Happenings

Wetland Ecology, Interdisciplinary Partnerships, and Big Data for Ecological Restoration

On Friday October 14, 2016, wetland ecologists and climate resiliency planners from BSC attended the Society of Ecological Restoration - New England, two-day conference titled Ecological Restoration in a Changing Climate. Our very own Mike Toohill (SER-NE Board Member and Treasurer) and the rest of the SER-NE Board organized an excellent day of presentations. BSC's…Read More

Blue Carbon Policy Meeting in Falmouth, MA

BSC's Gillian Davies was invited to attend the "North American Blue Carbon Experts and Partners Meeting: Science for Policy" from October 4th through 6th, 2016, in Falmouth, MA, and sponsored by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. This tri-national (Mexico, Canada, and U.S.A.) meeting of Blue Carbon scientists and policymakers discussed the state of the science…Read More

BSC Celebrates Miracle Field Grand Opening

The Town of Rocky Hill hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Miracle League baseball field at Elm Hill Park. BSC was proud to design the 100% accessible field that allows children with disabilities to join in the fun. Features include widened dugouts with benches to accommodate wheelchairs, latex-free synthetic turf, and…Read More

BSC Group Supports MassDOT Small Bridge Grant Applications

MassDOT's announcement of grant funding for the design and construction of improvements to small bridges will create a competitive environment for municipalities seeking monies for much-needed bridge repairs. BSC Group has detailed information about this program cheap aws codes and is prepared to help distinguish municipalities for funding by providing a variety of services, such…Read More

Belmont MA Celebrates Completion of the Trapelo Road – Belmont Street Corridor

MassDOT Secretary and CEO, Stephanie Pollack joined Senator Will Brownsberger, State Representative David Rogers, MassDOT Highway Administrator Thomas Tinlin, and local officials at this morning's ribbon cutting event recognizing the completion of more than two miles of a complete streets design and construction effort along Belmont's Trapelo Rd and Belmont Street. Today's celebration was the…Read More

Davies Spreads Message of Wetlands Preservation Internationally

Gillian Davies continues her international tour advocating for wetlands preservation and education. Today she shared her message while attending the 2016 INTECOL Wetlands Conference in Changshu, China, where she was interviewed by the nation's largest television news station.Read More

Gillian Davies, SSSSNE, NHCWS, CESSWI, Recognized at 2016 International Wetland Convention in Taiwan

As president of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), our very own Gillian Davies attended and presented at the 2016 International Wetland Convention in Taiwan. Gillian received awards for Exemplary Achievements in Wetlands Fields and the title of Taiwan's Wetland Conservation Honorable Advisor. Gillian gave opening remarks for the convention, attended by 450 plus leaders…Read More

Jef Fasser, ASLA, Elected Treasurer of Boston Society of Landscape Architects

Congratulations to BSC Group's Jef Fasser, ASLA, who was recently elected to the office of treasurer for the Boston Society of Landscape Architects. Jef is BSC's director of landscape architecture and leads the firm's team of landscape architects in the design of a variety of projects, from multi-purpose paths to parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields.…Read More

Dave Hayes and BSC’s Successful Leadership Transition Featured in ROG+Partners Retrospective

Having recently completed a well-planned transition among three long-standing firm leaders, BSC's president Dave Hayes was interviewed for Russ O'Brien Gido + Partners' "Retrospective" newsletter. The "Changing of the Guard" article highlights the successes and challenges associated with BSC's recent transfer of authority between Richard Long, Charlie Kalauskas, and Dave Hayes. Dave credits his predecessors…Read More

Funding Approved for BSC-designed Complete Streets Project

Following an intensive public engagement process, the Town of Old Lyme voted to fund the construction of BSC's Complete Streets design for Hartford Avenue. Project elements include renovating Hartford Avenue with 6-foot-wide, handicapped-accessible sidewalks, sign posts, benches, bike racks, parallel parking, and markings on the street to indicate that bikes share the road. BSC's principal-in-charge,…Read More
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