Happenings
MassDOT Impaired Waters Program
BSC partnered with MassDOT to assess stormwater runoff impacting impaired waterbodies across Massachusetts and develop practical solutions to improve water quality while meeting EPA Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements. The team prepared 29 watershed assessment reports, evaluating pollutant loading using Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analyses and MassDOT's Impervious Cover Method to…Read More
Land Surveying and Planning Master Services Agreement
For more than a decade, BSC has supported the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) with boundary determination, title research, and property documentation services for Commonwealth-owned assets across Massachusetts. Leveraging extensive expertise in records research, surveying law, and property rights analysis, BSC has helped document and protect state-owned properties with limited or…Read More
SUASCO Natural Climate Solutions Project
The SuAsCo Natural Climate Solutions Project brought together Hudson, Framingham, and Natick to identify Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that support residents, ecosystems, and climate resilience, with a focus on Environmental Justice and Climate Vulnerable communities. BSC led a team of consultants to identify opportunities for wetlands, floodplains, forests, and other ecosystems to enhance carbon sequestration and…Read More
Coastal Resilience MVP Project
BSC partnered with the Town of Rockport, Massachusetts to identify Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that strengthen resilience to sea level rise and coastal storms. Through a community-driven process, the team evaluated coastal ecosystems and developed strategies to protect and enhance ecosystem services. Engagement included site walks, public events, youth programming, and educational materials, including infographics and…Read More
Agawam Energy Center — Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
The Agawam Energy Center BESS project will transform a former industrial lumber yard into a clean energy facility serving western Massachusetts. Located on a 17.2-acre industrial site in Agawam, the project features a 250 MW, 4-hour lithium-ion battery storage system designed to strengthen grid reliability and support a lower-carbon energy future. The project also benefits…Read More
CRACK’D Kitchen
CRACK’D Kitchen transformed a small, highly constrained corner site at Fourth Avenue and Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington, Massachusetts, into a new restaurant destination. The project required careful coordination due to tight zoning requirements, FEMA 100-year floodplain considerations, and previously allocated compensatory flood storage tied to an adjacent development. BSC provided site design, permitting, and construction…Read More
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Tower Building Renovation
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Tower Building renovation at the William A. Hinton State Laboratory Institute involved a 208,000 GSF phased upgrade of an occupied eight-story laboratory and office facility. The project included comprehensive modernization of specialized MEP systems, laboratories, and office spaces while maintaining continuous 24/7 operations. The facility supports state bureaus responsible…Read More
Lovell Road Bridge Replacement
BSC is providing integrated bridge and roadway design services for the replacement of the Lovell Road bridge over Catacunemaug Brook in Shirley, Massachusetts. The existing 63-foot-span bridge will be replaced with a new 110-foot-span structure designed to meet the Massachusetts River and Stream Crossing Standards, improve hydraulic performance, and support long-term resiliency at this environmentally…Read More
Salisbury Coastal Resilience Planning Project
The Town of Salisbury faces growing coastal flooding risks from sea level rise, storm surge, and limited tidal flow in the Great Marsh. Key access roads to Salisbury Beach, including Beach Road, Old County Road, and State Reservation Road, are frequently overtopped, disrupting residents, businesses, and emergency services. To address these challenges, the Town initiated…Read MorePages: