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December 11, 2019 2:48 pm

CLIMATE CHANGE IS PUSHING MASSACHUSETTS TO TAKE DOWN OLD DAMS

E.T.& L. Corp.'s work on the Holmes Dam removal and Town Brook restoration in Plymouth has been featured in a report done by Fox 25 News on the removal of old dams in Massachusetts. Read the full article here: https://www.boston25news.com/news/climate-change-is-pushing-massachuset…
November 12, 2019 2:47 pm

TOP 100 WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS

For the 19th year in a row, E.T.& L. Corp. has been recognized as one of the top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe’s “Women & Power” magazine. The list is created each year by The Commonwealth Institute, a nonprofit that uses its own formula to rank…
December 7, 2018 8:17 am

TOP 100 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS IN MASSACHUSETTS

In this year’s “Women & Power” magazine by The Boston Globe, E.T.& L. Corp. is pleased to be listed once again with the top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. E.T.& L. Corp. has made the cut for 18 years in a row, among for-profit and nonprofit businesses from all industries.…
November 12, 2017 8:21 am

OPENING OF EAST STREET BRIDGE IN LUDLOW/WILBRAHAM IS MAKING NEWS!

The rehabilitation of the East Street Bridge in Ludlow and Wilbraham has the community, who has been unable to use this closed bridge for over 2 ½ years, very excited. E.T.& L. Corp. finished this project two weeks ahead of schedule, and the reopening of the bridge got significant coverage…
November 7, 2017 8:43 am

MASSACHUSETTS TOP 100 WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES IN 2016

Once again, E.T.& L. Corp. has made it onto The Globe Magazine and The Commonwealth Institute's list of Massachusetts' Top 100 Women-Led Businesses. 2016 marks the 15th year that The Commonwealth has put together this list of "...the most noteworthy companies and nonprofits helmed by women." E.T.& L. Corp has…
October 27, 2017 8:22 am

2017 TOP WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES OF MASSACHUSETTS

For the 16th year in a row, E.T.& L. Corp. has been among the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts, featured in The Boston Globe’s “Women & Power” magazine. The Boston Globe, working with The Commonwealth Institute, creates the list by looking at factors like revenue or operating budget, number…
August 25, 2017 2:49 pm

OPENING OF EAST STREET BRIDGE IN LUDLOW/WILBRAHAM IS MAKING NEWS!

The rehabilitation of the East Street Bridge in Ludlow and Wilbraham has the community, who has been unable to use this closed bridge for over 2 ½ years, very excited. E.T.& L. Corp. finished this project two weeks ahead of schedule, and the reopening of the bridge got significant coverage…
February 24, 2017 8:42 am

JENNIE LEE COLOSI NAMED WORCESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL’S SMALL BUSINESS LEADER OF 2017

In an article published February 20, 2017, the Worcester Business Journal recognized Jennie Lee Colosi, President of E.T.& L. Corp., as 2017’s Small Business Leader of the Year. The Worcester Business Journal publishes an annual Business Leader issue, which awards an outstanding individual in each of the categories of Small…
November 3, 2014 8:43 am

2014 TOP 100 WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS

E.T.& L. Corp. has been included in The Boston Globe Magazine and The Commonwealth Institute’s annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts.  Honored companies were selected based on revenue or operating budget, workplace and management diversity, innovation and number of full-time employees.  This is the 13th year that The Commonwealth Institute,…
December 3, 2013 8:45 am

MASSACHUSETTS’ TOP WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES 2013

For the 10th straight year, E.T.& L. Corp. has been honored as one of the Commonwealth’s top women led businesses. The Commonwealth Institute, a nonprofit organization, has been compiling their annual list since 2002. The Boston Globe Magazine published the annual list on November 3, 2013. Once again this year,…
December 3, 2013 8:44 am

E.T.& L. CORP. HONORED BY THE FAMILY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

