Thomas Prince PCB Information
This page contains all documents and information related to the PCB cleanup project at Thomas Prince School
January, 16 2023 - Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report
October, 6 2022 - Re-Coating & Wipe Sample Letter
November, 15 2021 - Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report
May 13, 2020 - Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report
April 19, 2019 - Completion Report for Risk Based Site Cleanup and Disposal
December 7, 2018 - Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report
October 17, 2017 - Monitoring and Maintenance Implementation Plan
September 30, 2017 - Annual Monitoring and Maintenance Report
April 19, 2017 - Wipe Sample Letter
March 11, 2016 - Wipe Sample Letter
April 5, 2015 - Wipe Sample Letter
April 4, 2014 - Wipe Sample Letter
Historical Air Sampling Report
The table linked below provides an historical summary of indoor air quality data associated with the previous detection of PCBs at the Thomas Prince School. The earlier data in the table represent pre-cleanup conditions and the later data represent post-cleanup conditions. The two most recent post-cleanup indoor air sampling events (12/28/12 & 12/23/13) indicate that no PCB's were detected in any of the indoor air samples above laboratory reporting limits or EPA guidelines.
Indoor Air Sampling Results 8/20/2011 - 12/23/2013
Project Documents
October 11, 2012 - Letter to Parents
September 17, 2012 - EPA Approval of Modifications
September 10, 2012 - Clarifications Email
September 6, 2012 - Modification Addendum #2
September 4, 2012 - Email on MMIP
September 2, 2012 - Modification Addendum #1
September 2, 2012 - Clarification Letter
August 30th, 2012 - 100 Wing UV Cleaning
August 14, 2012 - Risk-Based Cleanup Plan Modification
April 4, 2012 - Results of 3rd Masonry Test - 200 Wing
March 22, 2012 - Indoor Air Sampling Table
Response Letters to EPA Approval
Cover Letter and Certifications
Letter to EPA from Town of Princeton
Outreach Activities in Response to Condition 11
Post Abatement Air Sample Locations - 200 Wing
Additional Masonry Testing Results - 200 Wing
Updated Cleanup and Disposal Plan Documentation
Feb 10, 2012 - EPA Comments on initial PCB Cleanup and Disposal Plan
Feb 13, 2012 - ECS Response to EPA comments
Feb 13, 2012 - Revision 1 of the Risk Based Site Cleanup and Disposal Plan
Feb 21, 2012 - Letter of Approval from EPA
Feb 29, 2012 - Post Abatement Air and Surface Wipe Sample Locations letter
(in response to item 14c of the EPA Approval letter)
Revised Contractor Work Plan from Triumverate
Risk Based Site Cleanup and Disposal Plan
and Assessment Report
The following report was provided by ECS on January 18th 2012.
Please be advised that this document is 1,000 pages long and its file size is
over 80MB. The download process may be lengthy, depending on your internet connection speed.
Download Full Report
Air Testing Results for Reopened areas
Principal's Letter to TPS Parents - Grades 3-5
Thomas Prince Fact Sheet
Glenwood Fact Sheet
EPA Resources
Fact Sheet for Schools
Basic Information
Health Effects
Caulk Removal
Other Resources
Toxicology Fact Sheet
US Dept. of Health and Human Services
Information Booklet
MA Dept. of Public Health
TPS Site Information
Air Sample Results
Air Sample Ranges
Access Restriction Plan
All samples collected by ECS 8/1/11 & 8/20/11
November 22, 2011
PCB Mitigation Update
The two classrooms that were designated as pilot sites in order to establish an effective method to reduce PCB levels at Thomas Prince have now been tested and are well within the acceptable limit of 300 nanograms per cubic meter. The most recent test showed 179 nanograms per cubic meter in the second pilot room. At this point, Environmental Consultant Services, Inc., which is Princeton's consultant, will file a report with the EPA and seek authorization to clean the remaining six contaminated classrooms using the same methodology that has proven successful in the pilot rooms. Once cleaned, we will proceed with further air testing which will pave the way to occupation of these rooms.
Tom Pandiscio
Superintendent of Schools
PowerPoint Presentation Shown at
School Committee Meeting 8/25/11