Base Property and Historical Use Located 12 miles south of Boston, the Naval Air Station South Weymouth was originally conceived as the Navy’s northeastern most lighter-than-air station. The Naval Expansion Act of 1940 authorized the acquisition and construction of NAS South Weymouth. Construction of a steel hangar began in September of 1941 and rose from an area that was predominantly woods and swamp. A second hangar made of timber was constructed in 1943 and peat bogs were excavated to a depth of 20 feet to allow for the necessary structural footings to support the massive structure. The original land area of 1257 acres bridged the boundaries of the three communities of Weymouth, Abington, and Rockland. The site was put in caretaker status at the end of World War II, yet was reactivated in the early 1950’s when the functions and assets from the nearby Squantum Naval Airbase were reassigned to South Weymouth.

Closure date, planned reuses, parcels transferred The Naval Air Station was selected for closure during the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC 1995) program. The host communities of Weymouth, Rockland and Abington established a planning LRA called the Naval Air Station Planning Committee. After nearly two years of public planning meetings culminating in a classic New England town meeting vote in each host community, a reuse plan that centered on a large retail development was approved. The implementing LRA was also established and called the South Shore Tri-Town Development Corporation (SSTTDC). In May, 2003 the Navy transferred 549 acres to SSTTDC, 323 by EDC and 226 by PBC via the National Park Service. Other parcel transfers include the 628 acre offshore bombing range known as Nomans Land Island to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a wildlife habitat, 56 acres to the Coast Guard for a buoy maintenance depot and family housing area and 0.5 acres to the Federal Aviation Administration for a Doppler weather radar site that supports Boston’s Logan International Airport. In 2005, an additional 28 acres was disposed in Quincy, MA by negotiated sale for $2.8 million for use as senior citizen housing. Also in 2005 a revised Reuse Plan for the former NAS South Weymouth was developed and substantially altered the initial reuse plan from retail to residential which in turn required Navy to seek fair Market value for the land. In December 2011, 688 acres were conveyed.

Remaining Disposal Actions Remaining land at NAS South Weymouth consists of 146 acres and will be transferred as environmental cleanup work is completed. (Updated March 2012)

Meeting Information The NAS South Weymouth RAB meets at 7:00 pm on the second thursday of every other month. All meeting dates, times, and agendas are posted in the three host community town halls and advertised in the local paper. Location - New England Wildlife Center, 500 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190.

Scheduled Meetings

Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Point of Contact RAB Facilitator Mr. John Goodrich Massachusetts Office of Dispute Resolution Email: jgoodrichma@comcast.net

Point of Contact Navy BRAC Environmental Coordinator Mr. David Barney Base Realignment and Closure Program Management Office, Northeast 4911 S. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19112 Phone: (215) 897-4914 Email: david.a.barney@navy.mil

Point of Contact RAB Co-Chair Mr. James Cunningham 58 Lake Shore Drive, Weymouth, MA, 02189

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Abington Public Library 600 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA, 02351 Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10:00am - 8:30pm Wed 10:00am - 6:00pm Fri 12:30pm - 6:00pm Sun CLOSED Phone: (781) 982-2139

Administrative Record, NAS South Weymouth, Caretaker Site Office P.O. Box 169, South Weymouth, MA, 02190

Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, 02403

Memorial Library 336 Union Street, Rockland, MA, 02370 Hours: Mon 12:00pm - 8:00pm Tues & Wed 9:00am - 8:00pm Thurs 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat & Sun 10:00am - 4:00pm Phone: (781) 878-1236

Tufts Library 46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188 Phone: (781) 337-1402

All documents prior to 2005 have been archived. The titles of those documents are provided below so that you may request copies from the Navy BRAC Webmaster. Please include the exact title of the document within your request. To view a specific category, click on the corresponding arrow ( ) to expand and collapse documents.

