike Mill Building Ranking: Low Community: Lowell Summary: Potential Transit Oriented Development Opportunity

Impediments: Existing Busisness Reuse or Redevelopment?

Total Area: 1.57472 acres Water Sewer

Provider: City Provider: Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Comments: Comments:

Electric Telecom

Provider: National Grid Provider: All major providers Location: Overhead Location: Overhead Comments: Comments:

Gas Vehicular Access: Abuts Commuter Rail Station Provider: National Grid Comments:

Transportation: Regional Highway: Yes Major Arterial: Yes Bicycle: No Pedestrian: Yes Public Trans: No

Site Parcels

Parcel Use Code Zoning Lot Size Address Owner Owner Address RUK REALTY CORP 145 THORNDIKE ST, UMU 1.57472 THORNDIKE ST 01852 5705‐145 4000 LOWELL, MA

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6. Implementation Strategies

Public and Private Funding Sources Throughout this section it is important to note that all funding programs typically have an Seeking infrastructure funding sources to supple- annual application date that should be verified ment the design and construction of Route 3 through the office managing those funds. It is Corridor capital improvements will be challeng- also important to note that any funds available ing. We believe the two most important elements through the American Recovery and in the successful acquisition of infrastructure Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will be more short funding are the state of the economy, and the term in nature as the program is coming to a preparedness of the funding applicant. Since close for implementation of certain type projects. the Commonwealth's (2008-2009) economic recession, it is important that investment in infrastructure support economic development Funding Opportunities and and growth in jobs. And, as a funding applicant, State Programs being completely prepared to state your case There are funding programs and tax credit with respect to needs, costs, priorities, benefits, incentives available to municipalities and private and public support will demonstrate the effec- developers from both federal and state resources. tiveness of any proposed Route 3 corridor On the federal level, programs provide opportu- improvements, and their return on investment nities to make investments in economic develop- in consideration of the limited funds that ment (Recovery Zone Bonds and Incentives), to are available. advance water and wastewater projects through low interest loans (Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds), and to make Importantly, ARRA program funds transportation improvements (Reauthorization are short-term opportunities for of SAFETEA-LU). In addition, funded for the Route 3 Corridor improvements. first time under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.

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Massachusetts also offers funding from economic ture to attract new industry, support technology- stimulus programs passed in the Commonwealth led development, accelerate new business devel- in 2003, 2006, and 2008, to name a few. These opment, and enhance the ability of regions to stimulus programs have created opportunities for capitalize on opportunities presented by free grants, loans, investments, and incentives to sup- trade." port economic development in workforce train- The amount of the EDA grant may not exceed ing, infrastructure, brownfield redevelopment, fifty percent of the total cost of the project. and life sciences. In-kind contributions, consisting of contribu- This report is completed with a list of potential tions of space, equipment, or services, or funding sources available through the forgiveness or assumptions of debt, may provide Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the the required non-federal share of the total project Federal Government. The majority of the fund- cost. For further EDA information, visit: ing programs described in this report have come http://www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/Lawsreg.x directly from websites, the links to which are ml. also provided thereby acknowledging source Grant applications are submitted on a rolling information and copy provided. There are basis to EDA's Philadelphia Regional Office. numerous grant and funding programs described However, funding is discretionary, and all proj- within the pages of the Commonwealth's website ects must be aligned with the goals and objec- located at www.mass.gov and then through the tives outlined in the five-year Comprehensive “Online Services, Grants & Funding” link. Economic Development Strategy of each regional Consequently, we've highlighted the programs planning agency. that we believe are most relevant to the Route 3 Corridor objectives, and organized the programs Recovery Economic Development Bonds by these areas: and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds „ Economic Development (Executive Order 514)

