The Site is an empty lot located south of 401 South Avenue in Whitman, MA. The Site consists of approximately 19 acres roughly triangular in shape, and is designated by the Town of Whitman Tax Assessor's Office as Maps 6 and 7, Block 75, and Lots 1 and 2. The geographic coordinates of the site, as measured from its approximate center, are 42° 04' 57'' N latitude and 70° 55' 23'' W longitude. The Site consists of an open grassy area near South Avenue and wooded/wetland areas further southwest from the road. The Site is bordered to the west by railroad tracks, beyond which is the Shumatuscant River, and to the north by South Avenue and several businesses. An eastern tributary of the Shumatuscant River, known as Beech Hill Brook, generally defines the site boundary to the east and south. Private residences and businesses are located to the east and south of Beech Hill Brook. Regal Food and Liquor Store abuts the site to the northwest. Access to the site can be obtained west of the store through the northwest section of the site. The northern portion of the site is an open graveled area.
Hazardous substances identified at the Site include elevated PAHs, mercury and lead.
