Toys For Tots 2009

W. L. French Excavating Corporation is once again an official drop off location for "TOYS FOR TOTS". Sponsered by the United States Marine Corps, our main office is now an offical drop of for new, unwrapped toys for those who are less fortunate.

Please join us in helping those with difficulties this holiday season by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to our office.

Annual Agreements For Subcontractors Availalble Online

2010 Annual Subcontract Agreements are now available online to be downloaded.
Please visit the following link for more information:

www.wlfrench.com/subcontractors.html

W. L. French Excavating Corporation wishes all employees and their families a safe and happy Labor Day and thanks each one for their continued hard work and dedication to our company.



Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Founder of Labor Day

More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."

But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic."
dol.gov

On behalf of W. L. French Excavating Corporation, we are sad to inform you all of Paul Lacerda’s untimely passing. He was a wonderful person, employee and a great friend to many people here at W. L. French and throughout the trucking community.

After a courageous battle with Cancer, Paul passed away at home on Tuesday of this week. For those who would like to pay their respects to Paul and his family information regarding his services can be found below.

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Donna, John, & Nicole and to the entire Lacerda Family. Paul will be greatly missed.

~ The French Family




LACERDA, Paul Francis of N. Billerica, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at home in Billerica. He was 45 years of age. Born in Brockton, Paul had resided in Billerica for many years. He graduated from the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Tecnical High School and worked as a truck driver for the French Corporation. Beloved husband of Donna Lynne (DiPaolo). Dear and devoted father of Nicole L. Lacerda of Billerica, John Michael Lacerda of E. Bridgewater and Heather Lcaerda of East Boston. Loving son of John M. and Jane (Allen) Lacerda of Raynham.Sister of Michelle Sylvia of Lakeville. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Friday from 5-7 p.m. followed by a funeral service 7 p.m. Interment Private. Contributions in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701, or to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843 would be sincerely appreciated.

W. L. French Obtains License to Transport Hazardous Waste

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection recently licensed W. L. French Excavating Corporation as a Hazardous Waste Transporter.

"Residents of Massachusetts should be pleased to know that Mass DEP only certifies qualified businesses to do this type of work. It was a tedious application process,"
said John Nelson the firms transportation manager. "It is taken very seriously by the State and we take it seriously as well."

"We are pleased to be able to offer another service to our clients and another revenue source for the company. This license is a natural progression for us as we have been hauling soils of all types for almost forty years." Nelson continued.

The license went into effect on June 19th, 2009.

http://www.mass.gov/dep/recycle/

Work Begins At Hascom Field

Bedford, MA

Work began on the Reconstruction of Taxiway 'E' at Hanscom Field in Bedford, MA.

"We are excited about working on another runway. It is a demanding environment but we enjoy the work."


Ariel photos were taken prior to the commencement of work. Progress photos will be posted as they become available.