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Town of Champion Accepts Check |
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Congressman John M. McHugh, Patrick Brennan – USDA –
Rural Development and David A. Miller – USDA-Rural
Development recently visited the Town of Champion to
present them with a check for their Town of Champion
Water District #5 project. The check for $1,075,000
will be for a grant and loan for a project that will
provide water to approximately 40 residences. Mr.
Terry Buckley, Town Supervisor accepted the check on
behalf of the Town. |
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Town of Lyme Accepts Check |
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Congressman John McHugh and David Miller from
USDA-Rural Development visited the Copley House in
the Town of Lyme to present the Town with a check
for $857,000 for Water District #5. On hand to
accept the check was Town Supervisor Mr. Scott
Aubertine, Mr. Warren Johnson, Mrs. Marsha Barton
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Architectural Designer Working Remotely |
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When
Cassandra Beattie, an architectural designer with
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. in Watertown found
out her husband would be stationed in Missouri, we
discussed the opportunities to work remotely from
wherever the United States Army takes her and Eric,
her husband. One year and a seamless move to Texas
later, the working arrangement is working out well
for both Cassandra and Bernier, Carr & Associates.
Cassandra’s strong remote contributions completing
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educational facilities
are a welcome addition to our busy design schedule.
This is especially good news considering Cassandra
is due for her first child in January and her
husband Eric recently found out he will be deployed
to Iraq soon. We hope to continue to have
Cassandra working with the architectural department
throughout the motherhood, deployments and whatever
else her new family life brings her. |
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Lawn
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Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. held an end of the summer lawn
party for staff and to thank the summer interns for
all of their hard work. The intern’s friends
and family were invited to see where they worked and
enjoy Dinosaur BBQ!
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The
Bernier Carr Group Announces Three New Professional
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The Bernier Carr Group is proud to announce that Mr. Joseph
A. Edick, Mr. H. Nevin Bradford, and Mr. Benjamin C.
Walldroff, are now licensed professional engineers. Coupled
with the experience required, they successfully completed
the two-part licensing exam.
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Mr. H. Nevin
Bradford, III, P.E. of Cato, New York has served
as Managing Partner of Strategic Environmental, LLC
since 2006, and was previously a founding
shareholder and President of Strategic Environmental
Management, Inc. from 1997 through 2006. He obtained
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry
from the State University of New York College at
Potsdam in 1991, and continued his education in
Environmental and Resource Engineering from SUNY
Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse,
NY. Mr. Bradford has twenty years of experience in
the environmental consulting industry.
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Mr. Benjamin C.
Walldroff, P.E., from LaFargeville, NY has
worked for Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. since
2007. He graduated from Clarkson University with a
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering in
2003.
Mr. Walldroff returned
to the North Country after working as a Lead
Electrical Project Engineer in Baltimore, Maryland
for several years. While attending college,
Benjamin participated in the Bernier, Carr and
Associate’s Summer Internship Program. Mr.
Walldroff recently became a LEED Accredited
Professional.
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Mr. Joseph A. Edick,
P.E. from Croghan, NY has worked as a Mechanical
Engineer for Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. since
2003. He graduated from Clarkson University with a
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in
2001. |
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Three
Generations of the Lehman Family |
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Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. is proud to
have three generations of the Lehman family
working for them. Shown in the photo is Mr.
Darwin Lehman, Onsite Project
Representative, Mr. Mickey G. Lehman, P.E.,
Vice President of Municipal Engineering, and
Zachary Lehman, summer intern currently
attending SUNY Cortland. |
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Strathmore’s Who’s Who 13th Edition |
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Cecil, AIA, CSI, has been named to Strathmore’s
Who’s Who for their 13th Edition.
Strathmore's Who's Who publishes an annual hard
cover biographical registry, honoring successful
individuals in the fields of Business, the Arts and
Sciences, Law, Engineering and Government.
Strathmore's Who's Who selects mid to upper level
management professionals from companies, large and
small, throughout the United States as well as
internationally. |
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Summer
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Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. is
proud to announce our 2008 Summer Intern
Program participants. These nineteen
college students are the latest to work
for the firm in a program that spans
over four decades. Throughout the
summer, our interns gain hands-on
experience in one or more of our
disciplines or related business
operations. They earn income for school
expenses while developing relationships
with the professionals in the design and
construction field. Our interns provide
valuable support for the design and
construction of a multitude of projects
generated by our architecture,
engineering, construction management and
surveying divisions.
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. is
pleased to offer a program that provides
meaningful jobs to our local college
students. Many full time employees at
the firm today received their start in
the summer intern program. Our
commitment to improving the quality of
life in the North Country goes beyond
design projects and extends to our
personal commitment to mentor the next
generation of design professionals.
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. works
hard to make sure our interns have a
successful internship and come away
excited about the potential of a
challenging and rewarding career in
architecture, engineering, construction
management and land surveying.