Environmental Documents February 2013, Proposed Plan for Solvent Release Area (SRA) - Operable Unit 14 - PDF, 1.5 MB July 2012, Proposed Plan for Building 82 (Hangar 2) - Operable Unit 11 - PDF, 1.8 MB February 2012, Explanation of Significant Differences to the Record Decision - PDF, 8.1 MB December 2011, Explanation Of Significant Differences To The Record Of Decision - 5.3 MB September 2011, Record of Decision for the Main Gate Encroachment Area Operable Unit 26 – PDF, 1 MB August 2011, Record of Decision for Area of Concern 55C – Wetland Area North of Trotter Road Operable Unit 22 – PDF, 2.2 MB July 2011, Proposed Plan for the Main Gate Encroachment Area Operable Unit 26 - PDF, 765 kb April 2011, Proposed Plan for Area of Concern 55C - Wetland Area North of Trotter Road Operable Unit 22 - PDF, 300 kb August 2010, Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) to the Record of Decision for Operable Units 2 and 9, Rubble Disposal Area - PDF, 2.37 MB August 2010, Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) to the Record of Decision for Operable Unit 7, Former Sewage Treatment Plant, and Operable Unit 1, West Gate Landfill and to the Engineering Evaluation / Cost Analysis for Operable Unit 22, Area of Concern 55C - PDF, 1.35 MB March 2010, Proposed Plan - Area of Concern Hangar 1 (Main Hangar Floor Drains) Operable Unit 25 - PDF, 286 kb December 2008, Record of Decision for Area of Concern 60 - East Mat Drainage Ditch - PDF, 1.5 MB December 2008, Record of Decision for Area of Concern 61 - TACAN Outfall and Associated Areas - PDF, 1 MB September 2008, Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) for Parcels SP-1 Through SP-8 (Approx 335 Acres) - PDF, 5.1 MB September 2008, Proposed Plan for Area of Concern 60 (East Mat Drainage Ditch) & 61 (TACAN Outfall and Associated Areas) - PDF, 3.2 MB August 2008, Finding Of Suitability To Lease (FOSL) Parcels L-1 Through L-15 (Approx 492 Acres) - PDF, 2.7 MB May 2008, Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) for Subparcels Formerly Designated: SR-W-2 and SR-W-3 (Approx 20.4 Acres) - PDF, 2.1 MB May 2008, Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) for Thirty-Two Subparcels Designated (Approx 314 Acres) - PDF, 9.8 MB April 2008, Record of Decision for Operable Unit 7 - Former Sewage Treatment Plant - PDF, 2.8 MB December 2007, Record of Decision for Area of Concern 8 - Wyoming Street Area (Building 70) - PDF, 3 MB December 2007, Record of Decision for Area of Concern 55D - Wetland Area North of Trotter Road - PDF, 2 MB December 2007, Record of Decision for Area of Concern 4A - Air Traffic Control Area Abandoned Septic System - PDF, 1 MB December 2007, Record of Decision for Area of Concern 53 - Former Radio Transmitter Building Area - PDF, 3.2 MB September 2007, Record of Decision for Operable Unit 1 - West Gate Landfill - PDF, 2.5 MB September 2005, Report on Installation of Test Pits and Vapor Survey - PDF, 8 MB September 2005, Report on Corrective Action Alternatives Analysis of Small Landfill - PDF, 4.4 MB January 2003, Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) for Seven Zoning Subparcels Designated as INST-2, OS-C-3, OS-C-4, SPUD-8, SPUD-9, SPUD-10, and the Trotter Road Extension (70.05 Total Acres) - PDF, 2.3 MB August 2002, Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) for Zoning Subparcels B1-W-1, INST-1, OS-A-1, OS-C-1 and 2, OS-R-1 through 5, OS-W-1 and 2, SPUD-1 through 7, SR-R, SR-W-1, and SSE (486.75 Total Acres) - PDF, 4.9 MB Press Releases December 2011, Press Release: Notice of Closing and Initial Property Transfer for the Naval Air Station (NAS) South Weymouth, MA Economic Development Conveyance - PDF, 16 kb November 2011, Press Release: Notice of Binding Purchase and Sale Agreement for Economic Development Conveyance (EDC) Naval Air Station (NAS) South Weymouth, MA - PDF, 43 kb September 2010, Press Release: Notice of Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) - PDF, 25 kb August 2010, Press Release: Notice of Ordnance Demolition at Nomans Land Island CHILMARK - PDF, 21 kb Public Notices February 2013, Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period - Proposed Plan for Solvent Release Area Site - PDF, 50 kb July 2012, Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period - Proposed Plan for the Building 82 (Hangar 2) Site - PDF, 50 kb December 2011, Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period - Explanation of Significant Differences for Operable Unit 25 - Area of Concern Hangar 1 Main Hangar Floor Drains - PDF, 34 kb November 2011, Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period - Explanation of Significant Differences for Operable Units 2 and 9 - Rubble Disposal Area - PDF, 34 kb April 2011, Notice of Availability - Proposed Plan and Public Comment Period for Area of Concern 55C - PDF, 110 kb March 2010, Notice of Availability - Proposed Plan and Public Comment Period for Area of Concern Hangar 1 - PDF, 445 kb

Navy/Agency Points of Contact

NAS South Weymouth   Base Closure Manager   Department of the Navy BRAC Program Management Office, Northeast   4911 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19112   Phone: (215) 897-4900

Mr. Kevin Donovan   CEO   South Shore Tri-Town Development Corporation   223 Shea Memorial Drive, South Weymouth, MA, 02190

Ms. Carol Keating   Remedial Project Manager   Federal Facility Superfund Section   US EPA New England (Mail Code - OSRR 07-3)   5 Post Office Square - Suite 100, Boston, MA, 02109-3912   Phone: (617) 918-1393   Email: keating.carol@epamail.epa.gov

Mr. David Chaffin   Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection   One Winter Street, Boston, MA, 02108   Phone: (617) 348-4005   Email: David.Chaffin@state.ma.us

South Shore Tri-Town Development Corporation

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