„ Transportation Authorized by ARRA, $556M in recovery zone funds are available to support economic develop- „ Water and Wastewater ment in Massachusetts. The Recovery Economic „ Remediation / Cleanup Developments Bonds are available to municipali- ties (target area communities include Bedford, „ Private Business Development Assistance Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Lowell) for public infrastructure projects, and the Recovery ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Zone Facility Bonds are available to private enterprise for capital investments in depreciable Economic Development Administration property (including real estate and equipment). Under the 2009 ARRA, Economic Development More information on the Recovery Zone Bonds Administration (EDA), Department of Commerce program is available at www.mass.gov/recovery- is the Public Works and Economic Development bonds or by contacting April Anderson Facilities Program (CFDA No. 11.300). "EDA will provide Public Works investments to sup- port the construction or rehabilitation of essen- Funds allocated through the tial public infrastructure and facilities necessary recovery zone bond program to generate or retain private sector jobs and investments, attract private sector capital, and are quickly being dedicated promote regional competitiveness, including to Commonwealth projects. investments that expand and upgrade infrastruc-

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Lamoureux, State Permit Ombudsman and The Community Development Action Grant Director, at the MA Executive Office of Housing Program (CDAG) provides funding for publicly and Economic Development. owned or managed projects that will have a sig- nificant impact on the economic condition of a Massachusetts Opportunity Relocation city or town, including activities that will lever- and Expansion (MORE) age significant private investment and generate The Massachusetts Opportunity Relocation and or retain long term employment. CDAG can be Expansion (MORE) Jobs Capital Program pro- used in a variety of ways, including installation, vides grant funding for public infrastructure improvement, construction, repair, rehabilitation improvements needed to support business or reconstruction of publicly owned or managed expansion in the Commonwealth of buildings or other structures, facades, streets, Massachusetts. Signed into law on June 24, roadways, thoroughfares, sidewalks, rail spurs, 2006, this program provides grant funding to utility distribution systems, water and sewer help finance the public infrastructure associated lines, for site preparation and improvements, with economic development projects that demolition of existing structures, and relocation support substantial job growth in the assistance. CDAG priorities include the Gateway Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Grants are Plus and Growth District Communities of which awarded by the Secretary of Housing & the City of Lowell is one, and communities with Economic Development on a competitive basis. Chapter 40R Smart Growth initiatives. In order to be eligible for a grant, the business Additional programs administered by the MA associated with a project must: generate substan- Executive Office of Housing and Economic tial sales from outside the Commonwealth, create Development that provide economic and infra- at least 100 new permanent full-time jobs in structure funding depending upon the individual Massachusetts within 24 months, and maintain community profile are described in detailed fact the newly created jobs for at least five years. sheets at www.mass.gov and are highlighted MA Executive Office of Housing below: and Economic Development The Community Development Block Grant The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing (CDBG) Program is a federally funded and Economic Development (EOHED) manages (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban several grant programs for small Commonwealth Development) competitive grant program communities. However, one program, designed for housing, community and economic develop- for all communities, is the Community ment activities. The CDBG program has several Development Action Grant Program. different components within Massachusetts with different purposes, requirements, grant cycles, and award levels:

The Mass EOHED is responsible „ The City of Lowell is eligible for CDBG for several grant programs, funding directly from HUD and thus is not eligible for CDBG funding at the state level. and posts pertinent informa- Lowell is also eligible for a boost in funding tion on their website at from the CDBG-R funds let out through the www.mass.gov. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. „ The towns of Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, and Chelmsford are eligible to apply for CDBG Community Development Funds (II) for money distributed by the state

