W. L. French Excavating Corporation

09/05/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month so we're sharing one of our earlier Safety Saturdays.

In construction, we spend a great deal of time identifying hazards, planning work, and looking out for the people beside us. That same responsibility extends beyond physical safety.

Stress, pain, financial pressure, family challenges, substance use, and demanding schedules can take a serious toll. Sometimes the people who appear the strongest are carrying more than we realize.

Check in with your coworkers, friends, and family—and take the time to listen to the answer.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Help is available 24 hours a day.

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08/28/2026

It is impossible to compress nearly three decades of work into an email, a post, or a card. And it is even harder to adequately say thank you.

Today, after twenty-seven years, Scott Anctil will retire from W. L. French.

Scott has been with us through many ups and downs, countless changes, and some incredible projects. Through it all, he has been a consistent and trusted part of our team and an important part of the core group that helped build W. L. French into the company it is today.

There was never a question of whether Scott would show up—he was always there, whatever it took. He is a tireless worker, committed to his craft, his crew, and this company. Above all, Scott is a great person: honest to a fault, a friend to everyone, and a tremendous family man.

After twenty-seven years, we owe Scott a sincere debt of gratitude for everything he has given to WLF. We are incredibly proud to see him finish his career here on such a high note, and while he will be greatly missed, we couldn’t be happier for him as he begins this next chapter.

Scott, you have left your mark on WLF. Your work is all around us, but more importantly, you are part of our story—and you always will be.

We hope retirement brings you plenty of time to enjoy life with your wife, children, and grandchildren, and all the things you have worked so hard for over the years.

Scott, thank you for twenty-seven years of hard work, loyalty, friendship, and dedication.

Congratulations on an incredible career and a very well-earned retirement. You will be greatly missed.

We dug into the archives to share this video of Scott talking about his team—a fitting look back as we celebrate his incredible twenty-seven year career at W. L. French.

08/27/2026

WLF Circa 1985 ~ Winthrop, MA

08/26/2026

08/19/2026

Yesterday, Rich took his final ride, surrounded by an incredible show of love, respect, and brotherhood.

May he rest in eternal peace. ❤️🖤🇮🇹

08/10/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected and tragic passing of our friend and WLF team member, Rich Cannata.

Rich was a Local 4 Road Mechanic, but the reach of his work—and, more importantly, the reach of the person he was—extended across every corner of W. L. French. Rich knew everyone. The drivers, foremen, operators, laborers, office team, and, of course, everyone in the shop.

His work brought him into contact with nearly every part of our company, and along the way, he built relationships everywhere he went. He was well respected and well liked, not only within WLF but far beyond it.

Rich was an incredibly talented and dedicated mechanic who took tremendous pride in his work. But what we will remember most is not simply what Rich did for WLF—it is who he was to the people around him.

He was kind. He was loyal. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He was a trusted team member and a true friend.

By every account, Rich was simply an incredible guy—the kind of person no one could say a bad word about. And beyond WLF, he was a deeply loved son, brother, family member, and friend.

The depth of the sadness we are feeling today is a reflection of the kind of person he was and how much he meant to so many.

His sudden passing is a painful reminder of just how fragile life can be. We ask everyone to take a moment to pray for Rich, his family, his closest friends, and all those who knew and loved him.

As we navigate the difficult days and weeks ahead, we will honor Rich’s life and his memory in a way we know he would have wanted.

Rich, you will be deeply missed. Your impact here will not be forgotten, and you will always be part of the W. L. French family.

Rest in peace, Rich. ❤️

08/04/2026

Not all trucks turn the same.

Low bed trailers carrying heavy equipment need significantly more room to maneuver than a standard tractor-trailer. The excavators, dozers, cranes, and other equipment they transport help build our roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and communities—but getting them there safely requires extra space.

Because these loads are often much wider than a typical trailer, drivers may need to make even wider turns to safely clear curbs, signs, utility poles, and other obstacles.

When you see a low bed hauling an oversized load, watch for:
• Flashing strobe lights
• WIDE LOAD signs
• Safety flags marking the load
• Es**rt or tag vehicles helping guide the truck

Please remember:
• Give the truck plenty of extra room.
• Never try to squeeze by during a turn.
• Be patient at intersections.
• Follow the directions of es**rt vehicles when present.

A few extra moments can make all the difference. Safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone—truck drivers and the motoring public alike—deserves to make it home safely.