A local business known for its philanthropy, the newly elected state auditor, a former college trustee, a former student and a community leader are among those who will be honored in May at Northern Essex Community College’s first “Impact Awards” breakfast. Covanta is the inaugural recipient of the Community Partner Award, while former representative and […]
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May 28, 2021
Operators Joseph Duggan, Nathan Oliver and Mark Turner hold up the drinking water award. Photo courtesy: Covanta SEAMASS
ROCHESTER The Covanta SEAMASS waste-to-energy and recycling facility won the MassDEP annual award for drinking water system operations for a second-straight year.
SEMASS competed with a field of 253 other, non-community water supply systems in Massachusetts.
“This DEP recognition is a direct result of our teams commitment in being positive environmental stewards” Facility Manager Mark Davis said.
Due to SEMASS’ setting at the boundary of three towns Rochester, Middleboro and Wareham there is no municipally-supplied water.
“Protecting the precious resource of water is not easy and it takes talent. I am pleased to see the team continues to be recognized by our regulators for their efforts”. Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden said
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From left to right, Covanta Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden, YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller and Covanta Market Area Manager Rich O’Connor. (Courtesy photograph.)
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The combined Haverhill YMCA and Plaistow Community YMCA is gearing up for its “Mission Possible” Virtual Legacy Gala with a little help from friends.
The Y’s Legacy Gala takes place Thursday, May 6, at 7 p.m., online. Covanta renewed its commitment by presenting a check for an undisclosed amount to support the Y’s science, technology, engineering, arts and math program known as STEAM, for short; kids summer reading programs; and summer camp attendance and activities. Meanwhile state Rep. Andy Vargas pledged to jump in the YMCA po