10 High-Profile: Up-Front
April 2026
Celebration Held for Groundbreaking on New Fire Station and Town Garage
Groundbreaking ceremony / Photo courtesy of DEW Construction
North Hero, VT— On March 16, DEW Construction joined the town of North Hero, local officials, first responders, community members, and project partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new fire station and town garage.
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The project is designed to enhance emergency response capabilities while supporting essential municipal services. DEW Construction is serving as the general contractor for the project, which will replace the town’ s existing shared facility that has supported fire, rescue, and public works operations for more than 50 years. The aging building no longer meets current operational, space, or safety standards.
Designed by AES Northeast, the new municipal campus will include a 7,000sf fire station and a 3,000sf public works building. The facilities are purpose-built to support modern emergency response and daily municipal operations, with expanded apparatus storage, improved organization, and efficient layouts designed to reduce response times. In addition to new construction, the project includes demolition of the existing facility, site grading, utility installation, stormwater infrastructure improvements, septic
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“ In a community where response time and access are critical, this project represents a meaningful investment in public safety,” said Matthew Wheaton, executive vice president and principal at DEW Construction.“ We’ re honored to collaborate with the town of North Hero,
Beals and Thomas Names new President
Southborough, MA – Beals and Thomas, Inc.( B + T) announced that Daniel Feeney has been elected incoming president, effective June 2026.
Feeney has advanced his career at B + T for 30 years. He currently serves as the director of operations, and is a member of the board of directors. He succeeds George( Gerry) Preble, who has guided B + T as president since 2012.
B + T is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing professional services that support the development and conservation of land and water resources. The firm’ s representatives say Feeney’ s selection is a fulfillment of B + T’ s strategic planning and succession planning, intended to maintain a culture that supports high quality services, active professional development, and leadership with professional organizations. local designers, and trade partners to help bring this vision to life.”
Construction will be completed before the end of 2026. Once finished, the new fire station and town garage will replace the town’ s aging facility with modern, durable infrastructure designed to support essential municipal services for the next 50 years.
Daniel Feeney and George Preble
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Wingate Residences at Pleasant Bay
Brewster, MA – Wingate Living announced the acquisition of Wingate Residences at Pleasant Bay, a 59-apartment Independent and Assisted Living community located in Brewster.
Wingate is undertaking an extensive revitalization of the property and partnering with designer Elizabeth Markel of Markel Interiors to bring the vision for Wingate Residences at Pleasant Bay to life. The revitalization is designed to enhance the location while also ensuring residents remain in their homes throughout the process.
“ We’ re proud to bring Wingate’ s commitment to quality senior living to the Cape. Brewster is a beautiful community with a strong sense of connection, and we look forward to enhancing this property to reflect the same standards of excellence our residents have come to expect across all Wingate communities,” said Alexandra Schuster, president of Wingate Living.“ Our goal is to create a vibrant community where residents thrive. From fitness and dining to our LiveWell programming focused on mind, body, and soul, we’ re investing in spaces and experiences that truly enrich daily life for the people who call this community home.”
The renovation will fully transform the community, update the interiors of all 59 apartments and modernize all common areas— from the pub and movie theater to the dining room, fitness center, and shared spaces— each designed to support Wingate’ s LiveWell philosophy of holistic wellness.
“ My team and I are honored to partner with Wingate Living on this transformation,” said Markel.“ Our focus is on creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and welcoming, where residents feel truly at home. Cape Cod has such a distinct character, and we’ re excited to design interiors that honor that coastal charm while bringing a fresh, refined elegance to Wingate Residences at Pleasant Bay.”
COMMERCIAL FRAMING, DRYWALL & ACOUSTICAL photos courtesy of Jewett Construction
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