Municipal Consulting

Nitsch Engineering has been helping with the revitalization of the closed Fort Devens Military Reservation for more than five years. In 1996, the Devens Enterprise Commission (DEC) first contracted with Nitsch Engineering to prepare new site plan rules and regulations for the "Devens Enterprise Zone," which now consists of 14 distinct zoning districts. Each district has specific planning goals that are sensitive to the area's unique abutters, historical significance, environmental impacts, and existing infrastructure. Nitsch Engineering has critiqued more than 50 Level II permit applications for sound engineering practices, off-site impacts, coordination with other projects under review or construction, and compliance with local regulations (zoning, site plan, and subdivision). The DEC recently extended Nitsch Engineering's contract to 2003. Using Nitsch Engineering's recommendations, the DEC will continue to develop the Devens Enterprise Zone into an economically viable community.

For more than 11 years, Nitsch Engineering has enjoyed an on-going consulting relationship with the Town of Groton. We've provided engineering review services on over 110 site plan and subdivision projects on an on-call basis. Additionally, Nitsch Engineering has reviewed existing road conditions and recommended improvements to be constructed within a limited budget, revised the Subdivision Rules and Regulations with the Planning Board, prepared a Construction Appendix for use in all new roadway design and construction, and prepared Site Plan Checklists and Subdivision Checklists. In general, our services are summarized as follows.

• Review of site plans, preliminary and definitive subdivisions, Notices of Intent, and roadway and utility designs for constructability and conformity to town and state regulations
• Technical support at public hearings/meetings and site walks
• Construction field observations to ensure conformance with construction standards and permits
• Preparation of construction cost estimates for performance bonds

Similar in scope to our on-call consulting in Groton, Nitsch Engineering performs the following tasks for the Town of Weston.

• Review of site plans; preliminary, definitive, and flexible subdivisions; and roadway and utility designs for constructability and conformity to town and state regulations
• Technical support at public hearings/meetings and site walks
• Construction field observations to ensure conformance with proper construction standards and permits
• Preparation of construction cost estimates for performance bonds
• General engineering and technical assistance in matters before the Planning Board