E.T.& L. Corp. was recently recognized by The Family Business Association (FBA), the leading independent non-profit organization serving family business enterprises, with the Mid-Size business award. E.T.& L. Corp. was one of 10 highly successful Massachusetts family businesses honored at the ceremony in Cambridge, MA. The FBA awards recognize the…
February 21, 2013 8:46 am

BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL’S THE LIST 2012: TOP 100 WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES

For the 9th straight year, E.T.& L. Corp. has been honored as one of the area's top women led businesses.  The Boston Business Journal has been compiling their annual list since 2004.  This year E.T.& L. Corp. appeared on the list at No. 26.  The TJX Companies, Inc. remained on the top…
January 26, 2012 8:47 am

E.T.& L. CORP. HONORED AS ONE OF TOP WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES IN MA

On December 1, 2011, the Boston Business Journal revealed their Top  Women-Led Businesses at the Westin Copley Hotel. Of the 100 businesses honored at this celebratory breakfest, E.T.& L. Corp. placed at No. 25. The TJX Companies, Inc. and BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. came in at numbers one and two,…
July 19, 2011 8:48 am

WORCESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS 2011

E.T. & L. Corp. was honored to receive a WBJ Family Business Award for mid-sized businesses in the Worcester region. This is the video produced by Marc Sera Productions for the award ceremony.
July 19, 2011 8:47 am

E.T.& L. CORP. RECEIVES WORCESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD

By Sarah Rolph Worcester Business Journal - Family Business Award Issue (June 6, 2011)   "We are survivors," says Jennie Lee Colosi of the firm she leads, E.T. & L. of Stow, which was once led by her father. For more than 65 years, the heavy construction company has survived,…
January 13, 2011 8:49 am

RAIL TRAIL BRIDGE LIFTED IN PLACE – NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE

By Paul Fournier New England Construction Magazine - Volume 74 Number 12 Cranes place 180-ft. span over Northampton highway on abutments supported by Reinforced Earth as part of E.T.& L. Corp. project As scores of people watched on a Sunday afternoon in late September, two cranes hoisted a 180-ft. long…
January 12, 2011 9:06 am

E.T.& L. CORP AMONG MASSACHUSETTS? TOP 100 WOMEN-LED COMPANIES FOR A DECADE

In 2002, Babson College?s Center for Women?s Leadership and The Commonwealth Institute began an annual research project regarding the consummate women-led companies in Massachusetts. With the data gathered from a survey sent to female CEOs within the state, they tabulate not only scores of comparative statistics, but they also publish…
December 23, 2010 9:07 am

BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – TESTIMONIAL

Mr. Richard Masucci Project Manager/Estimator E.T. & L. Corp. 873 Great Road Stow, MA 01775 Dear Mr. Masucci, I would like to thank you and the work crew who are rebuilding the bridge on Route 148 in Brookfield, Massachusetts. We were very concerned about how difficult it would be for…
November 15, 2010 9:08 am

DRIVERS COMFORTABLE WITH NEW CONNECTOR

By Trevor Jones The Berkshire Eagle LANESBOROUGH – The Route 7-Route 8 connector road was open for the first time in six months on Wednesday, and minus some serious bumps, things were back to normal as a steady stream of vehicles traveled up and down the newly reconstructed road. “It’s…
October 20, 2010 9:11 am

MALL ROAD OPENS TO TRAFFIC

By Tony Dobrowolski The Berkshire Eagle LANESBOROUGH – Do you recall what the old Route 7-Route 8 Connector Road was like – the undulating pavement and the potholes? The “ker-thunk, ker-thunk” of the car while driving the road between Route 7 and the Berkshire Mall? This morning at 8:30, when…
October 20, 2010 9:09 am

NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED MALL ROAD OPENS TO TRAFFIC

iBerkshires.com LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The westerly access to the Berkshire Mall via Route 7 opened this morning, Wednesday, nearly one month ahead of schedule. ?? The $6.3 million project was funded by the federal stimulus American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.?? The early completion triggers a bonus for the contractor worth…
August 12, 2010 9:15 am

