Awards
Epsilon makes permits happen. We specialize in securing environmental approvals supporting real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients. We are also leaders in historic preservation consulting. Our reputation for practical strategies, a focused work effort, and successful project outcomes has made Epsilon a leader in these fields. Here are a few project awards that we and our valued clients and partners have received over the years.
2024
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Preservation Massachusetts' Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award
34 East Springfield Street in Boston (South End) received a 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award from Preservation Massachusetts. The project transformed a previously vacant, four-unit property into five affordable one-bedroom apartments specifically for veterans. Epsilon served as the historic preservation consultant for the project.
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Preservation Massachusetts' Paul & Niki Tsongas Award
The Lower Basin Barracks located in Boston received a 2024 Preservation Massachusetts Paul & Niki Tsongas Award, its highest honor. It was also recognized in 2023 receiving the prestigious Officer Station Design Gold Award in the Law Enforcement Facilities III Category. The project included the rehabilitation of the Upper Basin Barracks, preserving the historic character of the building, while modernizing it to meet functional needs, and created a public green space that serves as a gateway to Boston’s Esplanade. Epsilon served as the historic preservation consultant for the project.
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Preservation Massachusetts' Robert H. Kuehn, Jr Award
Frost Terrace located in Cambridge received a 2024 Robert H. Kuehn, Jr Award from Preservation Massachusetts. The project includes three historic houses with four apartments each and a modern addition with 28 units. The main house was moved 15 feet west and 8 feet north to fit the streetscape. The complex features private green space, a community room, EV chargers, a laundry room, and on-site management. Epsilon served as the historic preservation consultant for the project.
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Preservation Massachusetts' Robert H. Kuehn, Jr Award
The Forest River Bathhouse & Pool located in Salem received a 2024 Robert H. Kuehn, Jr Award from Preservation Massachusetts. The project restored the historic bathhouse into the fully accessible Forest River Outdoor Recreation & Nature Center, preserving its exterior stucco, corner quoins, roof parapet design, pool entrance, and north entrance gates. Epsilon served as the historic preservation consultant on both projects.
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Ruth H. Silman Award for Climate Change Project of the Year
The Vineyard Wind 1 Project was honored with the Ruth H. Silman Award for Climate Change Project of the Year. Epsilon is honored to be a key project team member, responsible for leading the permitting effort on Vineyard Wind 1, the nation's first large-scale offshore project.
2023
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Preservation Massachusetts' Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award
The Emerson & Sophia Prescott House in Leominster and The Pierce Building in Dorchester each received a 2023 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award from Preservation Massachusetts. The Pierce Building also received a Preservation Award from the Boston Preservation Alliance. Epsilon served as the historic preservation consultant on both projects.
The Pierce Building, Dorchester Emerson and Sophia Prescott House - 41 Summer Street, Leominster
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Preservation Massachusetts' Paul & Niki Tsongas Award
The Elias Brookings School located in Springfield received a 2023 Preservation Massachusetts Paul & Niki Tsongas Award, its highest honor. It was also recognized by the Springfield Preservation Trust with its 2022 Preservation Award. Epsilon served as the historic preservation consultant for the project.
2022
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Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice and Best Historic Rehab Development Awards
The Mary D. Stone Apartment Buildings in Auburn, Massachusetts won Affordable Housing Finance's top award, beating nearly 100 other contestants from across the country, and was also voted as Best Historic Rehab Development by the readers of the publication. Epsilon Principal Doug Kelleher and Preservation Planner Brielly McGlauflin worked closely with the property owner, Pennrose, and architectural firm DiMella Shaffer since 2017 to complete the state historic tax credit application process of rehabilitating the former school to affordable senior housing.
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Preservation Massachusetts' Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award
Epsilon provided historic preservation planning services to leading mechanical contractor J.C. Cannistraro by securing state and federal historic tax credits for its redevelopment of Building 16 in the former South Boston Naval Annex, located at 25 Fid Kennedy Avenue in South Boston, Massachusetts, which was recognized with the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy award.
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Preservation Massachusetts' Paul & Niki Tsongas Award
Liberty Affordable Housing Inc. in Fall River, Massachusetts and The Center for Human Development in Greenfield, Massachusetts, both Epsilon clients, each received a 2022 Paul & Niki Tsongas Award from Preservation Massachusetts for successful rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of these historic buildings.
Knitting Mill Apartments, Fall River The Sears Building, Greenfield
2021
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Environmental Business Council of New England’s Nicholas Humber Environmental-Energy Award for Outstanding Collaboration
Epsilon Principal Dave Hewett, along with representatives from the City of Worcester, Worcester Redevelopment Authority, Worcester Red Sox, Gilbane | AECOM Hunt Joint Venture, W. L. French Excavating Corporation, D’Agostino Izzo Quirk Architects, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc., Skanska USA, Inc., Madison Properties, Foley Hoag LLP, Wilcox & Barton, Bohler, Haley & Aldrich, Inc., the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection – Central Regional Office, MassDevelopment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Polar Beverages received this award for their joint effort on the Polar Park project.
