Saco public works engineer Joe Laverrier retires after decades of service

The City of Saco announced the retirement of City Engineer Joe Laverrier on Sept. 8; the council and staff marked his departure at Monday’s meeting.

Public Works acknowledged Laverrier’s service dating to consulting work beginning in 1988 and his acceptance of the city engineer position in February 2015. Staff credited him with planning-board reviews and oversight of numerous roadway and utility projects, including Spring Hill Road, Millbrook Business Park, sewer separation work, pump station and treatment-plant upgrades, the Route 1 sewer extension and the Camp Ellis sheet pile wall design-build project.

Interim Administrator Emily Cole Prescott and Councilor Johnston thanked Laverrier for his institutional knowledge and “very strong attention to detail,” and noted his contributions to the Technical Design and Construction Standards Manual and other systems such as the GIS inventory and stormwater (MS4) compliance practices. Public Works said Laverrier’s work had a “very positive impact on all departments” and wished him a long and healthy retirement.