March Newsletter – Moving Forward After the Storm, Expanding Leadership, Guiding the Way

Moving Forward After a Historic Storm

Last week’s historic blizzard tested every community it touched. We recognize and applaud the extraordinary effort of public works crews who worked tirelessly to restore safe travel under incredibly difficult conditions.

As communities recover, it’s also an opportunity to strengthen winter operations for the future.

BETA’s Snow Route Optimization program uses GIS-based analysis to evaluate and improve existing plow routes, helping municipalities:

• Clear priority and residential roads more efficiently
• Adjust routing strategies based on storm duration and intensity
• Scale operations for routine snowfalls or major blizzard events
• Reduce overtime, fuel use, and redundant mileage
• Balance crew workloads
• Improve response times during major events

Extreme storms are becoming more frequent and more demanding. Optimized routes help ensure your community is prepared for the next one with smarter, more resilient winter operations.

Learn more about Snow Route Optimization and how it can support your team.

Partnerships That Point the Way

In Easton, Massachusetts, a sign does more than point the way. It tells a story.

When the Town set out to strengthen its downtown identity, BETA’s wayfinding signage team joined Town leadership and stakeholders to think beyond directional arrows. Together, they built a branding and wayfinding master plan that weaves navigation, history, and community character into one cohesive system.

From gateway markers to pedestrian guidance, every element was shaped through thoughtful collaboration. The goal was simple but meaningful: help residents and visitors move confidently through downtown while reinforcing what makes Easton a unique destination.Hear from David Field and Greg Swan, the Town’s DPW Director and Deputy Director, as well as Aimee Couture and Randy Collins from BETA’s wayfinding signage team, about the process, the partnership, and the details that brought the vision to life.

BETA Expands Transportation Leadership with Kwesi Brown, PE, PTOE

BETA is thrilled to welcome Kwesi Brown, PE, PTOE, as a Vice President in our traffic engineering group, based in Hartford, CT.

Kwesi brings more than 25 years of experience in traffic and transportation engineering throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. His background spans complex corridor studies, intersection improvements, and multimodal planning initiatives, all grounded in a strong commitment to safety and practical, community-focused design.

In this role, Kwesi will help lead and expand BETA’s transportation services across Connecticut and New England. His technical expertise, industry leadership, and dedication to mentoring staff further strengthen our ability to deliver thoughtful infrastructure solutions that support the communities we serve.

Please join us in welcoming him to the team, and read more about Kwesi’s experience and role at BETA here.

Celebrating Women in Science

On February 11, we recognized the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global celebration of the women advancing discovery, innovation, and problem-solving across STEM disciplines. At BETA, that impact is felt every day through the work of our environmental scientists across New England.

From site assessments and remediation to ecological evaluations and regulatory compliance, their projects demand technical precision, persistence, and a strong sense of responsibility to the communities they serve. Much of this work happens behind the scenes, yet its impact is lasting, resulting in healthier environments and more resilient spaces in the communities where we live and work.

To mark the occasion, some of our team members reflected on moments in their careers that make them proud to be scientists. Their stories offer a closer look at science in action and the meaningful outcomes that grow from dedication, expertise, and passion for the job. Read more here.

Community One Stop for Growth Funding Opportunity

Attention Massachusetts communities: The FY26 Community One Stop for Growth program is now open. As the Commonwealth’s primary pathway for public economic development investment, One Stop brings together 12 grant programs under a single, streamlined application. The funding supports initiatives ranging from public infrastructure and site readiness to brownfield cleanup and downtown revitalization.

Strong applications start well before the deadline. Clear project vision, defined scope, environmental considerations, and implementation strategy all play a role in positioning communities for success.

BETA works alongside municipalities and agencies from early planning through construction, providing engineering, environmental, and site readiness expertise to help projects compete effectively and move forward once funding is secured.

Expressions of Interest are due by June 3. If your community is considering an application, contact Rick Stinson at RStinson@BETA-Inc.com to discuss your project and how we can support your submission.

Welcome to the Team!

Mason Pillsbury joins BETA’s highway division as an engineering designer. Mason returns to BETA after completing an internship with us last summer. In addition to his work at BETA, Mason has experience as an engineering aide with the NHDOT’s construction bureau, where he conducted QC/QA for paving on several road types and used Bluebeam to collect field measurements.

Stephen Nolin joins BETA as an engineering designer in our structural group. Stephen also completed an internship with BETA last summer and has some experience working for Meridian Land Services in Amherst, NH as a survey equipment operator, completing boundary and topographical surveys as well as certifying plot claims.

Tom Carr, PE, joins BETA’s structural group from his most recent posting in the US Air Force as an acquisition facilities engineer at the USAF Life Cycle Management Center at the Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA. While at that posting, he oversaw the final construction of a $220 million Ministry of Interior headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, and its eventual turnover to the Afghan government.

Ready 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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