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Department of Housing and Community Additional Financing Tools Development (DHCD) to cities and towns in To assist corridor areas like Route 3 in attracting Massachusetts with populations of less than new businesses, there are a number of tax 50,000 and that do not receive CDBG funds credits available that support targeted industries. directly from HUD. Applications to the According to the Commonwealth's Economic Community Development Fund (II) are Development Resource Assessment Report accepted once per year for an 18-month dated July 2008, MA target industries include project cycle. biotech/life sciences, medical and other instru- „ A third component of the CDBG Program, ments, alternative energy, professional/technical/ the Economic Development Fund (EDF) creative services, regional healthcare, aerospace provides funding to those municipalities and defense, as well as hospitality/culture/ that do not receive CDBG funds directly tourism. Since that time, the film industry has from HUD and have a population of less also emerged as a target industry in the state than 50,000. EDF finances industrial, with the support of the film tax credit. commercial, service, and mixed-use projects and programs that create and/or retain jobs, The following tax credits and incentives includ- improve the local and/or regional tax base, ing changes to the EDIP/ITC Program effective or otherwise enhance the quality of life in January 1, 2010 are highlighted to support the community. This program is offered to the growth of key industries in the Route 3 local communities for industrial, commer- Corridor area. cial, service, real estate and mixed-use proj- Investment Tax Credit (ITC) - The allowable ects. Each of the communities of Bedford, Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a variable credit Billerica, Burlington, and Chelmsford may (formerly a flat 5%) for certified projects so that apply for funding from the EDF program, the EACC may award a percentage ITC depend- however, the City of Lowell, a designated ing on the need for the project. There is a HUD entitlement community, is not eligible $25,000,000 per year ITC cap, with setasides for the EDF program. within the $25,000,000 for certain types of proj- ects. The three types of certified projects are as Economic Development Incentive follows with new criteria for project awards: Program The Economic Development Incentive Program „ Expansion Projects - Projects must be locat- (EDIP) is a tax incentive program designed to ed in Economic Target Areas (ETAs). Eligible stimulate business growth and foster job creation for a tax credit of up to 10% of qualified throughout the Commonwealth. Through this property costs. There are numerous ETA incentive program, a three way partnership is locations throughout the Commonwealth. In developed between the state, a growing company, fact, all of the corridor communities are and a municipality. Participating companies may approved ETAs. receive state and local tax incentives in exchange „ Enhanced Expansion Project (new) - Projects for job creation and private investment commit- must provide at least 100 new full-time ments. positions and could be located in any area in Regional Directors of the Massachusetts Office of the state (not just ETAs). Eligible for a tax Business Development (MOBD) are the contacts credit up to 10% of qualified property costs for guiding the application process as is an EDIP ($5m tax credit set aside). Coordinator in the MA Office of Business „ Manufacturing Retention Projects (new) - Development. This program is for projects that will be retaining or increasing employment by at

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least 100 full time positions. Projects must including $35.2 billion in highway and transit be located in gateway municipalities and are formula programs, $9.6 billion for competitive eligible to receive a tax credit of up to 40% discretionary grant programs; and $3.4 billion of qualified property costs. The tax credit for other transportation (Amtrak, transit, avia- may also be refundable. In addition, all com- tion, maritime) programs. Federal Highway panies engaged in manufacturing activities Administration and Federal Transit would be eligible for this tax credit Administration allocated funds to states in accor- ($5,000,000 tax credit set aside). dance with statutory formulas. Massachusetts The City of Lowell is the only gateway received authority under ARRA to spend $437.9 municipality within the corridor area. million over two years on road and bridge proj- ects. The Commonwealth's 2010 highway infra- „ Project costs include costs associated with structure investment capital budget includes property that is leased by companies. $65,257,775 for restoration, repair, and con- „ All types of projects must generate sales struction under the Surface Transportation outside of the Commonwealth. Program. Included in the Route 3 Corridor area „ Companies must certify that they will keep is ARRA Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) retained or increased full time positions for funding for the Lowell Regional Transit Agency five years following certification. vehicles, equipment, and facility improvements. For more information, see: Research and Development Tax Credit - Any http://www.eot.state.ma.us/recovery/ costs which would qualify for the Federal R&D tax credit are eligible for a 10% Massachusetts SAFETEA-LLU R&D Tax Credit. In addition, a 15% R&D Tax Work is underway on the next round of a six- Credit is available for costs related to donations year surface transportation bill. The Safe, and contributions made to research organizations Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation such as hospitals and universities. Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Workforce Development - Grants of up to was enacted August 10, 2005, as Public Law $125,000 are available to upgrade skills of 109-59. SAFETEA-LU continues the federal incumbent workers in this workforce-training investment of ISTEA and TEA-21 providing program. The program has no income require- guaranteed funding of surface transportation pro- ments and is applicable for use for skilled grams for highways, highway safety, and transit workers. for the 5-year period 2005-2009. The current spending law was set to expire at the end of Utility Energy Efficiency Programs are offered by September, then again in mid-December. The all of the utility companies in Massachusetts for current expiration date is February 28, 2010, businesses, including new construction as well which represents another short-term measure. A as retrofits. These programs are funded by the longer extension is anticipated to support the system benefit charge that is applied to all utility goal of finishing the new six-year bill by the end bills in the state. The programs range from tech- of 2010. The fiscal 2011 budget request (released nical services to cash incentives and rebates for on Feb 1st) is likely to demonstrate the adminis- energy efficiency equipment and systems. tration’s priorities for transportation. TRANSPORTATION Public Works Economic Development American Recovery and Program Reinvestment Act The Public Works Economic Development Enacted on February 17, 2009, ARRA appropri- (PWED) Program was created by the Legislature ated $48.2 billion in total transportation funding, to assist municipalities in funding transportation