PROJECT OF THE YEAR: ENVIRONMENT $10 MILLION – $100 MILLION

Landfill Closure in Brookline, Massachusetts Managing Agency: Town of Brookline, Massachusetts Primary Contractor: E.T.& L. Corp. Primary Consultant: Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. Nominated By: APWA New England Chapter The Town of Brookline, Massachusetts’ Landfill Closure project is an excellent example to municipalities throughout the United States under mandates to meet the regulatory requirements…
August 12, 2010 9:14 am

ACCELERATED BRIDGE PROGRAM COMPLETES FIRST PROJECT UNDER BUDGET AND ON-TIME

By Richard Nangle, Mass Highway CIM Construction Journal The project to repair the Edgell Road/Main Street bridge over Route 9 in Framingham is the first under the Patrick Administration’s historic eight-year, $3 billion Accelerated Bridge Program to be completed. Coming in on-schedule and under-budget, the project sets the right tone…
August 12, 2010 9:13 am

E.T.& L. CONSTRUCTION CORP. BUILDING BIG IN NEW ENGLAND

Produced by Suzanne Mason & Written by Holly Alexander US Developers Journal When you spot a woman on a bridge, landfill or road construction project contracted to E.T.& L. Corp. based in Stow, Massachusetts, there’s a good chance it will be Jennie Lee Colosi, president, treasurer and owner of the…
July 23, 2010 9:16 am

THANK YOU

Thank you so much to the crew who rebuilt the Prospect Street bridge. It was so exciting to drive over it for the first time yesterday.  They worked hard and fast and did an incredible job.  It was very impressive to witness their diligent work, and a bunch of us…
July 23, 2010 9:15 am

MONTAGUE BRIDGE – THANK YOU

Dear E.T.& L. Corp., I live on Central Street where your company just finished the Spring Street/Prospect Street Bridge.  Wanted to say on behalf of my neighbors and myself thank you for a good job and the men working on the bridge were very nice - not complaining for months…
April 1, 2010 9:18 am

HARDWICK WARE BRIDGE VIDEO

Because the Gilbertville Bridge is recognized as a national historic landmark, the new structural support had to be installed without harming the existing timber bridge. In order to do so, E.T.& L. Corp. jacked the  covered bridge approximately seven feet off of the existing bridge abutment. A carrier beam was…
March 24, 2010 10:14 am

HER VISION HER COMPANY

Leaders define companies with their values. Learn more about Jennie Lee Colosi and how her vision makes us better.
October 7, 2009 10:15 am

ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS CORP. – TESTIMONIAL

Jennie Lee Colosi & Garry Balboni E.T.& L. Corp. Worcester EMAS Installation As I stated to you both in person, working with John Santos and his crew was a real pleasure for both Mike Markee and I.  Their attention to detail and overall work ethic resulted in one of the…
September 19, 2009 10:17 am

FINAL REPORT ON EBT PROTECTION PLAN

Subject:        Final Report on EBT Protection Plan for Route 6-Edgehill Road Project in Bourne Good afternoon, Amy. Please find attached the final report that closes the Eastern Box Turtle Protection Plan for the Bourne Scenic Highway (Route 6 – Edgehill Road) Project. As you will read, the plan was…
September 1, 2009 10:18 am

WORCESTER AIRPORT VIDEO

One thousand foot high Worcester Airport has been hampered by safety zone issues due to impacts of roads and steep slopes.  E.T.& L. Corp. constructed Worcester’s second EMAS (Engineered Materials Arresting System) during an 85 day schedule in 2009 for the Mass Port Authority and the City of Worcester.  This…
July 23, 2009 10:19 am

JSL ENGINEERING, INC. – TESTIMONIAL

Mr. Ken Straney E.T.& L. Corp. 873 Great Road (Ste 202) Stow, MA 01775 Dear Ken, I wish to thank you again for your participation on the Cohasset Bridge Project. It was a pleasure working with you and your staff. Your professionalism, can-do attitude and quality of work was exceptional…
December 6, 2008 10:20 am

CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL, VOL. 87 NO. 49

CIM member E.T. &L. Corp., of Stow, MA is working on a $3.1 million MassHighway project in Bourne, MA. The project will improve the safety and flow of traffic at the intersection of Route 6 (Scenic Highway) and Edgehill Road with the installation of a traffic signal, raised concrete medians,…
November 11, 2008 10:21 am

BILLERICA BRIDGE REOPENING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

The Sun BILLERICA – Avoiding the Route 4 bridge on morning commutes won’t be necessary come tomorrow. The 82-year-old bridge, on Nashua Road in West Billerica, is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, more than six months ahead of schedule. “It’s going to ease traffic in that area,” said Abdul Alkhatib, director…
October 4, 2008 10:22 am

WHAT IS IT? – THE PATRIOT LEDGER

Construction site of the new ramp to Interstate 93 and Route 3 off Burgin Parkway in Quincy at the Crown Colony office park. Wondering what that new building is going to be or why workers are digging up a street? We’ll pick a project to tell you about every Monday,…
August 25, 2008 10:23 am

E.T.& L. CORP.’S JENNIE LEE COLOSI TALKS ABOUT WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

By Joanne Ray New England Construction 1. Who are you as a business? What do you do and how many employees do you have? E.T.& L. Corp. is a woman-owned, heavy and highway contractor founded in 1945 and located in Stow, MA. We perform general contracting services to both the…
August 2, 2008 10:24 am

CAPE COD TRIP JUST SAILS WITH SAGAMORE “FLYOVER”

By Keith O’Brien Globe Staff BOURNE – In the four years that Jose Velez has owned a vacation home on Cape Cod, he has tried almost everything to avoid the dreaded Cape-bound traffic on warm summer weekends. One solution: leaving his home in Wellesley at 1 a.m. or later. “It’s…
July 1, 2007 9:16 am

NORTH ADAMS AIRPORT VIDEO

Just below the northern slope of Mount Greylock lies the 4,300 foot Runway 11-29 at the Harriman & West Airport in North Adams, Massachusetts. E.T.& L. Corp. was awarded a $6 million contract to reconstruct the full runway in 2010. Existing taxiway stubs were also relocated to new locations, a…
October 1, 2006 10:27 am

SAGAMORE ROTARY OPENING VIDEO

In 2007, E.T.& L. completed its largest project to date: a $37 million grade-separated interchange replacing the Sagamore Bridge Rotary, infamous for causing terrible traffic on and off the popular vacation destination of Cape Cod. The project essentially lowered Route 6 (Scenic Highway) below Route 3 and constructed a new…
June 23, 2006 10:25 am

STOW-BASED E.T.& L. CORP. IS NAMED AMONG TOP 100 WOMAN-LED BUSINESSES IN STATE

Woman-Run Businesses In Massachusetts Double State And National Growth Rates Stow, MA – Oct. 23, 2006 – A major research study released today by Babson College and The Commonwealth Institute finds that 55 percent of woman-led businesses in Massachusetts grew by more than five percent in 2005, which more than doubles the state average,…
November 16, 2005 10:29 am

TESTIMONIAL FROM THE BOYD FAMILY

To Richard Bradley, Hi, I am writing this letter to you to express our gratitude to all of the men that worked in front of our house and on the beautiful stone wall. They went beyond the call of duty. We have never seen such workers in the bitter cold,…
January 6, 1995 10:30 am

NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH – TESTIMONIAL

Ms. Jennie Colosi, President E.T.& L. Corp. Dear Ms. Colosi: On behalf of the Northampton Board of Health, I would like to thank you for the fine work that the E.T.& L. Construction Corp. did on the recently completed Northampton Regional Landfill Capping/Expansion project. E.T.& L.’s planning and extensive organization…