[Massplanners] Postcards for Public Hearing Notices

Tue Mar 12 13:50:54 EDT 2024

Hi Chris,

Salem also switched to postcards several years ago and I would highly recommend this option. Let me know if you would like me to send an example of a postcard in Word format.

Best,

Patti

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Somerville switched from letters to postcards about 6 years ago for ZBA, Planning Board, and Historic Preservation Commission. Less expensive. Highly recommend.

Sarah White, MDS-HP
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Hi Chris,

When I worked in Wellesley they were using postcards. I believe Newton does as well. And Brookline recently switched to postcards too. Probably a lot of other communities but those are off the top of my head. I can’t recommend it enough by the way.

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Hi Planners – do any municipalities out there use postcards, rather than mailed letters, to notify abutters of Public Hearings?

I assume it is permissible under MGL.

I’m looking for ways to reduce our admin and mailing costs (and keep permit fees reasonable).

Thank you,

Chris

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