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infrastructure for the purpose of stimulating gram, projects that enhance drinking water and economic development. Established in the wastewater infrastructure and protect the public 1980s, the PWED program is part of the health are selected to receive financial assistance Commonwealth Capital program for Fiscal in the form of 2% interest loans. The Department Year 2009, and is coordinated with other of Environmental Protection (DEP) will issue discretionary state spending programs that affect Request for Proposals through their website for development patterns in Massachusetts. Typical proposals due around October of each year. The eligible activities include design, construction Commonwealth's current Intended Use Plan or and/or reconstruction of existing and/or newly list of projects funded include these Route 3 relocated streets, sidewalks and related infra- Corridor communities: Billerica (Tertiary structure. For more information, use the top Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction), right hand corner search tool, keyword: PWED Chelmsford (Lateral Sewers Phases 4H & 4I), on the new MassDOT website http://www.mass- and Lowell (Phase I CSO LTCP) through the MA dot.state.ma.us/main/main.aspx Water Pollution Abatement Trust. For more information, see: Chapter 90 Local Transportation Aid http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/priosres.htm Funding According to the DEP July 2009 report Billerica The Chapter 90 Program was enacted on March was unsuccessful in securing funding on the 23, 1973, by vote of the Public Works Drinking Water Project list for distribution Commission to entitle municipalities to reim- system improvements, however Chelmsford bursement of documented expenditures under received approval for a green infrastructure proj- the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 90, ect involving a solar photovoltaic installation. Section 34, Clause 2(a) on approved projects. The funds provided from transportation bond MA DEP received American Recovery and issues authorizes such capital improvement proj- Reinvestment Act Funding which was allocated ects for highway construction, preservation and to existing SRF programs (see Intended Use improvement projects that create or extend the Plans) as well as green infrastructure, water life of capital facilities. Projects are coordinated and energy efficiency, and environmentally with the appropriate MassDOT District area, innovative projects. which for the corridor communities is District 4. The Chapter 90 Program is distributed by formu- REMEDIATION / CLEANUP la to each community considering such factors as The Massachusetts Brownfields Act established population, road miles, and employment. A the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund (BRF) to Chapter 90 District request form, found on the provide low interest loans for site assessment MassDOT website, must be submitted to the and cleanup to public and private sector parties. District Highway Director to confirm eligibility of Available funding from the Massachusetts a specific project. Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) includes environmental site WATER AND WASTEWATER assessment funding, environmental remediation Clean Water and Drinking Water State financing, and remediation and site assessment Revolving Loan Funds funding for projects designated as "Priority Projects." For more information, see: Based on a federal allocation, the State Revolving www.massdevelopment.com Fund (SRF) Program provides low interest loans to cities, towns, and other local governmental Should site remediation become an issue for any units for drinking water and wastewater-related of the Route 3 Corridor community priority sites infrastructure projects. Depending upon the then further investigation into such funding pro- availability of financing for the SRF loan pro- grams as the Brownfields Economic Development

