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A Day in the Field to Identify Invasive Species

This week, Marketing Intern Eric Poublon had the opportunity to shadow Paul O’Hanlon, one of TFMoran’s Certified Erosion, Sediment and StormWater Inspectors (CESSWI), out in the field at an upcoming project in Derry, NH.

Paul showed Eric how to read and reference the Wetlands Impact Plan to locate invasive and native species on site along with marking down ones that may have been missed. They identified four invasives and only one native, Burning Bush, Japanese Barberry, Japanese Knotweed, Oriental Bittersweet and Common Pokeweed, respectively.

Eric had a great time getting to see one of many tasks Paul does out in the field and learn a little about the process that goes into preparation for a project.

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Milford Cabinet Senior Housing Featured in the Union Leader

Soon to be ready for occupancy, TFMoran project Milford Cabinet Senior Housing, was recently featured in the Union Leader.

This 19th Century building in Milford, NH previously used by the Milford Cabinet for printing received renovations along with an addition which doubled its size to just over 24,000sf. Now an 18-unit apartment building, the “Milford Cabinet Press,” is taking rental applications and will be ready for occupancy in November.

TFMoran worked alongside WarrenStreet Architects and the owner Housing Initiatives of New England (HINEC) and provided civil/site engineering, structural engineering, environmental permitting, landscape architecture and land surveying services for the new affordable senior living apartments in Milford, NH.

Read the full article here.

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TFMoran sponsors Girls Inc. Granite State Golf Challenge!

TFMoran was a sponsor for the Granite State Golf Challenge that took place on September 11th, 2023, at Nashua Country Club.

The Girls Inc. of New Hampshire puts on their annual Granite State Golf Challenge to help raise money for underserved girls from the ages 5-18 years old. The funds that are raised go towards helping these girls live their lives to the fullest and realize their unique strengths by participating in literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), athletics, mental health, and leadership programming. Girls Inc. serves approximately 1000 girls annually, “Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.”

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Paul O’Hanlon is now a Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector

Paul O’Hanlon, an Environmental Permitting Specialist for TFMoran’s Bedford office, recently received his Certification in Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspection (CESSWI). He joined TFMoran’s Stormwater Monitoring team in 2021.

A CESSWI is a State and Federally recognized professional certification for comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Regulations. On many jobs and in many specifications CESSWI Certification is a requirement. Every year regulations and enforcement of State and Federal agencies increase. Having CESSWI professionals on site can ensure proper compliance of subjects including regulations, safety issues and documentation.

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TFMoran supports McKelvie Intermediate School Move-A-Thon

TFMoran is a proud sponsor of the McKelvie Intermediate School Move-A-Thon, an event to raise funds to provide students and teachers with useful resources in and out of the classroom. In years past, some of these resources included updated technology and Chromebooks for student use, updates to the McKelvie courtyard and playground, and teacher “wish list” items that enhance classroom instruction and lessons. This years funds will go towards updating student spaces within the library, additions to the playground and providing teachers with “wish list” items for their instructional use.

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Eric Poublon Joins TFMoran’s Marketing Department

We are pleased to announce Eric Poublon has joined the marketing department in our Bedford office! Eric will be attending The University of New Hampshire in the spring where he will be pursuing an associate in science degree in Business Administration. His internship consists of assisting the Marketing Coordinator Julia Chartier and is tasked with keeping up social media accounts including Instagram and LinkedIn, blog postings, as well as photography and graphics.

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Welcome Senior Civil Project Manager Alan Roscoe, PE

TFMoran is pleased to welcome Alan Roscoe, PE as a Senior Civil Project Manager in the Portsmouth office. Mr. Roscoe is a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts with over 35 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering. Mr. Roscoe earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Southeastern Massachusetts University (now University of Massachusetts Dartmouth). He has extensive experience in civil engineering projects including site planning, stormwater management, and permitting of land development projects.

Welcome to the team, Alan!

