2024 is almost over! Join us all month long as we look back at 2024, a year of success. Each week we’ll look back on all the work we’ve done, the projects, the milestones, and the people we’ve connected with along the way.
In 2024 Capital Strategic Solutions was out in the field! For projects and conferences, our team was out there, meeting the people who make up our communities, assisting our clients and partners, and getting a firsthand look at the importance of our work. Follow our walk down memory lane and see our staff in action!
Hopkinton Family Day: MWRA Project, Hopkinton MA
This summer Project Managers Mike Tusino and Meredith Roberts were in Hopkinton MA for Family Day. We partnered with the Hopkinton Department of Public Works to share information about the Hopkinton MWRA Water Connection Project, and even educating about stormwater runoff. Our outreach and communication team meets the community where they are and can distill complex and technical information into something simple and approachable.
Town of Randolph MA Lead Service Line Inventory
Ever since the EPA released the new Lead and Copper Rule our team has been supporting multiple communities with building their Service Line material Inventory, communicating with homeowners and businesses, and assisting with private line service identification. Here Senior Project Manager Ken Calder and Project Manager Mike Tusino are hard at work digitizing service cards, cross referencing the information and inputting data into the inventory spreadsheet. With this project and others, many hands make light work!
Longmeadow MA HR Support Services: Fire Chief Recruitment
In Longmeadow MA our HR and EMS experts combined their expertise to recruit a new Fire Chief. Senior Project Managers Tom Impey, Bob Fennessy, and Paul Normandin assisted in the recruitment, vetting, and interview process until Longmeadow found a qualified candidate capable for the position. We are so proud of our team for collaborating together on this to support this community through this transition.
Ten Mile River Flood Study: North Attleborough MA
Our outreach team was back at it in the town of North Attleborough MA asking the community for their input on the Ten Mile River Flood Study. Here Project Manager Mike Tusino and others from our outreach team took a ‘boots on the ground approach’ to reach the community about this important flood survey. Here you can see our team at the North Attleborough Block party and at a Trail dedication event to educate and engage with the community about the evolving flood response needs in the community.
Jennifer Thompson, Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts (STAM) Fall Meeting
Jennifer Thompson, Chief Development Officer at Capital Strategic Solutions, has been on the front lines of managing and administering funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) since 2021. Though ARPA funding is reaching its final stages, Jen has been hard at work supporting our client communities, and others with her expertise. This fall she presented at the Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts (STAM) Fall Meeting in Southwick MA on how to administer ARPA funds. We are so happy to share the expertise of our team across multiple communities.
Capital Strategic Solutions at the Massachusetts Water Works Association Expo at Wachusett Mountain
Our Team had a fantastic time at the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) summer Expo at Wachusett Mountain meeting those in the industry, sharing our expertise, and connecting over shared experiences in this critical and ever-evolving field. This year our CEO Nichol Figueiredo, Senior Project Manager Mike Schrader, Executive Administrator Staci Figueiredo, and Project Specialist Adam Polagruto attended and had a great time connecting with the other attendees.
Bill Keegan, Norfolk-Bristol-Middlesex MA Highway Association Spring Technical Session
This past spring Senior Project Manager Bill Keegan presented at the Norfolk- Bristol- Middlesex (NBM) Highway Association’s Spring Technical Session. Bill shared his expertise on how to build effective communication systems between managers, supervisors, and employees. As a former Town Manager, Bill understands how fast paced and hectic day-to-day operations can be, and how important communication is to thrive in that kind of environment. Building buy-in and connection starts with honest and consistent communication.
Our team has been hard at work all year sharing their expertise with others in the industry and conducting outreach and engagement in our client communities. We are so grateful for the opportunity to see so much of our wonderful client communities and meet so many people who care deeply about the issues they face every day. As we look forward to 2025, we are eager to be out in the field once again, engaging, educating, and connecting across even more states.