[Massplanners] MassPlanners Digest, Vol 46, Issue 4
Jessica Ladin
ladin24 at csld.edu
Wed Feb 5 12:02:30 EST 2025
Palmer is most likely going to have the Conservation Agent (me) serve as
their Floodplain Administrator. Follow-up question: is your Floodplain
Administrator certified?
Jessica Ladin
Conservation Agent
Town of Palmer
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> 1. MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into
> consideration (Julie Mercier)
> 2. Re: ADU's - condo-ing (Belansky, Evan)
> 3. Re: MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into
> consideration (Josh Eckart-Lee)
> 4. EOHLC - Official ADU Regulations are posted
> (Neill, Catherine (EOHLC))
> 5. Floodplain Administrator (John Charbonneau)
> 6. Re: Floodplain Administrator (Sarah Raposa)
> 7. Re: Floodplain Administrator (Smith, Paralee)
> 8. Re: Floodplain Administrator (Eric Twarog)
> 9. Re: MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into
> consideration (McPherson, Jacqueline (EOED))
> 10. Re: Floodplain Administrator (Gary Ayrassian)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:14:55 +0000
> From: Julie Mercier <jmercier at carlislema.gov>
> To: Michael McCarthy via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking
> compliance into consideration
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> Hello Planners,
> Beyond the Listed Funding Sources and 13 Grant Programs, have y'all
> encountered additional grants that will take compliance into consideration?
>
> So far my list of "other" grants includes: DOER's Climate Leaders
> Decarbonization, and I was informed that FCAM threatened to withhold FY25
> Firefighter Safety Equipment funds (but then didn't after lobbying).
>
> Thank you.
> Many. People. Asking.
>
> Julie
>
> Julie Mercier, AICP, LEED AP
> Carlisle Town Planner
> 66 Westford Street
> Carlisle, MA 01741
> jmercier at carlislema.gov<mailto:jmercier at carlislema.gov>
> 978.759.7636
>
> My Office Hours:
> Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:00AM - 3:00PM
> Tues 7:00AM - 7:00PM
>
> https://www.carlislema.gov/1194/GIS-Online-Mapping
> https://www.carlislema.gov/1162/Municipal-Vulnerability-Preparedness
> https://www.carlislema.gov/1195/MBTA-Communities
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> From: "Belansky, Evan" <ebelansky at chelmsfordma.gov>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] ADU's - condo-ing
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> I have received several conflicting responses??big surprise!
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> Can anyone provide insight into this?
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> Any formal / official input from HLC?
>
> Thanks
>
> Evan Belansky
> Chelmsford Community Development
>
>
>
> From: Belansky, Evan
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2025 10:46 AM
> To: massplanners at masscptc.org
> Subject: ADU's - condo-ing
>
> Good morning and happy Friday.
>
> Do the ADU regulations speak to condo-ing ?
>
> I see specific mention of rental, but not ownership.
>
> Thanks
>
> Evan Belansky
> Chelmsford Community Development
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> From: Josh Eckart-Lee <jeckartlee at somervillema.gov>
> To: Julie Mercier <jmercier at carlislema.gov>, Michael McCarthy via
> MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking
> compliance into consideration
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> When I was in Milton, we had been awarded a grant from the Seaport
> Economic Council that was awarded with the contingency of compliance. When
> the Town fell out of compliance after the referendum vote, that grant award
> was rescinded. That programs is associated with EOED and I would imagine
> other funding from that Office to come with the same award contingence. The
> Transportation Improvement Program also has points and a multiplier
> attached to sites "included within a Section #a 'MBTA Communities' zoning
> district" in some of their scorecards.
>
> >From my experience with the Town, I would read section 2 in the
> Determinations of Compliance section "Determinations of compliance also may
> inform other funding decisions by EOED, EOHLC, the MBTA and other state
> agencies which consider local housing policies when evaluating applications
> for discretionary grant programs or making other discretionary funding
> decisions" broadly, and assume that all discretionary state programs
> relevant to housing to be covered by that section.
>
> Thanks,
> Josh
>
> Josh Eckart-Lee (he/him)
> Sustainability Planner
> Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment
> City of Somerville
> 50 Evergreen Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145
> jeckartlee at somervillema.gov<mailto:jeckartlee at somervillema.gov>
> Call or Text: 857-270-4996
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> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Julie
> Mercier via MassPlanners
> Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 2:15 PM
> To: Michael McCarthy via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance
> into consideration
>
> Hello Planners,
> Beyond the Listed Funding Sources and 13 Grant Programs, have y'all
> encountered additional grants that will take compliance into consideration?
>
> So far my list of "other" grants includes: DOER's Climate Leaders
> Decarbonization, and I was informed that FCAM threatened to withhold FY25
> Firefighter Safety Equipment funds (but then didn't after lobbying).
>
> Thank you.
> Many. People. Asking.
>
> Julie
>
> Julie Mercier, AICP, LEED AP
> Carlisle Town Planner
> 66 Westford Street
> Carlisle, MA 01741
> jmercier at carlislema.gov<mailto:jmercier at carlislema.gov>
> 978.759.7636
>
> My Office Hours:
> Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:00AM - 3:00PM
> Tues 7:00AM - 7:00PM
>
> https://www.carlislema.gov/1194/GIS-Online-Mapping
> https://www.carlislema.gov/1162/Municipal-Vulnerability-Preparedness
> https://www.carlislema.gov/1195/MBTA-Communities
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> Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:01:33 +0000
> From: "Neill, Catherine (EOHLC)" <Catherine.Neill at mass.gov>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] EOHLC - Official ADU Regulations are posted
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> Dear MassPlanners,
>
>
>
> The EOHLC has now posted the Official version of the Accessory Dwelling
> Unit (ADU) regulations. The ADU statute, in addition to the regulations,
> are now in effect. Please use the versions that are on the ADU website,
> linked below. You must download the Official Regulation version that was
> published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth on Friday 1/31/25 - if you
> downloaded an earlier, "unofficial" version please make sure you have the
> Official version.