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Annual Water Quality Coordinating Committee Field Trip
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Kris D.
Dimmick, P.E., Vice President of Municipal
Engineering and Kelly E. Reinhardt, Director of
Business Develepment attended the annual Water
Quality Coordinating Committee Field Trip. The
Committee toured the Wastewater Treatment Facility
in Sackets Harbor as well as the Water Treatment
Facility with the Operator. They then toured the
Water Treatment Facility
in the Town of Henderson with the Operator. They
discussed the operations of the facilities and how
they impact the water quality of the lakes and
streams in their communities.
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New Face at
Strategic Environmental, LLC |
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Strategic Environmental, LLC and the Bernier Carr
Group are pleased to announce the addition of Thomas
R. Byrnes, P.G., as a Senior Project Manager in the
Baldwinsville Office of Strategic Environmental,
LLC. Mr. Byrnes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Geology from the University of Delaware and a
Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science
from SUNY-ESF. He is a Professional Geologist in
Pennsylvania and brings more than 23 years of
environmental and hydrogeologic consulting
experience with a wide variety of projects and
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Disabled Persons Action Organization Groundbreaking |
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Disabled Persons Action Organization held a groundbreaking
ceremony for its new three-bedroom, 2,250-sguare-foot overnight respite home.
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. designed the new
home, located at 652 Thompson Street that will provide families with
overnight or hourly respite for their disabled
family member and also provide much needed nursing
services to our individuals who have special medical
needs. The respite service is designed to be
flexible allowing relief to the families accessing
either overnight or hourly stays. Trained staff will
provide safe and healthy environment activities
during the day and evening hours.
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Town of LeRay Water District
Check Presentation |
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Mr. Matthew J. Millea, Acting President of the NYS
Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) was in
the Town of LeRay to announce a $2,000,000 Grant and
a $5,700,000 interest-free loan for a vital water
project in the Town of LeRay. On hand to accept the
check was Mr. Ronald Taylor, Supervisor of the Town
of LeRay and Kris D. Dimmick, P.E., Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C.
Town of LeRay Water District #4 will provide a much
needed water source to the Town of LeRay between
Calcium and the Black River road. It will also
supply the Village of Black River a redundant
source of water supply. This project will allow
the connection and back up of the Town of LeRay Well
Field and Village of Black River supply by each
other and by the City of Watertown’s water plant.
The project will develop available groundwater
resources to limit its regular demand on the
regional supply.
Many community leaders were on hand to thank the
officials from EFC. Accompanying Acting President
Millea were Mr. Chris Reinzo, the EFC Assistant
Financial Development Manager and Paul Valente, the
EFC SRF Loan Processing Manager. Mr. Taylor was
flanked by Councilman Mark Thompson and Karl Vebber,
and Jefferson County Board of Legislators Ken
Blankenbush and James Nabywaniec.
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Sackets Harbor Stormwater Interceptor Project |
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Mr. Kris D. Dimmick, P.E., Vice President of
Engineering at Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. was
the emcee, hosting the first visit to the North
Country, Jefferson County and the Village of Sackets
Harbor by the NYS Senate Majority Leader Dean G.
Skelos, R- Rockville Centre and Deputy Senate
Majority Leader Tom Libous of Binghamton.
Senator Skelos was visiting Sackets Harbor to announce a
$500,000 grant from Senate Majority Funds. This
announcement fulfills the commitment originally made
by Senator Wright in December of 2007.
The grant will help fund the Village of Sackets
Harbor’s stormwater interceptor project, which will
divert clean water away from the Village’s
overburdened sewage treatment plant, stop the
recurring flooding of portions of the Village and
allow for additional development in the Village.
This forum also allowed the Village to promote their
need to replace their aged wastewater treatment
plant. Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. is
assisting with applications to NYSERDA, NYSEFC and
USDA Rural Development to address this need.
This reception was hosted in the Sentinel Bandstand
in Market Square Park. This was symbolic as
Market Square park was
one of the firm’s first projects as Village Engineer
in 1970. Our ongoing improvement projects in the
Village’s Historic waterfront include the boat ramp, public
restrooms/ATM, Main Street’s traditional lighting,
and the Bandstand itself. This visit drew
attendance by community leaders from Jefferson
County, the Town of Hounsfield and Village Board.
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New Faces at
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Mr. Josiah D. Tabolt has been hired as a Design
Engineer at Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. Mr. Tabolt graduated from SUNY Institute of Technology
with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
Technology. Mr. Tabolt previously worked at NYS
Department of Transportation as an inspector on
bridge replacement projects. |
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Mrs. Sarah B. Weir
has been hired as a Project Administrator in the
Civil Engineering Division of Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. Mrs. Weir graduated from Green
Mountain College in Vermont with a Liberal
Studies Degree. Mrs. Weir previously worked for
a local Senator on legislation and constituent
issues. Mrs. Weir lives in Watertown with her
husband Marshall, and their children Adelaide
and George.
