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MALSCE News A monthly Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers member newsletter
February/March 2026 |
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MALSCE Sustaining Members: Allen & Major Associates, Inc., Beals and Thomas, Inc., Bluesky Geospatial Limited, 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, 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,
It was a pleasure spending time with you at our Annual Convention this month, which was the highest turnout for a convention in recent history! ... Read more |
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MALSCE Events |
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Massachusetts Wetlands & The Surveyor: Navigating Riverfront Nuances, Elevation-Based Resource Areas, and Coastal Bank Transects
Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Christopher M. Lucas, PWS, CWS, RPSS Certified Wetland Scientist/Professional Soil Scientist, Lucas Environmental, LLC
Precision in the field is only half the battle when navigating the complexities of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA). This technical webinar, presented by Christopher Lucas of Lucas Environmental, LLC (LE), provides a deep dive into the critical intersection of wetland science and land surveying. Rather than a broad overview, we will focus on the practical application of the WPA, specifically distinguishing between field-delineated inland resources and the elevation-based coastal resource areas that require seamless coordination between the surveyor and the wetland consultant.
Click here to learn more and register. |
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MALSCE Proprietors' Council Luncheon Meeting
Thursday, April 16, 2026 The Engineering Center, One Walnut Street Boston, MA 02108 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Moderator: Tim Armstrong, PLS
Join us for this MALSCE Proprietors’ Council meeting, under the new leadership of Tim Armstrong. Attend this luncheon meeting and help decide the future direction of the Council. Meeting agenda items to follow.
Click here to learn more and register. |
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The Business Side of Land Surveying Firms
Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Patrick Kimera, MBA, MSA, Founder, KPI Solutions Inc.
Land surveying firms are built on technical expertise, but long-term success depends on mastering the business of the business.
In this session, Patrick Kimera will break down the key drivers that determine the continued success of a land surveying firm.
Key topics include:
This session provides clear, actionable insights to help firm owners and leaders strengthen their business foundation and translate technical expertise into consistent financial success.
Click here to learn more and register. |
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MALSCE News |
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2026 MALSCE Convention
MALSCE leaders are pleased to report that the 2026 MALSCE Convention, which was held on Friday and Saturday, March 6 & 7, at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center, was judged to be a great success. The convention attracted 162 registrants, the highest number of attendees in more than a decade.
A Convention Planning Committee, chaired by Shaine Bonin, MALSCE vice president, was charged with the task of developing and presenting this year's convention. After months of planning, with the help of MALSCE Western MA chapter leaders, Shaine planned eight general and concurrent sessions, an exhibit featuring eleven exhibitors, MALSCE Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, and a reception and auction to benefit the MALSCE Education Trust. |
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Wayne Jalbert Named MALSCE Surveyor of the Year
Wayne C. Jalbert, PLS, president of Hancock Associates, was named the recipient of MALSCE's prestigious 2025 Surveyor of the Year Award during the 2026 MALSCE Convention’s Annual Meeting.
The Surveyor of the Year award is annually presented to a professional land surveyor who has provided outstanding leadership for the profession. The MALSCE Awards Committee, which is comprised of the four most recent Surveyor of the Year Award winners, selected Wayne in appreciation of his exemplary years of professional excellence, dedication to the highest standards, and meaningful contributions to the profession of land surveying. His continued support of UMass Lowell—one of the few engineering programs in the Commonwealth to offer coursework in land surveying—is both significant and noteworthy. His strong advocacy for MALSCE membership and active involvement within his organization is also deserving of recognition.
The tradition of selecting a Surveyor of the Year dates back to MALSCE’s early days. It allows the association the opportunity to honor and thank a leader who has been exemplary for their service to MALSCE, the profession and the community. You can see the names of the past award recipients on the MALSCE website. |
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Clark Donkin Given MALSCE Presidential Citation |
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Clark Donkin, PLS, district survey supervisor at MassDOT, was the recipient of a 2026 MALSCE Presidential Citation during this year's annual convention. Presidential citations are awarded at the discretion of the MALSCE president to individuals who they feel have distinguished themselves by their contributions to MALSCE and/or the land surveying profession.
MALSCE President Paul Campbell, PE, PLS, presented Clark with this award in recognition of his more than 20 years of dedicated involvement in MALSCE's Fundamentals of Surveying Exam Refresher course, helping to prepare aspiring surveyors on their path to licensure. His distinguished career in both the public and private sectors, along with time he has spent with MALSCE, has earned the respect and admiration of his peers.
Clark, pictured on the left, received his citation on Saturday morning from President Paul Campbell. |
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Thank You to Our Convention Exhibitors!
MALSCE leaders would also like to thank representatives of the following 2026 MALSCE Convention exhibitors for their participation and support:
Bluesky Geospatial Ltd. CADNET Services, LLP Carlson Software Franklin Cummings Tech Keystone Precision Solutions Maine Technical Source NavVis Resource Options, Inc. Topcon Solutions Store Wachusett Survey Solutions Waypoint Technology Group |
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Thank You to Our Sustaining Members and Convention Sponsors!
Members of the MALSCE Board of Directors and Convention Planning Committee would like to thank the Sustaining Members and Convention Sponsors for their financial support of this annual event. Click here to read more. |
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Other News |
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J. Daniel Mooney (1955 - 2026)
Daniel Mooney, former President of Colonial Land Surveying and the artist and calligrapher behind MALSCE's Surveyor of the Year and Presidential Citation certificates, sadly passed away on March 8. Click here to read his full obituary. |
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Licensed Surveyors: Take a Survey from NCEES on the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) is looking for licensed surveyors to participate in a 20-30 minute survey of the knowledge topics required for individuals eligible to take the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam.
Click here to take the survey by April 6. |
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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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Job Board |
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Bid Opportunity - MA Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), Office of Real Estate Management (OREM), is announcing an upcoming bid opportunity for professional real estate related services.
DCAMM anticipates issuing a solicitation in the near future for multiple service categories, which are expected to include, but may not be limited to:
Click here to learn more. |
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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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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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Check Out the NSPS Beasurveyor Website
Developed through a collaborative effort between NSPS and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), the redesigned beasurveyor.com now includes more outreach resources to engage young people and teach about surveying. |
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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 mmonette@engineers.org. |
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Send your questions and/or comments to Michelle Monette, MALSCE, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108, mmonette@engineers.org P: 617/227-5551 | F: 617/227-6783, www.MALSCE.org |