[Massplanners] Carolyn Britt post on Seaport video

Mon Jan 29 12:56:22 EST 2024

This virtual meeting might be of interest.

https://www.capecodcommission.org/our-work/low-lying-roads-mashpee/

The Cape Cod Commission and Barnstable County, through Shannon Hultz, have
been doing a lot of similar work.

Daniel Fortier, AICP
Retired Planner

On Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 11:41 AM Kate Day via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> 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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> >   1. A challenge to a Monday morning (Carolyn Britt)
> >   2. RFP for Zoning Amendment Consultant (Anne Capra)
> >   3. Town of Concord Job Opportunity - Senior Planner Generalist
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> > Message: 1
> > 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,
> >
> > Below is a link to a movie that has been making the rounds of the North
> > Shore to sold out audiences.
> >
> > https://www.inundationdistrict.com/
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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
> >
> > Ipswich Climate Resiliency Committee
> >
> > 1 Shagbark Woods, Ipswich, MA 01938
> >
> > 978-356-9881
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:02:26 -0500
> > From: Anne Capra <acapra at southhadleyma.gov>
> > To: "Massplanners Listserv (MassPlanners at masscptc.org)"
> >    <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> > Subject: [Massplanners] RFP for Zoning Amendment Consultant
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> > Dear Planners,
> >
> > 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.*
> >
> > 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
> >
> > *Learn more about South Hadley's community plans HERE
> > <https://southhadley.org/1127/Community-Plans-and-Studies>.*
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> > Message: 3
> > 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
> >    Planner Generalist
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> > Good morning fellow Planners,
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > Starting Salary Range: $75,899 - $83,486, depending on qualifications.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and
> welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
> >
> > 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
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Elizabeth
> >
> > Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
> > Town of Concord
> > 141 Keyes Road
> > Concord, MA 01742
> > 978-318-3290
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