Introducing Our Redesigned Website
BETA has a fresh new look online! Our redesigned website features a cleaner layout, easier navigation, and an updated design that showcases our growing team and multidisciplinary expertise.
From engineering and planning to environmental science and landscape architecture, the new site highlights the talented professionals, diverse services, and impactful projects that make BETA who we are.
Explore our new website and see how BETA is improving communities together.
Celebrating Employee Ownership Month
October is Employee Ownership Month, and at BETA, we have plenty to celebrate! As a 100% employee-owned company, our success is driven by the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of our incredible team. Every employee plays an important role in shaping our future and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
To celebrate, our Employee Ownership Committee surprised our team with custom BETA canvas tote bags as a small token of appreciation for the people who carry our company forward every day. We’re proud of the culture of ownership we’ve built together and grateful to every member of our team for their continued contributions. We’re “tote-ally” better together!
Funding Opportunities Available in Massachusetts and Connecticut
Massachusetts: Build for Mass
Municipalities looking to move infrastructure projects from planning to implementation may benefit from Massachusetts’ new $75 million Build for Mass program. Through flexible, low-interest financing, communities can address financial barriers that might otherwise delay investments in transportation, downtown revitalization, coastal resilience, and clean energy. The program is particularly focused on supporting Gateway Cities and rural communities.
Connecticut: Community Investment Fund 2030
Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) is accepting Round 10 applications through December 4, 2026. The program provides grants to eligible municipalities, nonprofits, and community development corporations for infrastructure improvements, brownfield remediation, affordable housing, clean energy, and project planning.
BETA is here to help! Our multidisciplinary team can assist communities with identifying funding opportunities, evaluating project eligibility, and preparing competitive applications. Contact us to learn how we can help move your next project forward.
Welcome to the Team!
With 41 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, James Barsanti, PE, WEF Fellow, brings extensive expertise to his new role as vice president in BETA’s water group. His background includes municipal water and wastewater utilities, water resource planning, and infrastructure management. A licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and Vermont, Jim holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is also a past president of the New England Water Environment Association.
Michael Gagnon, PE, joins BETA as a senior project manager in our transportation group, bringing more than 35 years of civil engineering experience throughout southern New England. A licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, he specializes in stormwater management, hydraulic modeling, and transportation infrastructure. Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Roger Williams University.
With more than 30 years of municipal public works experience, Robert Lewis joins BETA as a senior business development manager. Bob most recently served as Director of Public Works for the City of Framingham, MA, following nearly 28 years with the Town of Needham. His extensive leadership experience and understanding of municipal infrastructure bring valuable insight to BETA’s business development efforts.
Sarah Deming joins our environmental science group as an environmental staff scientist, bringing experience in environmental investigations, field sampling, and project coordination. Her background includes environmental site assessments, groundwater and drinking water sampling, and soil gas monitoring. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Westfield State University and is OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified.
Bringing 10 years of land surveying experience, Andrew Reynolds joins BETA as a survey crew chief in our Meriden office. His expertise includes construction staking, GPS surveying, laser scanning, and subsurface utility investigations across utility, residential, and construction projects. Andrew previously oversaw survey crews on large-scale infrastructure projects and holds a bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College.
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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