2019
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Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award
Epsilon was a member of the team for the following two projects: Longfellow Brigde and Boston Volvo.
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NECA Career Recognition
Epsilon Founding Principal Ted Barten was recognized by the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association for his service throughout his career.
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Preservation Massachusetts Award
Epsilon was a member of the team for the following winning projects: nineZero Washington Street in Salem, Wood Worsted Mill in Lawrence, Longfellow Bridge in Boston, MGM Springfield in Springfield, Ivoery Keys Apartments in Leominster, Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments in Lenox, and Miller Block in Newton.
2018
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Environmental Business Council of New England’s Nicholas Humber Environmental-Energy Award for Outstanding Collaboration
Epsilon Principal Mike Howard, along with representatives from Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, GEI Consultants, Halvorson Design Partnership, Inc., Exponent, DeRosa Environmental Consulting, Inc., and SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC received this award for their joint effort on the Senator Joseph Finnegan Park at Port Norfolk project.
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Preservation Massachusetts' Paul E. Tsongas Award
Epsilon's historic resources group (Geoff Melhuish, William Young, Brian Lever, Brielly Allen, and Tonya Loveday) each received this award in recognition of being emerging leaders in the field.
2016
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National Housing & Rehabilitation Association’s Timmy Award
Epsilon was a member of the team for the Loft Five50 project in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which received the distinguished award in the "Best Historic Rehabilitation Project Utilizing Historic and Low Income Housing Tax Credits" category.
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WBJ Outstanding Women in Business
Epsilon Managing Principal Peggy Briggs received this award in recognition of her achievements and impact on the community.
2015
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Banker & Tradesman Top Company to Work With for Environmental Services
Epsilon received bronze in the commercial real estate category and silver in the design/construction category.
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Preservation Massachusetts' Paul E. Tsongas Award
Epsilon was a member of the team for the following winning projects: I.J. Fox Building in downtown Boston, North Bennet Street School in Boston's North End, Lynn & Boston Electric Railroad Company Car Barn in Salem, Waltham Watch Factory in Waltham, and Voke Lofts in Worcester.
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Women of FIRE
Epsilon Managing Principal Peggy Briggs received this award in recognition of her impact on the real estate industry.
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Zweig Group Best Firms to Work For
Epsilon placed #11 in the Environmental category.
2014
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Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award
Epsilon received this for our historic resources work associated with the Liberty Mutual Boston Headquarters (157 Berkeley Street) and the North Bennet Street School.
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Environmental Business Council of New England’s Stephen G. Lewis Environmental Merit Award for Service to the Environmental Industry
Epsilon Managing Principal Peggy Briggs received this award in recognition of meritorious service, dedication, and leadership to improving the quality of the environment in New England.
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Preserve Rhode Island and Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Rhody Award
Epsilon received this for our historic resources work associated with converting the Anthony Mill in Coventry, RI into 122 rental apartments.
2013
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms (#10)
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Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award
Epsilon received this for our historic resources work associated with the new Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital located in Charleston, MA.
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Environmental Business Council of New England’s EBC Nicholas Humber Environmental-Energy Award for Outstanding Collaboration
Epsilon Principal Les Smith, along with representatives from Comcast, NSTAR Electric Company, Power Engineers, LLC, and the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management received this award for their joint effort on the Matha's Vineyard Hybrid Submarine Cable Project.
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Preservation Massachusetts’ Paul E. Tsongas Award
Members of Epsilon's historic team - Doug Kelleher, Maureen Cavanaugh, and Taya Dixon - were recognized for their instrumental role as preservation consultants in the advancement of historic tax credit projects.
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Preserve Rhode Island and Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Rhody Award
Epsilon received this for our historic resources work associated with converting the Pocasset Mill into apartments in Johnston, RI.
2012
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms (#14)
2011
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms (#15)
2010
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms (#13)
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The Massachusetts Historical Commission’s Preservation Award
Epsilon received this for our historic resources work associated with the adaptive reuse, rehabilitation & restoration of the Hamel Mill Lofts in Haverhill, MA.
2009
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms (#8)
2008
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms (#9)
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Environmental Business Council of New England’s EBC Nicholas Humber Environmental-Energy Award for Outstanding Collaboration
Epsilon, along with representatives from the Braintree Electric Light Department, the Town of Braintree, the State of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and U.S. EPA, received this award for their joint effort on the Braintree Electric Light Department, Thomas A. Watson Generating Station.
2007
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms ( #13)
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Environmental Business Council of New England’s Stephen G. Lewis Environmental Merit Award for Service to the Environmental Industry
Epsilon Principal Samuel G. Mygatt received this award in recognition of meritorious service, dedication, and leadership to improving the quality of the environment in New England.
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The John A.S. McGlennon Environmental-Energy Award for Corporate Leadership
Awarded the by Environmental Business Council of New England
2006
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Boston Business Journal’s Area's Largest Environmental Engineering Firms (#17)
2005
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Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work
2003
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Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work
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The Massachusetts Historical Commission’s Preservation Award
Epsilon received this award for our historic resource work associated with the rehabilitation and restoration of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Boston, MA.
2002
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Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award for Business Excellence