Lincoln Real Estate Fined $43,500 for Asbestos Abatement Violations in Amherst
Summary
MassDEP fined Lincoln Management Company Inc. (d.b.a. Lincoln Real Estate) $43,500 for asbestos violations at the Grand Block Building in Amherst. During a July 2025 inspection, MassDEP found the company failed to apply appropriate asbestos work practices and used untrained, unlicensed personnel to remove asbestos-containing materials. Under the consent order, Lincoln must pay $22,000 immediately, with $21,500 suspended pending full compliance.
What changed
MassDEP assessed a $43,500 penalty against Lincoln Real Estate for violations during asbestos abatement at a mixed-use property in Amherst. Inspectors found the company failed to use appropriate asbestos work practices and deployed untrained, unlicensed personnel to remove asbestos-containing materials. The penalty was structured under a consent order requiring immediate payment of $22,000, with the remaining $21,500 suspended provided Lincoln achieves full compliance with the order.\n\nProperty owners and contractors conducting asbestos abatement in Massachusetts must ensure only trained, licensed personnel perform work and that all required work practices are followed. Non-compliance can result in significant financial penalties, as demonstrated by this enforcement action. Companies should contact their local MassDEP Regional Office for guidance on notification requirements and proper asbestos handling procedures.
What to do next
- Pay $22,000 penalty under consent order terms
- Achieve full compliance with asbestos regulations to avoid suspended $21,500 penalty
- Contact MassDEP Regional Office for questions on asbestos notification, removal, handling, storage, and disposal procedures
Penalties
$43,500 total fine ($22,000 required payment; $21,500 suspended pending full compliance)
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Press Release MassDEP Issues Fine for Asbestos Violations in Amherst
For immediate release: 4/09/2026
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Lincoln Management Company, Inc., d.b.a. Lincoln Real Estate (Lincoln), $43,500 for violations that occurred during asbestos abatement at the Grand Block Building, a mixed-use property located at 63-71 South Pleasant Street in Amherst.
MassDEP observed the violations during an inspection of the South Pleasant Street property in July 2025.
Lincoln failed to apply appropriate asbestos work practices and controls during its asbestos abatement activities at the Grand Block Building. MassDEP’s inspection of the property also identified untrained and unlicensed personnel actively removing asbestos-containing materials.
“Asbestos regulations require specific work practices to prevent harm to workers, the public, and the environment,” said Michael Gorski, director of MassDEP’s Western Regional Office in Springfield. “Exposure to asbestos is dangerous, and compliance with state regulations is a legal obligation; significant penalties will be assessed for violations.”
Under the terms of MassDEP’s consent order, Lincoln is required to pay $22,000 of the penalty. The balance of the penalty is suspended pending full compliance with the order.
Property owners or contractors with questions about asbestos-containing materials, notification requirements, proper removal, handling, packaging, storage and disposal procedures, or MassDEP asbestos regulations are encouraged to contact their local MassDEP Regional Office for assistance.
Media Contact
Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP
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Phone
Call Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at 857-274-7522
Online
Email Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at fabienne.alexis@mass.gov
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Media Contact
Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP
Phone
Call Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at 857-274-7522
Online
Email Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at fabienne.alexis@mass.gov
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