Dorchester County Greenbelt Master Plan
By Kim Morganello, Lucas Hernandez and Rachel Cotter, RLA. Dorchester County, South Carolina, is home to diverse ecosystems, including swamps, blackwater rivers, bottomland hardwood forests, longleaf pine savannahs and tidal marshes. Residents and visitors can partake in outdoor recreational activities across the county’s vast park system, trails, waterways and forests. The county, however, has undergone significant growth and development in recent years, and has embraced the challenge of managing rapid urban growth while also trying to mitigate environmental damage and degradation.
The Eversource Business Energy Advantage Program Helps Businesses Achieve Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Goals
By Rebecca Mauser-Hoye. Eversource’s Business Energy Advantage (BEA) Program is designed to provide cost-effective, turnkey services for medium-sized business customers to help them achieve energy efficiency targets, lower their carbon footprint, and improve building operations. The goal of the program is to help them make small investments that together can generate large benefits for their bottom line and for the environment.
Chicopee’s Willimansett Brownfields Area-Wide Plan: How Brownfields Can Become Catalysts for Neighborhood Reinvestment
By Cassie Bethoney. Like many mill towns in the region, the neighborhood of Willimansett in Chicopee, Massachusetts followed a pattern of urban development and had been one of the area’s most thriving industrial centers for over a century. During that time, the neighborhood was almost entirely built out with few land parcels left undeveloped. However, during the mid-20thcentury, businesses began closing, leaving these industrial facilities and structures empty and unused.
Equity-Driven Climate Action: Connecticut’s Path to a Resilient, Net-Zero Future
Figure 1: The impacts of climate change, like this severe inland flooding from extreme precipitation, are impacting communities across the country (Weston & Sampson).
CSO mitigation, wet weather flows, and regulatory compliance—a look into Fitchburg’s collection system separation and rehabilitation plan
By Christopher Mackin and Frank Occhipinti. In 2012, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, entered into a consent decree (CD) with the United States
Department of Justice, EPA, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). This was a result of the city failing to meet the combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharge requirements in its 2010 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (United States, Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. City of Fitchburg, 2012).
Flush with Success: The Hidden Value of Clean Wastewater Systems in Commercial Real Estate
By Bill Idarola. In the competitive world of commercial real estate, the often-overlooked cleanliness and maintenance of wastewater disposal systems can make a significant difference. Proper management of these systems not only protects property values and operational efficiency but also helps avoid costly blockages, environmental fines, and unwanted publicity.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Efficiency and Sustainability in the Water Industry
by Amy Vredevoogd In municipal water management, maintaining aging infrastructure while predicting and meeting the ever-evolving needs of communities presents an ongoing challenge. Traditional approaches often struggle to keep pace with the complexities inherent in such a dynamic environment. These approaches frequently rely on the use of spreadsheets, physical filing cabinets, knowledge of experienced but […]
Leah Stanton, PE Takes on Role as COO
We are pleased to announce that Leah Stanton, PE has transitioned into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.
You’ve Got to Know the Problem Before You Implement a Solution: A Science-Based Solution for a Failed Wastewater System
ABSTRACT | The owners of a multi-unit senior care facility in Vermont were faced with replacing an on-site, soil-based wastewater disposal system. This was not the first time this issue was faced; this particular system had failed and been replaced multiple times over several years. Previous replacement designs expanded the leachfield footprint and used chamber-style […]
Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce the addition of MBD Consulting Engineers
Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce the addition of MBD Consulting Engineers to the Weston & Sampson family of companies.
Weston & Sampson 2024 Promotions
Weston & Sampson would like to announce several key promotions within the company. Please join us in congratulating these individuals on their accomplishments!
Golf Course Irrigation: A hydrogeologist offers perspective on water-management solutions
Rob F. Good, Jr. authored an article in PRB+ entitled, “Golf Course Irrigation: A hydrogeologist offers perspective on water-management solutions” that details how golf courses can select the best water source to meet irrigation needs.
Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce the addition of MBD Consulting Engineers - Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce the addition of MBD Consulting Engineers to the Weston & Sampson family of companies.
Weston & Sampson 2024 Promotions - Weston & Sampson would like to announce several key promotions within the company. Please join us in congratulating these individuals on their accomplishments! 
Giving Tuesday is a global movement dedicated to generosity, kindness, and uplifting communities. At Weston & Sampson, we believe in the power of giving back, and we’re excited to share how we’re making a difference in 2024.
As part of our commitment to spreading optimism and creating a positive impact, we’ve launched a $22,500 Employee Match Program as part of our 2024 Charitable Giving Initiative. Through this program, we are doubling the charitable contributions of our employees, supporting nonprofit organizations that truly make a difference in the communities where we live and work.
✅ Employees can make up to four donations to recognized 501(c)(3) charities, and Weston & Sampson will match these contributions up to $500
✅ Donations made earlier in 2024 also qualify, maximizing the impact of their generosity
✅ Together, we aim to reach our $22,500 goal and support causes that matter most
We’re proud to foster a culture of giving and positivity while empowering our team to contribute to meaningful causes. It’s just one more way Weston & Sampson works to "transform your environment" by building stronger, more resilient communities.
🌟 Want to be part of a company that values generosity and making a difference? Join us at Weston & Sampson! We’re always looking for passionate professionals who want to build a better world with us.
🌍 Together, we’re creating positive change. 🌍
🔗 Visit our careers page to explore opportunities: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/
#GivingTuesday #BePositive #CharitableGiving #CommunityImpact
This winter, we’re excited to share the first in a series of four videos highlighting the transformation of the Arlington, Massachusetts Department of Public Works (DPW) and Municipal Services Facility.
Steeped in history, this site—known as the Grove Street Town Yard—was originally home to the Arlington Gas and Light Company and has been a National Register of Historic Places landmark since 1985. Now, it’s evolving to meet modern needs with the addition of a new operations building while preserving its industrial legacy.
Weston & Sampson was proud to partner with Arlington to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the site, develop a master plan, and deliver cost-effective solutions for this complex project. With winter approaching, the DPW’s ability to keep their services running smoothly is more crucial than ever.
Stay tuned as we explore how this historic site is being revitalized to better serve Arlington’s residents. 🚜❄️
https://youtu.be/k5Hi7xc9x1E
#ArlingtonDPW #HistoricLandmark #WinterReady #PublicWorks #CommunityResilience #EngineeringForTheFuture
