Additional testing planned after soil removal at 518 First Street blight project

Sep 21, 2026

At the Round 4 blight elimination site at 518 First Street, the Land Bank and contractors flagged concerns about whether compaction testing locations represent deeper excavation areas; a site visit was planned and an updated report is being prepared.

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The Land Bank and project representatives discussed site‑restoration work at 518 First Street on Sept. 21 after contaminated soil removal. Property owner Josh Compeau and his father Ed attended in person; Adam DeLonge of Melching, Inc. participated by Zoom and explained that testing had been completed in areas where contaminated soil was removed and that an updated report is being prepared.

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