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Congratulations to Jack for his 37 years of community service to town of South Berwick

 

 

Jack Kareckas was named Citizen of the year for his many years of service to the South Berwick community. He served as chairperson of the South Berwick Town Council, as a volunteer at Powder House Hill and on the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission. Links to some of the many newspaper articles published in relation to Jack’s activities.

 

 

Jack has worked at CMA Engineers for thirty years as a senior construction and engineering technician. He is retiring and will be sorely missed by everyone at the company. His wit and intelligence earned him the nickname “The most Interesting man in the world” by CMA Engineers employees. Good luck Jack with your new endeavors and enjoy your time with the new grandkids!

 

by Nick Messina, PE

 

 

Samuel T. Fortier, P.E., has been selected by a jury of his peers from New Hampshire’s engineering societies as the 2023 New Hampshire Young Engineer of the Year. This distinguished award will be presented February 23^rd at the annual Engineers’ Week banquet at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH.  The New Hampshire Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE-NH) nominated Sam based on his record of professional accomplishments, service to his profession, strong community service and involvement, and unrelenting dedication to his family.

 

Sam is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where he received his Bachelor of Science (2010) in Civil Engineering.  He maintains professional licensure in New Hampshire. Sam’s professional experience spans over 12-years in the management, design and construction of transportation projects, focused on urban and rural roadway reconstruction, complete streets development, multi-use path design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and traffic control.

 

At CMA Engineers, Sam’s roles include Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer on a wider variety of projects. He plays an active role in the firm related to project development, marketing, client management, construction oversight, and staff mentorship and advancement.

 

Sam is an active member of NSPE-NH, holding many positions on the board including president from 2018 – 2020 and spearheading the NH’s National Engineers Week Planning Committee.  He is also active outside of the engineering community volunteering his time and skills to worthy causes like the Town of Amherst NH Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the nonprofit organization Friends of the Souhegan Valley Rail Trail. The mission of these two organizations is to expand safety and mobility for residents in the region through the expansion of alternative transportation infrastructure.

 

Sam resides in Amherst, NH with his wife Beccy and their two young daughters, Ariella and Autumn. He is the true definition of a family man, focusing his free time going on adventures and creating memories with his girls. Sam is also an avid runner and hiker, and a home renovation enthusiast.

 

 

 

Trailblazing: 2-mile stretch of Rockingham Rail Trail officially realized | Manchester Ink Link

Congratulations to the CMA Engineers teams that received ACEC-NH Engineering Excellence Awards today for the Cambridge Turnpike Improvement Project and Portsmouth Regional Stormwater Treatment Project, which were awarded Honor and Gold Awards, respectively.