May Newsletter – Coronavirus Recovery Funds are Available Now – Are You Prepared?

What to Know About the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

With the country reopening as the pandemic retreats, municipal officials’ focus has shifted to the US Department of the Treasury’s “Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.” This $350 billion plan will directly assist communities with their response to lost revenue, economic stabilization, and investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, with allocation based on local population.

At the time of this publication, many communities had already received their designated check from the government – however more clarification is anticipated regarding the appropriate way to spend the funding and what eligibility requirements projects must meet. BETA’s team is committed to monitoring information as it becomes available about this new national funding program, and is ready to provide guidance on appropriate expenditures. Click here for more information about project eligibility and how BETA can help.

Celebrating Preservation Month

Every year in May, local preservation groups, state historical societies, and business and civic organizations across the country celebrate Preservation Month through events that promote historic places and heritage tourism, and that demonstrate the social and economic benefits of historic preservation.

Many of the projects we work on celebrate and preserve the unique heritage and history of their surroundings. Three of them were honored with preservation awards this month. Congratulations to these communities and all involved!

Welcome Adam Weiss

We’re excited to welcome Adam Weiss to the BETA team as a Staff Engineer in our Lincoln, RI office. Adam received both his undergraduate and bachelors degrees in environmental engineering from WPI. In his previous role, Adam worked on permit applications/emergency action plans, drafting figures/schematics in AutoCAD/ ArcGIS for drinking water and wastewater treatment systems and distribution, and natural gas main infrastructure improvements. He has also conducted lab and field research on wild bumblebee populations as a research volunteer.

Become our next new hire!

We are Committed to Future Growth

Do you want to become an employee owner? We are currently looking for talented staff across many of our disciplines in offices throughout New England. BETA will challenge you with interesting work assignments and offers the potential for growth and advancement. Browse our current job openings.

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