USACE birthday cake cutting
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(from left) Andrew Jin of ERDC, Maj. Gen. Mark Quander, Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, USACE, and Col. Justin Pabis, New England District Commander, cut the birthday cake with a ceremonial sword during New England District's 251st birthday celebration, June 16. In his remarks, Maj. Gen. Quander thanked the District team for their hard work.
McInerny is the 2026 Distinguished Civilian Gallery inductee
Joe McInerny is inducted into the Distinguished Civilian Gallery
Colonel Justin R. Pabis, New England District Commander, assist Joesph McInerny unveil the display that will appear in the Gallery during the annual Founder's Day ceremony, June 26, 2026 in Concord, Massachusetts.
MIT-Lincoln Labs Topping Off Ceremony
MIT-Lincoln Labs Topping Off Ceremony
Construction workers stand atop the steel framework of a multi-story building during a topping out ceremony, holding an American flag and a evergreen tree — traditional symbols marking the placement of the final beam — as a crane lowers the last steel beam into position.
USACE New England District contractor, AGM Marine Contractors, perform dredging operations in the Narraguagus River.
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USACE New England District contractor, AGM Marine Contractors, perform dredging operations in the Narraguagus River. The project was completed ahead of schedule and within budget.
Colonel Justin R. Pabis, New England District Commander, presents Kristine Ekholm the Civilian Service Commendation Medal and a Bunker Hill plaque for her nomination for the Hydrology/Hydraulics & Coastal Professional of the Year during the District's Founder's Day celebration, June 26, 2026.
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Colonel Justin R. Pabis, New England District Commander, presents Kristine Ekholm the Civilian Service Commendation Medal and a Bunker Hill plaque for her nomination for the Hydrology/Hydraulics & Coastal Professional of the Year during the District's Founder's Day celebration, June 26, 2026.
Buffumville Lake Boat Launch
Buffumville Lake Boat Launch
A boat launch is located on the south side of Oxford Road opposite the entrance to the park. The boat launch area contains a 12-foot-wide concrete launching lane at the water’s edge and two gravel parking areas. Boaters can access the north side of the lake through a culvert under Oxford Road.
Natural Resource Management
Natural Resource Management
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the natural resources at Buffumville Lake for multiple uses: flood risk management, wildlife habitat, forest production, watershed protection, and outdoor recreation. Here a female snapping turtle was spotted laying her eggs along the rip rap of Buffumville Dam.
Swimming beach
Buffumville Park Swimming Beach
The swimming beach is a popular local destination in the summer. There is no lifeguard on duty, and the swimming area is delineated by buoys. The maximum depth is 5 feet. Buffumville Lake Park Rangers routinely patrol the beach and other recreation areas
Disc golf course
Disc Golf Course
The Buffumville Lake Disc Golf Course has 18 holes and is suitable for all ages and skill levels. The course consists of 30 tee pads and corresponding basket “holes” and is located adjacent to the office, dam, and surrounding forest land.
The contractor digs a trench to run the waterline.
Bucks Harbor Waterline installation
The contractor digs a trench to run the waterline.
A waterline is installed at Bucks Harbor to bring clean drinking water to residents.
Waterline at Bucks Harbor
A waterline is installed at Bucks Harbor to bring clean drinking water to residents.
Cadet Leo Puntillo spent a month with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District learning about engineering in the U.S. Army.
Cadet Leo Puntillo's internship
Cadet Leo Puntillo spent a month with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District learning about engineering in the U.S. Army.

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(from left) Andrew Jin of ERDC, Maj. Gen. Mark Quander, Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, USACE, and Col. Justin Pabis, New England District Commander, cut the birthday cake with a ceremonial sword during New England District's 251st birthday celebration, June 16. In his remarks, Maj. Gen. Quander thanked the District team for their hard work.
USACE New England District contractor, AGM Marine Contractors, perform dredging operations in the Narraguagus River. The project was completed ahead of schedule and within budget.
Construction workers stand atop the steel framework of a multi-story building during a topping out ceremony, holding an American flag and a evergreen tree — traditional symbols marking the placement of the final beam — as a crane lowers the last steel beam into position.
Colonel Justin R. Pabis, New England District Commander, assist Joesph McInerny unveil the display that will appear in the Gallery during the annual Founder's Day ceremony, June 26, 2026 in Concord, Massachusetts.

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New England District Hydrology Chief Honored with Civilian Service Commendation Medal
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CONCORD, Mass. — Kristina Ekholm, chief of the Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Section in the Engineering Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, has received the...
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It’s said that failing to plan is planning to fail. Having a plan, whether in your personal or professional life, in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency situation is sometimes easier...
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NAE-2004-01359
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The applicant proposes to remove the existing, deteriorated marina and travel liftstructures at 722 River Road and replace them with a new, expanded facility. Theproject includes the construction of a...
NAE-2026-00470
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The proposed development would result in the discharge of fill material into 37,322 square feet (SF) (0.85 acre) of forested and scrub-shrub wetland to construct 14 single-family home lots and two...
NAE-2014-01550
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The project proposes to complete maintenance dredging to support navigation of both private and commercial boats over a period of ten years at both Polpis Harbor and Hither Creek. The maintenance...
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7/29/2026
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