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Mr. Benjamin N. Tabolt has been hired as an
Architectural Designer at Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. Mr. Tabolt graduated from Syracuse
University in May 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in
Architecture. Mr. Tabolt graduated from Beaver River
Central School District. |
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Ms. Krysta S. Schell has been hired as an
Architectural Designer at Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. Ms. Schell graduated from
University of Idaho in May 2008 with a Bachelors of
Science in Architecture. Her previous work
experience includes an internship at BRS Architects
in Boise, ID. |
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Mr. Jared J. Thisse has
been hired as an Project Manager within the
Construction Management/Engineering Division at
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. Jared has
extensive experience working in food and beverage
manufacturing throughout the United States and
Canada. Jared holds two bachelor degrees from
Clarkson University in Civil Engineering and
Engineering Management. |
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Mr. Samuel E. Kennedy
has been hired as a Land Surveying Technician at
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. Samuel graduated
from SUNY-ESF Ranger School with an Associate’s
Degree in Land Surveying Technology. Mr. Kennedy
graduated from Indian River Central School District
and lives in Theresa, N.Y. |
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Mr. Robert P. Brunner
has been hired as an Architectural Designer at Mach
Architecture & Engineering P.C. in Williamsville,
New York. Mr. Brunner graduated from SUNY College
of Technology at Alfred State, with a Bachelors of
Science in Architecture. Robert had worked last
summer at Mach Architecture + Engineering, P.C.,
while continuing to do so during breaks in his
senior year before graduating magna cum laude
and becoming a
full time member of the Mach Architecture +
Engineering, P.C. team. |
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Mr. Mark H. Reynolds joined Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. in March of 2008 as a Senior
Architect. Mr. Reynolds holds degrees in
Construction Technology from Hudson Valley Community
College and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from
Syracuse University. He is a Registered Architect
and Certified Building Code Official in the State of
New York. His over 30 years of architectural design
and planning experience includes work in both the
private and the public sectors, most recently as a
sole proprietor of an architectural firm and prior
to that as Director of Facilities Acquisition at the
State University of New York at Albany.
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OSHA
Construction Safety Certification Course |
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The
Bernier Carr Group’s Survey Division took time out
of their busy schedule to take the OSHA 10-Hr.
Construction Safety Certification Course to help
keep our people safe and to satisfy the ever
changing requirements mandated by the State of New
York. |
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2008
Circle of Excellence |
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The Bernier Carr Group has been named to the
2008 PSMJ Circle of Excellence. PSMJ
Resources, Inc., the premier management
consulting firm for the Architectural,
Engineering and Construction industry,
annually publishes the 2008 PSMJ Circle of
Excellence. The PSMJ Circle of Excellence is
determined by weighing each firm’s ranking
in the overall PSMJ A/E Financial
Performance Survey with respect to thirteen
individual benchmarks. These benchmarks are
indicative of performance in the various
aspects of business operations, including
cash flow, overhead control, business
development, project performance, staff
utilization, and overall profitability.
“The PSMJ Circle of Excellence is not
determined by firm revenue, profitability or
sheer size – nor is it determined by any
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criteria. The thirteen benchmarks that determine the
PSMJ Circle of Excellence were chosen to reflect
that the firms are well-managed, have a strong
client base, and are led in a responsible and
sustainable manner. PSMJ believes that clients
prefer to work with well-run firms because they are
more likely to provide superior service and value”,
explains H.E. “Dan” Daniels, PSMJ’s survey editor.
“I am
proud that The Bernier Carr Group has been
recognized by PSMJ.We strive to be diligent in all
aspects of fiscal accountability. This is reflected
in our growth, performance and strong client base
throughout New York State. By maintaining a healthy
balance between workload, productivity and an
outstanding professional staff, we are able to
provide diverse and superior service to our
clients.” Mr. Michael F. Peck, CEO.
The
Bernier Carr Group is pleased to have been included
on the 2008 Circle of Excellence of Architecture,
Engineering and Construction Firms nationwide. The
firm is one of 46 firms selected nationwide from a
pool of 230 applicants in 2008. The Bernier Carr
Group’s sustainability, growth and success as
Northern New York’s largest Architecture,
Engineering, Construction Management and Survey firm
is rooted in its sound financial management and
solid client base. The diversity of the firm’s
services and professional staff allows for continued
growth.
The
Bernier Carr Group’s corporate headquarters is
located in Watertown, NY. The firm consists of
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. located in
Watertown and Liverpool, Mach Architecture +
Engineering, P.C., in Buffalo and Strategic
Environmental, LLC, in Baldwinsville.
