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PCBs and a looming GSA auction complicate plans for Montpelier’s 87 State Street site
Summary
Speakers told the committee a PCB contamination report found heavy concentrations in the federally owned 87 State Street building; GSA intends to auction the property and the Foundation is seeking program changes and local development options to avoid undercapitalized buyers and enable remediation-led reuse.
John Kopycinski, executive director of the Foundation for a Resilient Montpelier, told the House Government Institutions Committee that due diligence work funded by a $100,000 appropriation uncovered significant PCB contamination at the former federal building and post office at 87 State Street.
"It shows pretty heavy contamination in terms of PCBs in the building," Kopycinski said, describing a report Stone Environmental located that documented PCB concentrations. He said GSA has taken an "as is where is" posture in the sale process and will not…
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