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Initiative that provides competitive grant funding Life Sciences Capital Program to communities for activities related to the rede- The Life Sciences Capital Program funds grants velopment of brownfields sites should through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center be explored. to promote job growth, business expansion, dis- PRIVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT covery and innovation in the industry and the ASSISTANCE larger Commonwealth economy. To remain com- petitive with other states, investment and expan- Massachusetts Infrastructure, sion in the life sciences industry was expanded Investment Incentive Program in 2007 through the appropriation of aka I-CCubed $15,000,000 for fellowships, research grants and Enacted in 2006, the Infrastructure Investment loans, workforce training programs, and to estab- Incentive Program or I-Cubed will finance lish a life sciences sector investment incentive significant new public infrastructure improve- program that certifies life sciences sector projects ments necessary to support major new private and awards tax incentives to businesses that development. These investments will be financed locate or stay in Massachusetts and grow jobs, through an innovative cost and risk sharing and imposes a yearly evaluation to ensure that arrangement among the Commonwealth, the projects achieve their projected return on invest- municipality, and the private developer. The ment. The 2010 capital budget supporting the new private development will result in new jobs statewide Life Sciences Capital Program is and tax revenue for the Commonwealth and in $30,000,000. increased commercial property values and real estate tax revenue for the municipality. The Federal New Market Tax Credits through 2010 statewide I-Cubed economic development MassDevelopment project budget is $15,000,000. MassDevelopment manages a pool of new mar- kets tax credits. In October 2009 the agency was I-Cubed requires the developer to obtain zoning, selected through a competitive process by the permitting and other local approvals as well as United States Treasury Department to allocate financial commitments. The project feasibility New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) on study must be approved by the Executive Office $55,000,000 of private investment in for Administration and Finance as well as the Massachusetts. A past successful participant in municipality and must demonstrate that the the NMTC Program, the U.S. Treasury's project will generate new revenue sufficient to Community Development Financial Institutions support infrastructure-related debt. The Fund, MassDevelopment has been able to use Massachusetts Development Finance Agency these credits in the past "to support everything issues the bonds to fund the infrastructure from manufacturing to museums." See: improvements. www.massdevelopment.com

Next Steps Public support for Route 3 Importantly, it is not enough to just know about Corridor improvements leading to a funding program. In fact, to best position the Route 3 Corridor for future state or even federal economic development initiatives (ARRA) funding, one or more of the communi- certainly helps position the ties should work closely with representatives of the Commonwealth to ensure the area’s develop- funding applicant. ment goals can be successfully implemented

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within the Commonwealth's goals, and to stay the success of their member firms, as well as abreast of new and changing programs, deadlines discussion on industry trends, and networking for applications, and eligibility requirements. opportunities. Some of the most active offices for economic Finally, the nuts and bolts of being a successful activity are offices that the Corridor funding applicant also include clearly articulating Communities are already working with or have a community's objective and outlining the in the past, such as the Massachusetts Housing project needs, providing estimated costs and and Economic Development office, the schedule information, identifying priorities for Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, improvements and having an established criteria and the Massachusetts Office of Business for ranking project priorities, as well as outlining Development. the benefits and/or return on investment (bene- In addition to the Commonwealth's resources, fits may serve one site, several sites or maybe Massachusetts has strong organizations that one community or two communities). Equally support target industries. These organizations important to providing proper support to a such as the Massachusetts Biotechnology municipal program funding request is garnering Council, Plastics Institute of America (Lowell), public support for a project so that everyone is Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and the working in the same direction and there are few Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council surprises with respect to public input as develop- provide information on what's important to ment occurs.

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7. Recommendations

The Route 3 Corridor area is unified by Infrastructure geography, a shared reliance on the transportation „ The estimated cost of extending sewer network, and some common development con- service to Rangeway Road in Billerica straints. As a collective entity, the area can benefit should be further refined and evaluated by positioning, branding, economies of scale, in the context of the resulting increased shared resources, and a unified effort to development which could be achieved. encourage economic development. „ The towns of Billerica and Chelmsford However, the Route 3 Corridor is made up of five should explore the potential of a joint separate municipal entities with distinct political, effort in expanding the Billerica social, and economic realities that can sometimes Wastewater Treatment Facility. This would discourage cohesion and cooperation. benefit each town through cost sharing Given this dynamic, report recommendations and would provide both towns with address a range of initiatives that can be additional capacity. addressed on local, intermunicipal, regional, „ Burlington and Bedford should continue and state level. The recommendations are to take full advantage of the MWRA presented in four categories: I&I Local Financial Assistance to actively identify and remove I/I to maintain and „ Infrastructure expand sewer capacity. Bedford may Sewer system capacity „ Transportation consider the creation of an I&I sewer bank program to meet required I/I emerged as the primary „ Regulatory reduction ratios. issue associated with „ Further Study „ The Town of Burlington should examine future development of means to encourage "downstream" com- two communities in munities to take further advantage of I&I the Route 3 Corridor. reduction financial assistance in an effort to eliminate bottlenecks that constrain sewer capacity in "upstream" communities such as Burlington.

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