[Massplanners] Carolyn Britt post on Seaport video

Mon Jan 29 12:39:53 EST 2024

Carolyn - Thanks for the link.  On a more local scale, I am interested in thoughts on Plum Island infrastructure investments and - in Ipswich - what the plans are for access to Great and Little Neck -a bit problematic too.  The tides are indeed rising. - Kate Day
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> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:25:09 -0500
> From: Carolyn Britt <cjbritt at comcast.net>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] A challenge to a Monday morning
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> All,
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> Below is a link to a movie that has been making the rounds of the North 
> Shore to sold out audiences.
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> https://www.inundationdistrict.com/
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> Inundation District - a play on Innovation District -? is a film made by 
> David Abel of the Boston Globe, the Barr Foundation and others about 
> investment and flooding in the "Innovation District". Its focus is on 
> the decisions made by the City of Boston and private developers to put 
> hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in an area that already 
> floods and will clearly get worse in the future. It is a cautionary tale 
> for planners (yes, one is interviewed in the trailer). David Abel has 
> accompanied the film on some occasions and provided further explanation 
> and details. It has been sponsored on the North Shore by Storm Surge in 
> Newburyport and I believe a consortium of folks on Cape Ann in Rockport.
> 
> This film (although I must admit I have not yet seen it - might get to 
> next week) should be required viewing for planners throughout the state, 
> but certainly in coastal communities.
> 
> As a retired planner, I have gotten involved in some demonstrations, 
> including in the Innovation District when there was a meeting at the 
> Seaport Hotel of the Northeast Gas Association. I chatted with the 
> unfortunate hotel employee who was assigned to keep an eye on we 
> well-over-60 somethings demonstrating out front. I asked him if he ever 
> saw flooding in the streets, and he, of course, said yes. I then told 
> him the real threat to his hotel was upstairs at the Gas Assoc. meeting. 
> Demonstrators are at least given a decent role in the trailer, as are 
> environmental organizations, and city officials.
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> Please watch the trailer, then set up an event, lunch, or afternoon at a 
> movie theater for us all to see it together.
> 
> Carolyn Britt AICP
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> Ipswich Climate Resiliency Committee
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> 1 Shagbark Woods, Ipswich, MA 01938
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> 978-356-9881
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> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:02:26 -0500
> From: Anne Capra <acapra at southhadleyma.gov>
> To: "Massplanners Listserv (MassPlanners at masscptc.org)"
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> Subject: [Massplanners] RFP for Zoning Amendment Consultant
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> Dear Planners,
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> The Town of South Hadley seeks proposals from qualified individuals or
> firms to assist the Town in the development of three new zoning districts
> inclusive of design guidelines for the Route 202/33 corridor. This work is
> the intended implementation of recommendations from the Route 202/33
> Corridor Plan completed in January 2022. The goals of these zoning changes
> are to provide safe connections for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers;
> encourage a variety of housing types and job opportunities; and, preserve
> valuable open space and recreational resources while clustering appropriate
> development along existing infrastructure consistent with sustainable
> growth patterns. The RFP is available online
> <https://southhadley.org/Bids.aspx>: https://southhadley.org/Bids.aspx
> Proposals
> are due *Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM.*
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> Anne
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> Anne Capra, AICP
> Director, Planning & Conservation
> Town of South Hadley
> 116 Main Street | South Hadley, MA 01075
> (413) 538-5030 x6128
> acapra at southhadleyma.gov
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> *Learn more about South Hadley's community plans HERE
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> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:32:31 +0000
> From: Elizabeth Hughes <ehughes at concordma.gov>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] Town of Concord Job Opportunity - Senior
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> Good morning fellow Planners,
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> 
> The Town of Concord is seeking a professional planner to provide technical & administrative support for the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, and other Committees as assigned. This individual will review and make recommendations on development proposals as assigned to ensure consistency with the Town's overall community development plans and objectives and Town by-laws and regulations. Assists the Town Planner with the coordination, facilitation of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, and other meetings as directed. Must have ability to work with a high level of detail; prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions. Position requires education/experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture or related field with 3 to 5 years relevant experience. A solid knowledge of MA Subdivision Control Law and MGL Ch. 40A required, Geographic Information System knowledge and expertise is preferred. This is a full-time, managerial-professional position with attendance at some night meetings required.
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> Starting Salary Range: $75,899 - $83,486, depending on qualifications.
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> Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline, and/or to accept applications after the deadline, to best serve the interest of the community.
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> The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews and/or other assessments. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.
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> Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including criminal and motor vehicle record checks, a physical exam, and a drug screening. Costs for these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.
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> The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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> Please go to the Town's Job Opportunities webpage for a full job description: https://concordconnection.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/523?c=concordconnection
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> Sincerely,
> Elizabeth
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> Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
> Town of Concord
> 141 Keyes Road
> Concord, MA 01742
> 978-318-3290
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