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TFMoran Supports NH Envirothon

TFMoran is deeply involved in our local community and we support many youth organizations. Recently, TFMoran made a donation to support NH Envirothon, an educational program for students to gain hands-on experience in the field of environmental sciences and natural resources.

More about NH Envirothon:

Live Free and Conserve!

Since 1992, NH Envirothon has inspired teens to make responsible environmental and natural resource decisions through real-world, hands-on educational experiences. Many students step away from the Envirothon experience excited about learning and motivated to pursue careers in environmental studies, environmental law, natural sciences, and natural resource management.

Envirothon Competition

Each year, volunteer advisers coach teams with assistance from local conservation districts, forestry associations and participating natural resource agencies and organizations. Students are tested on their knowledge in five topic areas: aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife and current environmental issues. Through the program, students develop an understanding of effective teamwork, resource management and ecology. At the same time, they gain valuable exposure to a range of disciplines while exploring possible career paths. Winning teams from each participating state and province advance to the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon (NCFE) to compete for national recognition, scholarships and prizes. 

The Envirothon Competition is an amazing cross-curriculum adventure, impacting not only the sciences but history and cultural studies as well. Teachers, home-school parents, scout and group leaders can build a team. Some educators involve a whole class, others advise teams of five members as a club or after school activity. Open to all high school students, a team may be sponsored by a school, home-school group, agricultural association, scout, or community service group.

To learn more about Envirothon nhenvirothon.org 

The NH Envirothon program is administered by the NH Association of Conservation Districts (NHACD). Other supporters include the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), Society of American Foresters | Granite State Division, NH Association of Conservation Districts, Society of Soil Scientists | Northern New England, the Fox Research and Demonstration Forest, and NHTI.

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TFMoran Sponsors QC Bike Collective’s Tour of Manchester 2023

TFMoran is a proud supporter of Queen City Bike Collective and their annual Tour of Manchester! This year’s event will take place on September 17th, 2023. This family-friendly bike ride is a 30-mile route stopping at natural resources and sights throughout the City of Manchester including Rock RimmonNutts Pond Recreation TrailAviation Museum of New HampshireLake Massabesic and the historic Weston Observatory.

TFMoran Civil Engineering Department Manager and Principal, Nick Golon, PE invested his time to plan the event on behalf of the Manchester Conservation Commission. The event benefits the Manchester Conservation Fund which provides financial support for citywide environmental projects including education, conservation, and restoration of our natural resources.

For more information, check out the event page here.

You can also register online!

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TFMoran Supports Friends Program “Home Stretch” Emergency Housing Renovation

TFMoran is supporting the Friends Program in their “Home Stretch” emergency housing renovation.

The Home Stretch Campaign is a 3-part shelter expansion and renovation project that aims to increase the number of families who may be assisted and create a comfortable space to decrease the emotional stress of emergency housing.

The Friends Emergency Housing family shelter is not a long-term housing solution, but the closer to “home” that a temporary room can feel, the easier it is for families, especially children, to settle in and begin the process of rebuilding their lives. 
Families accounted for nearly forty percent of all people experiencing homelessness in New Hampshire in 2021, and the Friends Program is one of few permanent programs offering shelter year round to families in the greater Concord area. The construction of a ninth bedroom will connect an additional 15-25 individuals with emergency housing each year, and as the financial impacts of COVID-19 weigh on the wallets of already-struggling families, the Friends Emergency Housing Program is preparing to respond to an increased number of families experiencing homelessness.

Friends Home Stretch

Phase two of the project is currently underway. With the support of the community, the Friends Program will be able to assist an additional 100 to 140 families in the coming years.

TFMoran COO Dylan Cruess attended the phase II groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, September 6th. TFM is a proud supporter of the Friends Program and can’t wait to follow the progress!

Friends Program Emergency Housing has provided a 24-hour, 7 days a week shelter for families since 1980. The program provides intensive, community-based case management and short-term housing, aftercare and outreach services for families at risk of future homelessness. Families are provided with critical, temporary emergency housing, as well as support, education, training and skills that help position them to secure long-term and stable housing for themselves.

Friends Home Stretch