EPA v. GRAFTON UPTON RAILROAD (AOC)

Case summary

Region 1 finalized a settlement with Grafton & Upton Railroad Company, Inc. resolving alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act related to the unpermitted filling of wetlands and other waters of the U.S. on property in Hopedale, MA. The settlement requires 5.83 acres of wetland restoration and approximately 1,500 linear feet of stream restoration, as well as installation of erosion controls. In addition, respondents will pay a civil penalty of $27,000. The Region coordinated with OECA, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and the Corps on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• Grafton and Upton Railroad CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GRAFTON UPTON RAILROAD SITE

  365 WEST STREET, HOPEDALE, MA, 01747

  Registry ID: 110071094842

Statutes cited

• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GRAFTON UPTON RAILROAD (AOC)entered 2025-12-23

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-12-23Final Order Issued
• 2025-12-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-02-25Enforcement Action Data Entered