September Newsletter – New Hires, Project Spotlight, and Construction Appreciation Week
September 25, 2025
BETA Welcomes Peter Garvey, PE, as Vice President in Water/Wastewater Group
BETA is proud to announce that Peter Garvey, PE, has joined the company as a Vice President. Based in BETA’s Norwood office, Peter will play a key leadership role in advancing the firm’s strategic growth and strengthening its ability to deliver innovative, client-focused water and wastewater solutions.
With more than 30 years of experience, Peter brings a proven track record of guiding teams, shaping business strategies, and delivering complex projects for municipalities, agencies, and private sector partners. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term relationship building, qualities that align directly with BETA’s core value of providing exceptional service to our clients and communities.
Project Spotlight: Norton/Mansfield Rail Trail
We’re excited to highlight our work on the Norton Mansfield Rail Trail, where BETA provided design, permitting, and construction services for a four-mile extension of the World War II path. The new trail includes a 12-foot-wide asphalt path and connects nearby neighborhoods to the Mansfield MBTA station. The project also includes trailheads, benches, interpretive signage, and important safety improvements at road crossings.
Recognizing Our Construction Services Team
“Our team is timely, attentive, and quick to provide solutions as questions arise during construction. As a result, they help keep things on track and are a highly valued asset to BETA’s clients.”
At BETA, our construction services team includes experienced engineers, resident representatives, and on-site inspectors who bring passion and expertise to every project. Their commitment to communication, coordination, and quality ensures successful project delivery across New England.
In honor of Construction Appreciation Week, several colleagues shared messages of thanks and appreciation for our construction team.
Across New England, several funding programs are now open that support communities in enhancing infrastructure, public spaces, and mobility. Don’t miss out on these upcoming deadlines.
Massachusetts Municipal and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (MTTA) – NEW!
Rolling Application
This is a competitive program that helps local governments and federally recognized Tribes seek grants for infrastructure, climate, and economic development projects. Approximately $2.5 million is available for FY2026 and FY2027.
Learn more here.
Technical Assistance Grants for Regional Massachusetts Planning Agencies (TARPA) – NEW!
Formula based on an opt-in basis
This is a formula-based grant program for Regional Planning Agencies (RPAs) in Massachusetts to provide direct technical assistance to cities and towns, particularly for infrastructure, climate, and economic development projects. About $2 million will be available over FY’26 and FY’27.
Learn more here.
RIIB Community Project Assistance Fund – NEW!
Rolling Application
This new fund provides up to $50,000 in technical assistance and infrastructure funding to Rhode Island municipalities to improve climate resilience. Eligible projects include stormwater management, coastal and inland flooding mitigation, and critical public infrastructure upgrades.
Learn more here.
CT DEEP Urban Green and Community Gardens Program
Applications due: December 17, 2025
This program provides funding to create or enhance urban green spaces for public use and education. Eligible projects include community gardens or reclaiming open space for public enjoyment.
Learn more here.
Vermont Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Applications due: November 7, 2025
TAP provides funding for projects that enhance mobility, safety, and community connections. Eligible activities include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improved non-driver access to public transportation, community improvement initiatives, environmental mitigation, trails serving a transportation purpose, and Safe Routes to School projects.
Learn more here.
VTrans Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Grant Program
Applications due: November 7, 2025
This program funds transportation-related environmental mitigation projects. Eligible activities include pollution prevention, abatement, and stormwater management efforts connected to highway construction or runoff. Projects must demonstrate a clear transportation link to qualify.
Learn more here.
RIDEM Outdoor Recreation Grants
Applications due: November 18, 2025
Outdoor Recreation Grants support Rhode Island municipalities and recognized Native American tribes with the acquisition, development, or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities.
Learn more here.
These are just a few of the funding opportunities currently available. Our team is continually monitoring programs and grant releases, so reach out today to discuss how we can support your next project.
Welcome to the Team!
Michelle MacDonald, PE, joined the BETA team as a project engineer in our stormwater group. Michelle brings five years of engineering experience, including completing feasibility studies and designs for flood mitigation, sewer system investigations and rehabilitations, and various water and stormwater-related projects across New England.
Drew Croteau, EIT, joined BETA’s highway group as an engineering designer. Drew recently earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he completed his senior capstone investigating a proposed project site for applicable bylaws and utilized LiDAR data as well as GIS inventories to assemble an existing conditions plan on Civil 3D.
Evan Carroll, PE, joined the BETA team as a project engineer in our stormwater group. Evan brings six years of engineering experience that includes completing the design for stormwater, aquatic organism passage, bank stabilization, fish screen, and irrigation projects. Evan has also developed hydraulic models using both one- and two-dimensional HEC-RAS modeling software and analyzed hydraulics for numerous design projects
Austin Terry joined BETA’s GIS and asset management team as a GIS analyst. Austin previously worked for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, where she was a land records and GIS coordinator. Austin has over 10 years of GIS and asset management experience, which includes supervising a team of GIS professionals in the geo-referencing of over 50 historic zoning maps a day and coordinating data analysis, report generation, and quality assurance for cultural resource projects supporting US Forest Service initiatives.
Read to join our award-winning team?
BETA will challenge you with interesting work and offers the potential for growth and advancement. We are currently looking for talented staff across many of our disciplines in offices throughout New England. Browse our current job openings.
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