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MALSCE News A monthly member newsletter
September 2026 |
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MALSCE Sustaining Members: Allen Business Advisors, Allen & Major Associates, Inc., Beals and Thomas, Inc., Bracken Engineering, Brennan Consulting, Inc., BSC Group, Inc., Crocker Design Group, DGT Associates, E.T. Engineering Enterprises, Feldman Geospatial, Field Resources, Inc., Hancock Associates, Maine Technical Source, Merrill Engineers & Land Surveyors, Nitsch Engineering, Samiotes Consultants Inc., Spiller's, Topcon Solutions Store, VHB, Inc., Waypoint Technology Group, Woolpert, WSP |
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MALSCE President's Message |
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By Paul S. Campbell, PE, PLS, Principal and Owner, CHESS Engineering, and MALSCE President
Dear fellow MALSCE members and associates,
I hope you enjoyed your summer and your work finds you extremely busy with the coming end of the construction season. As a reminder, 2026 - 2027 dues invoices were sent by email in July, and you can renew your membership online through MALSCE's updated website and database.... Read more |
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MALSCE Events |
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MALSCE Board of Directors Dinner & Eastern MA/Cape Cod Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Alden Park, 160 Colony Place Plymouth, MA 02360 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Featuring a presentation from the founders of startup MintGrid!
MintGrid is a research platform for Massachusetts Survey Professionals that turns hours of pre-field deed, plan, abutter, and chain-of-title research into a project packet assembled in minutes. From a single property address, it pulls the subject deed, plan, and full chain of title, along with the deeds and chain of title for every selected abutter, across all 21 Massachusetts registries.
Join members of the MALSCE Board of Directors and the Eastern MA & Cape Cod Chapters for a dinner and networking in Plymouth!
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MALSCE Western MA Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Greenock Country Club, 220 West Park Street Lee, MA 01238 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join members of the MALSCE Western MA Chapter for a dinner meeting! The group will discuss membership, chapter leadership and the 2027 convention. Email Mark Annis by September 29 at [email protected] to RSVP. |
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Save the Date: 2027 Legal Perspectives Seminar
Friday, January 29, 2027 Conference Center at Waltham Woods, 860 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451 8:00 AM - 4:00PM
Look for registration and details in the coming months! |
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Save the Date: 2027 MALSCE Convention
Hosted by the MALSCE Western MA Chapter
Thursday, March 11, 2027 5:00 PM Dinner & Speaker Friday, March 12, 2027 Full day program University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1 Campus Center Way Amherst, MA 01003
Reserve your discounted overnight room at Hotel UMass here, and look out for more details in the coming months! |
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MALSCE News |
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Renew Your MALSCE Membership Today
The MALSCE Board of Directors would like to thank all MALSCE members who have paid their fiscal year 2027 dues since receiving their July invoices. Prompt payment of your dues ensures that you continue to receive the numerous benefits that MALSCE has to offer through June 30, 2027.
If you did not receive your MALSCE dues invoice or have any questions, please email [email protected]. |
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Donate to the MALSCE Education Trust
The MALSCE Education Trust is a 501(c) (3) organization that invests in students and educators for the future of the land surveying and civil engineering professions. Current initiatives include the annual MALSCE Education Trust scholarships for students of land surveying and civil engineering who are Massachusetts residents and ongoing support for the University of Maine Surveying program. Donations to the MALSCE Education Trust make these and other undertakings possible and available for you and future professionals. Please consider contributing today!
You can donate to the Trust by downloading and completing a donation form, or click here to donate online. |
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Other News |
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Ray Hintz Teaching 7 Land Surveying Workshops at UNH
The University of New Hampshire’s Professional Development & Training program is running seven workshops from September to May, all taught by Professor Ray Hintz of the University of Maine. The workshops are:
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All Cape Engineering Files Available
Greg Milne, son of the late John H. Milne, PLS, owner of All Cape Engineering in Hyannis, is looking for a surveyor or engineering and surveying firm interested in acquiring All Cape Engineering’s files.
The collection includes subdivision plans, septic designs, conservation permits, plot plans, building permits, and other surveying and engineering records stamped by the firm’s surveyors and civil, sanitation, and structural engineers. The files fill two 52” tall filing cabinets and are available free of charge.
If you are interested, please contact Greg Milne to arrange pickup. For those located on Cape Cod, Greg may also be able to arrange delivery.
Cell: 774-836-0960 Office: 508-775-0039 |
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MALSCE Education Trust Accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications
The MALSCE Education Trust was founded to enhance the profession of land surveying and civil engineering in Massachusetts by providing scholarship and education grants for the students of land surveying and civil engineering who are Massachusetts residents. The Trust is currently accepting applications for three scholarships, the Survey Certificate Program Scholarship, the Memorial Scholarship (for Bachelors or Associates Degree Students), and the UMaine Scholarship.
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Job Board |
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Looking to promote a job to MALSCE members? Click here to learn more about posting on the MALSCE job board. |
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Surveying Education Opportunities |
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Look to MALSCE News and the MALSCE website for information on available surveying education opportunities. UMaine has several different surveying degree and certificate programs available online, click here to learn more. Franklin Cummings Tech offers online courses for professionals currently working in the land surveying field who wish to become registered Professional Land Surveyors in Massachusetts. Other universities with online surveying and geomatics programs options include Ferris State University and Oregon Institute of Technology. |
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NSPS News |
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Check Out "Surveyor Says" NSPS' Podcast
Want to hear from the movers and shakers of the surveying profession? Each week, NSPS brings you conversations with the trendsetters and difference-makers that are helping to shape the world of surveying. Your host, NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch, sits down with various personalities to discuss all things surveying, all bundled in a 30-minute conversation.
Click here to listen to a recent episode. |
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NEW Podcast from the NSPS Young Surveyors Network!
Join the voices shaping the future of surveying on Between the Stakes Podcast. For Young Surveyors hosted by Young Surveyors. This dynamic series brings together emerging professionals, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of surveying and geospatial science.
Each episode dives into the topics that matter most to the next generation—business strategies, cutting-edge technology, workforce development, and the power of mentorship. Whether you're navigating your early career, expanding your expertise, or looking to give back to the profession, this podcast offers practical insights, real-world experiences, and inspiring conversations.
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Become a Certified Survey Technician
No matter what the future holds, prepare to meet challenges head on. Future-proof your resume by becoming a Certified Survey Technician (CST). This unique four-level certification program indicates official recognition by NSPS that a person can perform surveying tasks at a specific technical level. Show what you can do! Decide between the field or office track. Click here for more information. |
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MALSCE News is a monthly publication of the Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers. This newsletter highlights the program and activities of MALSCE and reports on national and local matters of interest to land surveyors and civil engineers. While we cannot promise to print all news items that we receive, if you have one to share with your fellow MALSCE members please forward it to Michelle Monette at [email protected]. |
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Send your questions and/or comments to Michelle Monette, MALSCE, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108, [email protected] P: 617/227-5551 | F: 617/227-6783, www.MALSCE.org |