With over 100 employees, The Bernier Carr Group is
proud to be part of the growing economic development
of the North Country, and is proud of its growth as
one of the area’s leading employers.|
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T. Wiley Elementary School in the Watertown
City School District has been named a
Project of Distinction for the 2008
Education Design Showcase in School Planning
and Management Magazine. |
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Village
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Village of Sackets Harbor recently accepted a Local
Government Achievement Award from the New York
Conference of Mayors for the redevelopment of
Madison Barracks. The second place award in the
Public Works Category was for the public/private
reconstruction of the sewer system to allow for
growth and development opportunities in the Village
of Sackets Harbor. Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C.
has worked with the Village of Sackets Harbor since
1970 and designed this latest utility project to
support the Village’s historic revitalization
efforts. The Honorable Mr. Michael Kinnie, Mayor of
Sackets Harbor, attended the Annual Dinner of NYCOM
in Saratoga Springs to accept the award.
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Photo: Left
to Right: Rene Robinson - USDA RD Manager, Roger Sharlow -
Village Councilman, George Harder – Deputy Mayor, Dorothy
Vorce – Mayor, Patrick Brennan – USDA RD State Director,
Michael Backus - Rep. McHugh’s Office,
Dede Scozzafava – State Assemblywoman, Brian Murray – USDA
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The Village of Gouverneur recently received a check
from the USDA – Rural Development for rehabilitation
of its wastewater treatment system and improve
service for more than 4,200 residents. The
$2,388,000 loan will enable the Village to make
necessary improvements to their wastewater treatment
facility and continue to provide the necessary
service to the residents. The Village Board of
Trustees were are extremely pleased to receive the
much needed assistance. Bernier, Carr & Associates,
P.C. is proud to be working with the Village of
Gouverneur on this much needed infrastructure
upgrade.
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Mr. Michael F.
Peck, LLS was recently selected as a
finalist for the Chief Financial Officer of
the Year award for Central New York. We
attended a luncheon at the Oncenter in
Syracuse to honor the finalists.
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Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. handed out JUNIOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER hardhats to students at all
three Elementary Schools at Massena Central School
District. The hardhats were given out at the
schools to let the students know about the
renovations and additions projects being completed
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Stephen Olson has completed his first year of school
at University at Buffalo in the Architecture
Program. Mr. Olson has worked for Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. and Mach Architecture +
Engineering, P.C. for 2 years while pursuing his
degree. He has received excellent marks for his work
and was given the Hyatt's Award given to students
whose work and effort is considered exemplary in
relation to their peers. He also received The Design
Excellence Award for showing the most ability in
relation to design, work ethic, and interaction with
the faculty and other students. Samples of Mr.
Olson's portfolio is shown in the slide show above.
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Ms. Darlene
Klotzbach has recently passed the National Counsel
for Interior Design Qualification Examination.
Ms.Klotzbach has applied for her State Certification
in Interior Design. Once approved, she will be one
of only four Certified Interior Designers in Erie
County. Ms. Klotzbach attended Cansisius College
majoring in Marketing and attended Villa Maria
College for Interior Design. She has been actively
involved with interior design and selection of
finishes for both the SUNY Potsdam Greenery project
and the East Aurora Schools Parkdale Elementary
School addition and High School for Mach
Architecture + Engineering, P.C.. Ms. Klotzbach
lives in Cheektowaga with her husband Josh. |
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Mr. Timothy D.
Maloney, Construction Manager at Bernier,
Carr & Associates, P.C. has recently been
certified in Underground Utilities
Construction – Water and Sewer Lines by the
National Institute of Certifications in
Engineering Technologies. NICET defines
engineering technicians as the "hands-on"
members of the engineering team who work
under the direction of engineers,
scientists, and technologists. They have
knowledge of the components, operating
characteristics, and limitations of
engineering systems and processes particular
to their area of specialization. Bernier,
Carr & Associates, P.C. is proud to have a
member of our Construction Management team
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Samaritan Medical Center recently held a groundbreaking
ceremony for their $61 million expansion and
modernization project. The project includes a new
patient pavilion, new emergency department, a critical
care center, a medical/surgical unit with private
patient rooms, new and consolidated operating rooms, a
parking garage and renovation of the entire hospital.
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. will be providing
project management services for the project.
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The Town of
Alexandria’s Hamlet of Redwood Water Project
Receives Numerous Awards
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Last
fall, the Town of Alexandria received the 2007
Central New York Chapter of the American Public
Works Association Environmental Project of the
Year for the Hamlet of Redwood Water Storage and
Distribution System completed last year. The
project then competed in the New York State
Chapter Awards and received an award at the NYS APWA Annual State Conference in Syracuse NY
on April 3, 2008.
The
project also received an award for “Excellence
in Engineering” from the American Council of
Engineering Companies of New York at the Waldorf
Astoria in New York City on March 29, 2008.
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