History of the Site
The site has a long history of industrial operations serving the petroleum industry over the last century. The site was first established as an oil refinery in 1920 under ownership of Eastern Gas & Oil, which ultimately merged into ExxonMobil in 1999. Refinery operations were located north of Beacham Street (known as the “North Tank Farm”). After refinery operations ceased in 1965, operations were limited to bulk storage of refined petroleum products in the North Tank Farm and asphalt production and distribution in the area south of Beacham Street (known as the “South Tank Farm”). All operations ceased in 2021 in anticipation of the property being sold.
While in operation, the site had 28 Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) ranging in size from 400,000 gallons to 16,000,000 gallons which containerized petroleum products (e.g., fuel oil, jet fuel) prior to distribution. Additionally, the South Tank Farm contained 18 concrete bunkers/vaults, ranging in in size from 1,500,000 to 6,300,000 gallons, to support refinery operations. Circa 1965, the concrete bunkers were taken out of service and were either leased for storage of other materials or cleaned and removed from operation.
Aerial Photo of Site 1969
Aerial Photo of Site 2018
Historical Photos of Site
ONSITE ACTIVITIES
Everett Landco has begun decommissioning, demolishing, and remediating the site and improving the site’s climate resiliency. We estimate that this process will continue for 3-4 years as the land is prepared for redevelopment.
- Decommissioning – Decommissioning of the Site is ongoing and includes the cleaning of tank farm infrastructure including above ground storage tanks (ASTs) and associated piping. The decommissioning of the Site will serve to prepare the Site for demolition and remediation.
- Demolition – The demolition will include the removal of storage tanks, as well as their associated piping and concrete or plastic foundations. Additional demolition will include the removal of tank farm infrastructure including onsite buildings and electrical equipment. Demolition at the site will prepare the Site for remediation and eventual redevelopment. Some elements of demolition will be ongoing as remediation activities take place.
- Remediation – Under the supervision of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Everett Landco will remediate petroleum and other contaminants to bring the site into compliance with Massachusetts law. At the final stages of remediation, we will import approximately 3 feet of clean cover soil to the site.
- Resiliency – Much of the Site is currently below the anticipated 100-year flood elevation of 10.5 feet above sea level. Prior to importing clean cover during the final stages of remediation, we will bring the site’s overall grade above flood elevation. In addition to safeguarding the remediation and future redevelopment, the raised grade will help to protect the adjoining neighborhood against inland flooding during storm events.
Public Hearing Schedule
Planning Board
Hearing Scheduled for December 1st, 2025
Public Filings
Construction Updates
February 2026
North Tank Farm:
- Purging of above ground storage tanks and pipelines
- Demolition of above ground storage tanks
- Soil remediation
- Demolition of buildings on campus
- Placing / grading / compacting infill soil
South Tank Farm:
- Demolition of underground bunker tanks
- Soil remediation
- Placing / grading / compacting of infill soil
Marine Dock:
- Cleaning of pipelines
- Demolition of dock equipment and structures
Milestones
- 28 of 29 above ground storage tanks demolished
- 15 of 18 Bunker tank demolished
- 94,715 linear feet of pipeline removed
SITE REMEDIATION Project Team
VHB
VHB has extensive experience working on urban and redevelopment projects that require the balancing of owner objectives and goals with site constraints including impacted soils and groundwater. VHB prides itself on finding sustainable, cost effective solutions that meet regulatory requirements while creating places that enhance our communities. This includes working with team members to develop novel permitting, drainage grading and utility solutions that take into account the unique needs of each site.
Haley & Aldrich
Haley & Aldrich, Inc. is a firm of nearly 900 scientists and engineers who collaborate with our clients and communities across the United States to deliver value for their capital, operations, and environmental projects. Founded in the Boston area in 1957, we have a long history of providing efficient solutions to address complex challenges, while serving as wise stewards of economic, social, and natural resources. We guide our clients, and collaborate with stakeholders and community members, to advance restoration of the natural environment and construct the built environment sustainably and equitably.
Charter Contracting Company
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Charter is an integrated, self-performing environmental construction and brownfield redevelopment firm. Charter seeks out complex projects featuring multiple stakeholders, legacy environmental liabilities (on land and water), and complex regulatory pathways to final closure. A certified minority-owned business, our target projects are often in gateway cities where fragmented land ownership and lack of underlying infrastructure has impeded investment and economic redevelopment. By applying our core capabilities in creative ways, Charter has been able to deliver solutions to some of the most challenging, environmentally impaired sites in the region.
Future Redevelopment
We are excited about the Site’s potential for redevelopment and opportunity to serve as a catalyst for Everett’s Lower Broadway District. Everett Landco is working with a world renowned design team to develop a vision for the future of the area. We look forward to sharing some of these plans in the near future and are actively meeting with community groups to solicit input.
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