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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 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
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REI set to open at Market & Main

The NH Union Leader recently published a story on TFM’s recent project Market & Main, providing civil/site and traffic engineering, permitting, land surveying, and landscape architectural services, as well as structural engineering services for the project.

REI Co-op is the first grand opening since 2019, after Trader Joe’s and The Friendly Toast. Read the full Union Leader story here or continue reading below.


REI Set to Open in Bedford Next Month

By Jonathan Phelps, Union Leader September 5, 2023

REI Co-op is expected to open at Market and Main in Bedford next month.

The grand opening of the specialty outdoor retailer is set to start Friday, Oct. 6, and run through the weekend, according to its website.

This is the first major opening at Market and Main since Friendly Toast and Trader Joe’s opened.

The 22,000-square-foot store will feature a full-service bike shop staffed by certified mechanics and a ski and snowboard shop with professional tuning, waxing and repairs, according to a news release. In addition to discounts at the bike and ski shop, REI Co-op members receive unlimited free machine waxes and free flat-tire repair (labor only).

In 2019, REI opened its first New Hampshire location in North Conway at the Settlers Green shopping center.

The closest store to Bedford presently is in Reading, Mass., about 43 miles away.

REI, headquartered near Seattle, has 182 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia.

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TFMoran Hosts 26th Annual Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Networking Summer BBQ

TFMoran proudly hosted the Greater Manchester Chamber’s “Network It Night” BBQ event for the 26th year on Thursday, August 17th. Over 180 chamber members, guests, TFMoran staff, and their families enjoyed the evening at the Bedford office. Although it was a cloudy day everyone stayed cheerful and positive since it didn’t rain! This year’s theme went along with TFMoran’s recent projects in the industrial sector. Guests could view some of TFMoran’s recent engineering projects, and even get an up-close look at our latest land surveying equipment.

Tidewater Catering of Manchester, NH did a great job grilling steak tips & chicken, and a spread of summer salads. while The Inside Scoop treated us to Salted Caramel Pretzel and Purple Cow ice cream. Raffle prizes were given away, including our new TFM water bottles!

Thank you to the Greater Manchester Chamber board and members for joining us for such a fun event. And a big thank you to all the TFM staff who helped to make this another successful event!

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TFMoran Gets New Water Bottles!

These blue and silver water bottles have been a hit! TFMoran has been looking for a water bottle that would work best for our company for some time now. We wanted a product that would keep water cold for hours so that when our engineers and surveyors are on-site, they can stay hydrated and refreshed! These bottles do exactly that! Not only are they insulated and stainless steel, but they are also dishwasher safe which is a huge bonus. TFMoran employees are definitely loving the new swag!

Thank you, Cate Cruess, for modeling these brand-new water bottles!

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TFM Donates to the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund!

TFMoran recently donated to the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund of the Catholic Church of New Hampshire. The Fund is a non-profit organization that provides grants to other non-profit organizations in New Hampshire. These grants are intended to support projects that address basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, and home heating.

The annual summer reception will be held Wednesday, September 13th at the Currier Museum of Art.

TFM is happy to make a donation to such a great cause!

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TFMoran attends NH Fisher Cats game!

TFMoran friends and family gathered at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Friday, July 14th for a Baseball game! The New Hampshire Fisher Cats played against the Altoona Curve, winning with a final score of 7-2! Throughout the night burgers, hot dogs, Mac and cheese and drinks were served. Fungo, the Fisher Cat’s mascot, also made an appearance. To finish off such a fun night, cookies and an ice cream sundae cart was served, and both desserts were definitely a hit!

Thank you TFMoran Principals for this fun company outing!

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A Day in the Life of TFMoran’s Stormwater Department

A few weeks ago, Marketing Intern Jackie Gamache had the opportunity to tag along with the Stormwater department for a day in the field. On Wednesday, June 21st, Jackie shadowed Senior Project Manager, Dan Blais, and Stormwater Engineering Intern Brooke Stoncius. They traveled up to North Conway, New Hampshire to check in on some projects the Stormwater Team is currently working on.

Their first stop was a bridge rehabilitation in Tamworth, an ongoing stormwater engineering project close to completion. Dan, Brooke, and Jackie met up with other teams working on the project, including NHDOT to discuss its progress. Dan and Brooke conducted a stormwater inspection of the site. making sure the water runoff was not being affected by the construction activity in the area.

Their next stop was the Mt. Washington Valley Multi-use trail. TFMoran prepared the stormwater pollution prevention plan and is providing stormwater inspection services to The Mount Washington Valley Trails Association. The finished project will be 2.9 paved miles for residents and guests of the area of all ages and abilities. The multi-purpose path can be used for walking, jogging, bicycling, and other outdoor activities.

The trail offers scenic views, access to local businesses, and connections to other trailheads nearby. Once finished, TFMoran will prepare the final wetlands report.

Additional plans for the trail include sections continuing eastward towards Fryeburg and westward towards Bartlett. Eventually, the gaps between each section will be closed, to form a continuous trail system. Learn more about the Mount Washington Valley Trails Association and its projects here.

Jackie had a fantastic day tagging along with the stormwater team. She enjoyed seeing their recent ongoing projects, and all the hard work that goes into Stormwater Engineering!

Thank you Dan and Brooke!

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A Day in the Life of TFMoran’s Land Surveyors

A few weeks ago, Marketing Intern Jackie Gamache had the opportunity to tag along with the Land Surveying department for a day in the field. On Thursday, June 22nd, Jackie shadowed field crew Morgan Hershey and Tom Wood. Jackie learned about a project our Land Surveyors are currently working on, and how data is collected in the field.

Survey Field Technician Morgan Hershey demonstrated how measurements and images are collected in the field. Using instruments such as the Robotic Total Station, our Field Crews collect data by measuring and recording distances from a specific point of reference. The data collected in the field is received at the office in real time.

Jackie had a great time tagging along with Morgan and Tom. She enjoyed seeing all the hard work that goes into Land Surveying!

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TFMoran Donates Services to The Town of Milford

TFM was happy to donate structural engineering services to the town of Milford for their Band Shell project. TFM is honored to have our name on the donor plaque. The dedication and donor plaques were installed recently. Other notable donors included Udelsman Associates, Chappell Designs, and Classic Signs.