[Massplanners] Fwd: [ MMLA ] RE: Exec Board update -Legislative action request
Ralph Willmer
ralphwillmer.apa at gmail.com
Mon Apr 1 14:53:38 EDT 2024
Thank you Jeff. The MA Chapter of APA has been tracking this bill as well
and also is in support of the changes proposed by MMLA. After years of
trying to codify site plan review, it is important that we make sure it is
done correctly.
Ralph Willmer, FAICP
MA Chapter Legislative Policy Officer
On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 8:21 AM Jeff Lacy via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
> Colleagues:
> Please see this from MMLA (our town attorneys) regarding the site plan
> review bill in the legislature.
> Best regards,
> Jeff Lacy
> Rural Planning Associates
> (413) 230-9693
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Karis North <knorth at mhtl.com>
> *Date:* March 28, 2024 at 2:48:08 PM EDT
> *To:* mmla at massmunilaw.net
> *Subject:* *[ MMLA ] RE: Exec Board update -Legislative action request*
>
>
>
> One more all member update, with a request to consider action by you/your
> clients:
>
>
>
> The Site Plan Review bill, HB 3551, has been moved to third reading, and
> word on the street is that it could even be subject to a vote as early as
> next week. MMLA sent over extensive comments, which are supported by the
> Bill’s sponsor, Rep. Kristin Kassner (we have been working closely with
> her). We put together a revised bill, which really should be substituted
> for the currently moving version. The current version is full of errors
> and issues, and is just not good legislation. We would like assistance in
> doing anything we can to stop this thing in its tracks.
>
>
>
> We would like you to consider sharing this information with your clients,
> so that they can reach out to their legislators. For their convenience, I
> have attached a copy of the MMLA letter, as well as a short statement they
> can email or use to discuss the bill.
>
>
>
> “An Act facilitating site plan review (H.3551) is making it way through
> the legislature and is currently scheduled for a third reading in the House
> of Representatives. The intent of the bill is to codify site plan review by
> adding a new Section 7A to MGL Chapter 40A and all municipalities (except
> Boston) which would require them to bring their bylaws or ordinances into
> compliance with this new Section 7A. While there are some merits to the
> proposed bill, the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (MMLA) has
> flagged a number of issues with the bill and has recommended changes be
> included if the bill is to move forward. To date, none of the MMLA’s
> recommended changes have been adopted. We encourage municipalities to
> contact their state representative and urge them not to support H.3551 in
> its current form and to advocate for the changes proposed by the MMLA.”
>
>
>
> We have also reached out to the MMA for assistance. The OAG/MLU is going
> to be doing a reach out early next week.
>
>
>
> Thank you all!
>
> KLN
>
>
>
> Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
>
> 50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 410
>
> Braintree, MA 02184
>
> Tel.: 617.479.5000
>
> Direct Dial: 617.691.1948
>
> Fax: 617.479.6469
>
> knorth at mhtl.com
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> *From:* Karis North <knorth at mhtl.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:12 PM
> *To:* mmla at massmunilaw.net
> *Subject:* [ MMLA ] Exec Board update - ListServ Policy and other matters
>
>
>
> Good afternoon MMLA Members:
>
>
>
> Some information to share with you all on a rainy Thursday afternoon:
>
>
>
> 1. Attached to this email please find the inaugural user policy for
> ListServ use, as approved by the Executive Board earlier this month. The
> policy is the hard work of the MMLA Governance Committee, and takes into
> account many discussions that have been had between members over the
> years. Please take a read through and make yourself familiar with the
> policy.
>
>
>
> 2. The MMLA has been hard at work during this legislative session.
> The Legislative Committee has worked on many letters in the last couple of
> months on bills of interest to the organization and our clients. Copies
> are located on the MMLA web page under “About MMLA/Legislative Advocacy”
> and organized by subject matter: [ MMLA ] MassMuniLaw - Legislative
> and Other Advocacy <https://massmunilaw.org/Legislation>
>
>
>
> 3. We are now on LinkedIn! Please follow us at: Massachusetts
> Municipal Lawyers Association: Overview | LinkedIn
> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/massachusetts-municipal-lawyers-association/?viewAsMember=true>
> If you have content for the LinkedIn page or for our monthly newsletter,
> please email myself, Christopher Brown, Brandon Moss,
>
>
>
> 4. Lots of upcoming MMLA (and related) events including:
>
>
>
> 1. April 2, Meet Municipal Lawyer Panel and Social, 5PM At Moakley
> Law Library, Suffolk University, and 6PM, Social at Mast Restaurant, 45
> Province Street
> 2. April 3 the MassAG and EOHLC are having a reprise of its earlier
> program on MBTA Communities, from 12-1. Register here:
> https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OSiPfOF2SIucSxzESOYLrQ
> https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OSiPfOF2SIucSxzESOYLrQ
> 3. REBA Member only program on MBTA Communities from 12-1. Contact
> to Nicole Cohen at cohen at reba.net
> 4. May 1, Monthly Member Webinar, expected to be on Elections
> 5. June 6, MMLA Annual Business Meeting and Construction Law
> conference, at Clark University in Worcester
> 6. August 1, Hald Day Program, Sturbridge
> 7. And, hold the date for the MMLA’s next Annual Conference, to be
> held at the Cape Codder in Hyannis on Thursday October 17, and Friday
> October 18
>
>
>
> More details on the MMLA programs can be found here: [ MMLA ] MassMuniLaw
> - Events <https://massmunilaw.org/Events>
>
>
>
> Wishing you all a safe and happy spring holiday of your choosing!
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> KLN
>
>
>
>
>
> *Karis L. North*
>
> Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
>
> 50 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 410
>
> Braintree, MA 02184
>
> Tel.: 617.479.5000
>
> Direct Dial: 617.691.1948
>
> Fax: 617.479.6469
>
> knorth at mhtl.com
>
>
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