Business View Civil and Municipal | May 2021

33 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL MAY 2021 ST . ALBANS , VERMONT waterfront. “We’re avidly and eagerly discussing the construction of a boat launch to drive economic activity to our historic Bay Area,” says Deso, “and we just received voter approval to construct a $4.5 million new Town Hall, also in the Bay Area.” All were made possible by leveraging the annual income received through the municipality’s 1 percent local option sales tax. “In addition, the City just passed a bond for a $5 million year-round pool, to be located at the Hard’ack recreation facility,” says City Mayor Tim Smith. “We’ve also just completed a $1 million ski lodge. We have a small rope tow, plus an extensive trail network on 250 acres between two organisations. So, the commitment to recreation is absolutely there.” “For the last seven or eight years, St. Albans has been trying to do something different,” Cloud reveals. “We were a historic center, with a lot of Courtesy of the City of St. Albans When people live and work downtown, it means more people are supporting local businesses on a day-to-day basis. When businesses thrive, communities thrive. In partnership with Grant Butterfield, Bill Niquette and the City of St. Albans, VT, DEW Construction is honored to be part of the City’s revitalization and economic growth initiatives. Since 1997, DEW has been building successful commercial construction projects and solid partnerships throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Northeast region. DEW’s success in the industry is the result of diverse teams of specialists who collaborate, innovate, and deliver. We understand that client satisfaction is the most important and fulfilling part of what we do every day. We Believe: People come first. Communication is critical to success. Accountability binds us. Process guarantees predictable results. Safety is a way of life. Partnerships are built on trust. Community makes us stronger. Today, we express this simply as BUILDING WHAT MATTER MOST. ...... For more information, please visit our website DEWconstruction.com