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Stamford Hurricane Protection Barrier Update
8/5/2025 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced that FY25 funds have been received, and the district is continuing to plan for necessary maintenance and repair of the Stamford...
USACE Proceeding with Phase I Design at Camp Ellis Shoreline Mitigation Project
2/6/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District (USACE) is pleased to share that it is proceeding with designs for Phase I of the Camp Ellis Beach Shoreline Damage Mitigation Project. Phase I...
USACE, MassDOT, and FHWA Sign Agreement for Sagamore Bridge Replacement
10/4/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the...
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West Hill Dam team, bird watchers participate in bird counting event
Local bird watchers descended upon West Hill Dam armed with pen, paper and a few binoculars to participate in West Hill Dam’s annual Backyard Bird Count.
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System Management Engineering Facility Project progressing at Hanscom Air Force Base
Construction of the System Management Engineering Facility (SMEF), the 40,000 square foot, 2-story addition, is well underway and progressing rapidly.
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District begins dredging of Plymouth Harbor Federal Navigation Project
For vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.
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News From Around the Corps

Michelle Mandel named chief of Alaska District's Contracting Division
1/28/2026
Michelle Mandel became the chief of the Contracting Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District on January 25, 2026. In this role, she oversees contracting work for the diverse...
USACE employees rescue Mississippi motorist during winter storm response
2/6/2026
While on one emergency response mission, two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees found themselves in the middle of another...
New software helps military planners predict mud season
1/8/2026
A new software tool called the “Mud Threat Score” now provides military planners with real-time frozen ground and thaw predictions at 30-meter resolution, anytime, anywhere in the world.Developed by...
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  • April

    Col. Barron and the rest of the official party break ground on the Hanscom Air Force Base Dormitory construction, March 13, 2017.

    District, Partners break ground for new Hanscom dormitory

    New England District officials participated in an event to kick off the construction of a project that will result in a better life environment for unaccompanied Air Force service members.The ground breaking ceremony for the new $12.6 million Airman dormitory took place March 13 at the construction site on Hanscom Air Force Base.  Col. Christopher

  • October

    October 22, 1963 - Littlleville Dam, Huntington, Massachusetts. In conjunction with Knightville Dam, Littleville Lake provides flood protection to Huntington, Westfield, West Springfield, and other communities on the Westfield River. Littleville Lake also helps to reduce damages along the main stem of the Connecticut River. Littleville Lake is a multipurpose reservoir, serving as a backup water supply area for Springfield in addition to its flood control function.

    New England District celebrates milestone anniversaries for Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam

    Between them, Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam in Massachusetts both have served the people of New England by keeping dangerous floodwaters at bay for  a total of 125 years.  Local representatives joined members of the New England District team in commemorating the 75th anniversary of Knightville Dam and the 50th anniversary of Littleville Dam,
  • Richard Reardon, retired Chief of Engineering/Planning was inducted into the New England District's Distinguished Civilian Gallery during the Founder's Day awards ceremony, June 11, 2000.

    Distinguished Civilian Gallery Member receives prestigious award from Alma Mater

    Richard Reardon, retired Chief of Engineering/Planning and Distinguished Civilian Gallery Member, received the Academy of Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.  The induction recognizes the outstanding contribution he made to the engineering profession as judged

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