The Site in one of nine parcels of land which comprise the Creese and Cook Tannery (Former) NPL Site and is located near the southern edge of East Study Area (ESA) of Operable Unit 1. The Site is currently zoned for residential use and consists of a residential condominium complex that is occupied by children and adult residents.
The Site is currently privately owned by the Crane River East Condominiums, is approximately 3.45 acres, and is located in a mixed residential/commercial area. The Site (excluding Building D) includes three buildings each consisting of 28, two-story condominium units, (Buildings A, B, C). The remainder of the Site consists of paved roadways and parking areas, landscaped areas and grass lawn areas, and abuts the MBTA right of way. Vehicle and pedestrian access to the property is unrestricted. Each condominium unit is individually owned but manages operations pursuant to a condominium association, the Crane River East Condominiums. Arsenic, chromium and PAH contaminated soil was identified in the lawn areas surrounding Buildings A, B and C in surface and subsurface soils. This removal action will consistent with the 2019 Record of Decision (ROD) required remedy and will only involve an action in the 0-3 ft surficial soils which are contaminated with PAHs and heavy metals. This parcel is an open recreation area and access is unlimited.
