Notice of Initial Site Investigation & Tier Classification March 2026 549 West Broadway Gardner, MA 01440 Release Tracking Number 2-51615

Notice of Initial Site Investigation & Tier Classification March 2026 549 West Broadway Gardner, MA 01440 Release Tracking Number 2-51615 Pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.0480), and Initial Phase I Site Investigation has been performed at the above referenced location. A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at the location, which is a Disposal Site (defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, Section 2). The site has been classified as Tier II, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0500. Response/Assessment Actions at this site have been and will be conducted by Brian Michaud and Trudi Johnston, who have employed Mr. Kurt Klages, LSP (7770) of Jewel Environmental Corp. to manage the response actions in accordance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.0000). M.G.L. c. 21E and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan provide additional opportunities for public notice of and involvement in decisions regarding response actions at the Disposal Site: 1) the Chief Municipal Official and Board of Health of the community in which the site is located will be/have been notified of major milestones and events, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1403; and 2) upon receipt of a petition from ten or more residents of the municipality in which the site is located, or of a municipality potentially affected by a site, a plan for involving the public in decisions regarding response actions at the site will be prepared and implemented, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1405. To obtain more information about the Disposal Site and the opportunities for public involvement during its remediation, please contact: Mr. Kurt Klages, LSP, Jewel Environmental Corp., 508-207-8879. March 31 2026 LNEO0488249