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Weston & Sampson’s Sarah DeStefano to Co-Chair Upcoming Webinar
Sarah DeStefano, Weston & Sampson’s Brownfields Team Leader, will be co-chairing an upcoming webinar put on by the EBC Connecticut Chapter titled “Brownfields Funding and Planning Updates-When Life Gives You Lemons…”
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Kris Miller is a Well & Pump Inspector in Weston & Sampson’s Manchester, New Hampshire office, working with clients all over New England.
Scipione Moderates EBC Infrastructure Leadership Webinar
Michael Scipione will moderate EBC’s Infrastructure Leadership Webinar “Update on MassDOT Program Priorities and Climate Initiatives” on 9/16/2020.
Pete Smith and Fran Yanuskiewicz Near Retirement
As Peter Smith and Fran Yanuskiewicz transition to a part-time “near full retirement” status, we recognize them both for their hard work and dedication.
Dan Biggs Approved as CERP by the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
Weston & Sampson’s Dan Biggs has been approved as a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) by the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
Raed EL-Farhan, Ph.D. Joins Weston & Sampson
Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce that Raed M. El-Farhan, Ph.D. has joined the firm as a Vice President, based in McLean, Virginia.
South Carolina SSES Programs
SSES programs can reduce treatment costs, prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and failures, increase safety and consumer confidence, and minimize environmental impacts and regulatory consequences.
Christine Dabit, PE Joins Weston & Sampson’s Energy Practice
Weston & Sampson is pleased to announce that Christine Dabit, P.Eng has joined the firm as a Senior Project Engineer based in Charleston, South Carolina.
Weston & Sampson in ENR Top 200 Environmental Firms
Weston & Sampson is proud to be ranked at #102 in the 2020 Engineering News Record (ENR) Top 200 Environmental Firms, up from #115 in 2019.
EBC Resilient Design Webinar
Julie Eaton Ernst, Brandon Kunkel, and Gene Bolinger will lead the next in a series of EBCNE webinars, discussing the refurbishment of Langone Park & Puopolo Playground.
Jim Riordan to Serve as APA Webinar Instructor
Weston & Sampson’s Jim Riordan, AICP, LEED® AP will serve as an instructor for an upcoming American Planning Association (APA) webinar entitled “Preparing to Plan for Climate Change—What Tools Do We Need?”
Hydrogeologists Co-instruct Webinar on Groundwater Supply in NH
Hydrogeologists from Weston & Sampson recently served as co-instructors for a webinar training class entitled “Groundwater Supply Development in New Hampshire” in association with the Granite State Rural Water Association (GSRWA) and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES).
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These pump stations have withstood the test of time thanks to ongoing maintenance and repair efforts. Recognizing the need for modernization, the city has taken a proactive approach—replacing these aging stations with modern, duplex-style submersible sewer pump stations that are more reliable, easier to maintain, and safer for staff to operate.
Since 2017, Weston & Sampson has partnered with the city to design and provide construction services for five of these replacements. The Cullinane Drive Sewer Pump Station is one such example and included installation of a new wet well, valve vault, sewer grinder manhole, and force main, along with electrical controls, backup power supply, and relocation of existing utilities.
The project presented unique challenges, including the logistics of installing a 32-foot-deep wet well within a small site footprint while keeping the existing station online throughout construction.
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Team members from our operations, construction, and engineering divisions came together in South Carolina to strengthen connections, share insights, and look ahead to opportunities in the region.
It’s always energizing when cross-disciplinary teams can meet face-to-face—especially in a setting like Tavern & Table in Mount Pleasant. Thanks to everyone who made the trip and continues to build momentum across the Southeast.
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