Rebuilding an Icon: DiPrete Engineering’s Role in Matunuck Oyster Bar Reconstruction
DiPrete Engineering is proud to be part of the team rebuilding one of Rhode Island’s most beloved landmarks – the Matunuck Oyster Bar. Located on Succotash Road in Wakefield, the restaurant suffered a devastating fire in spring 2025, resulting in a total loss. The reconstruction effort presented unique challenges due to the site’s location within the environmentally sensitive jurisdiction of the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Special Area Management Plan for Potter Pond. Compliance with stringent environmental and building regulations…
Move Over Pickleball: DiPrete Engineering Teams with Needham Platform Tennis Club
DiPrete Engineering worked with Needham Platform Tennis Club on the design and permitting of its facility in Needham, MA, which includes three platform tennis courts and a clubhouse. The team, led by Barry Nectow, President of the Club, engaged DiPrete to provide existing conditions surveying, site design, and permitting through the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and Board of Health. DiPrete also supported the project through construction services to ensure proper execution of the approved design. An interesting…