Testimonials

We purchased an acre of land with an ocean view in Gloucester. We decided to consult with Dan Ottenheimer and the team at Mill River Consulting because they were experts in the industry. We certainly made the right move.
Mill River Consulting’s up-to-date knowledge and expertise on the state and local rules, wastewater technologies, and their commitment helped us to be successful and begin building.
With diligence, expertise, and tireless effort, they were able to find suitable soil and also provide us with a design for the most optimal septic system for the property.
Mill River Consulting’s up-to-date knowledge and expertise on the state and local rules, wastewater technologies, and their commitment helped us to be successful and begin building.
With diligence, expertise, and tireless effort, they were able to find suitable soil and also provide us with a design for the most optimal septic system for the property.

We have now moved into our new home and are totally grateful for every action Mill River Consulting took to get us here.
We would highly recommend Mill River Consulting for ANY project.
— Leo and Susan LaRosa, Harbour Heights, Gloucester
We would highly recommend Mill River Consulting for ANY project.
— Leo and Susan LaRosa, Harbour Heights, Gloucester
As an attorney doing much of my work with land-use and permitting issues, I refer my clients directly to the experts at Mill River Consulting... they have helped my clients with everything from surveying to wetland delineation and civil engineering of all types. They have assisted us with projects from a simple Title 5 inspection necessary for the sale of a home up to subdivision plans and everything in between; they make it simple for the homeowners/property owners to move forward with the proper guidance and representation needed for permitting as well.
— Attorney Robert Visnick, Cape Ann Law, Rockport
— Attorney Robert Visnick, Cape Ann Law, Rockport

When we bought the old "Lobster Pool" in hopes of turning it into an ice cream shop (a dream that I'd had forever), we never realized all the permitting and occupancy issues we might encounter. We needed expert guidance and permitting help and we contacted Mill River Consulting right away. One of the most challenging issues was how to put the water line in. We weren't able to drill straight down due to environmental restrictions (marsh, wetlands, etc.), but luckily we had Mill River Consulting, who helped facilitate directional drilling. With his help, the town of Ipswich agreed to let us tap into their public water supply even though our property lies in Essex.

Mill River Consulting worked with the various agencies needed to permit the shop; this included the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the Essex Board of Health, Essex Conservation Commission, and also the Town of Ipswich's Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Public Works Department...it was quite a lot of permitting needed to complete our project. With the expert guidance of Dan Ottenheimer and the rest of the Mill River Consulting team, we were able to open the Down River Ice Cream Shop.
We highly recommend the team at Mill River Consulting and are thankful for their dedication, innovation, and guidance. They think "outside the box" and made our dream come true.
— Amy Ahearn, Down River Ice Cream, Rte 133, Essex
We highly recommend the team at Mill River Consulting and are thankful for their dedication, innovation, and guidance. They think "outside the box" and made our dream come true.
— Amy Ahearn, Down River Ice Cream, Rte 133, Essex