>
>
>
> As a reminder, the Attorney General's Office has offered to review any
> draft ADU by-laws or zoning for towns and cities. For any questions, please
> contact Margaret Hurley at margaret.hurley at mass.gov<mailto:
> margaret.hurley at mass.gov>
>
>
>
> Please note a series of upcoming engagement activities to provide an
> overview of the ADU regulations that will be organized in the coming weeks
> and will be posted here.
>
>
>
> ADU website - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/accessory-dwelling-units
>
> Official ADU Regulations -
> https://www.mass.gov/doc/760-cmr-7100-protected-use-adus-final-version/download
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
> Catherine Neill
>
>
> Catherine Neill
> ADU Coordinator, Community Assistance Unit
> Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
> Livable Communities Division
> catherine.neill at mass.gov<mailto:catherine.neill at mass.gov>
> ADU Website: www.mass.gov/adu<http://www.mass.gov/adu>
> Affordable Homes Act (AHA) Implementation Newsletter Sign-up:
> www.mass.gov/aha
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> From: John Charbonneau <jcharbonneau at townofrutland.org>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator
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> Everyone,
>
> I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your
> local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building
> Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or someone
> else? I would appreciate your feedback.
>
> John
>
> John Charbonneau
> Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator
> Town of Rutland
> 246 Main Street
> Rutland, MA 01543
> (508) 886-4100 x3001
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 10:51:35 -0500
> From: Sarah Raposa <mansfieldplanner at gmail.com>
> To: John Charbonneau <jcharbonneau at townofrutland.org>
> Cc: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator
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> Timely, I happen to be reviewing Mansfield's bylaw right now and, well, I
> was surprised to see that it is me. Good to know after almost two years
> in... lol
>
>
> *Sarah L. Raposa, AICP* (she/her/hers)
>
> Director of Planning & Development
>
> Mansfield, MA
>
> sraposa at mansfieldma.com | 508.851.6457
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 10:47?AM John Charbonneau via MassPlanners <
> massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
>
> > Everyone,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your
> > local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building
> > Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or
> > someone else? I would appreciate your feedback.
> >
> >
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> > *John Charbonneau*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator Town of Rutland 246
> Main
> > Street Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-4100 x3001*
> >
> >
> > --
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:54:49 +0000
> From: "Smith, Paralee" <psmith at townofware.com>
> To: Sarah Raposa <mansfieldplanner at gmail.com>, John Charbonneau
> <jcharbonneau at townofrutland.org>
> Cc: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
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> The Building Commissioner is our Floodplain Administrator.
>
>
> Paralee Smith
> Director of Planning and Community Development
> (413) 967-9648 ext. 118
> 126 Main Street
> Ware, MA 01082
> townofware.com
>
>
> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Sarah
> Raposa via MassPlanners
> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:52 AM
> To: John Charbonneau <jcharbonneau at townofrutland.org>
> Cc: massplanners at masscptc.org
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator
>
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>
> Timely, I happen to be reviewing Mansfield's bylaw right now and, well, I
> was surprised to see that it is me. Good to know after almost two years
> in... lol
>
>
> Sarah L. Raposa, AICP (she/her/hers)
>
> Director of Planning & Development
>
> Mansfield, MA
>
> sraposa at mansfieldma.com<mailto:sraposa at mansfieldma.com> | 508.851.6457
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 10:47?AM John Charbonneau via MassPlanners <
> massplanners at masscptc.org<mailto:massplanners at masscptc.org>> wrote:
> Everyone,
>
> I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your
> local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building
> Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or someone
> else? I would appreciate your feedback.
>
> John
>
> John Charbonneau
> Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator
> Town of Rutland
> 246 Main Street
> Rutland, MA 01543
> (508) 886-4100 x3001
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:16:26 -0500
> From: Eric Twarog <eric.twarog at greenfield-ma.gov>
> To: John Charbonneau <jcharbonneau at townofrutland.org>
> Cc: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator
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> The Director of Planning and Development is the Floodplain Administrator
> for the City of Greenfield, which is me.
>
> Eric
>
> On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 10:48?AM John Charbonneau via MassPlanners <
> massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
>
> > Everyone,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your
> > local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building
> > Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or
> > someone else? I would appreciate your feedback.
> >
> >
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> > *John Charbonneau*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator Town of Rutland 246
> Main
> > Street Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-4100 x3001*
> >
> >
> > --
> > MassPlanners mailing list
> > MassPlanners at masscptc.org
> > http://masscptc.org/mailman/listinfo/massplanners_masscptc.org
> >
>
>
> --
> *Eric Twarog, AICP, Director*
> City of Greenfield
> Department of Planning & Development
> 20 Sanderson Street, Room 203
> 14 Court Square (Mailing Address)
> Greenfield, MA 01301
> (413) 772-1549
> eric.twarog at greenfield-ma.gov
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:36:06 +0000
> From: "McPherson, Jacqueline (EOED)" <jacqueline.furtado at mass.gov>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Cc: Josh Eckart-Lee <jeckartlee at somervillema.gov>, Julie Mercier
> <jmercier at carlislema.gov>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking
> compliance into consideration
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> As a follow-up to what Josh has highlighted, visit
> https://www.mass.gov/info-details/community-one-stop-for-growth-frequently-asked-questions
> for more information on the intersection of Section 3A and grants offered
> by EOED, EOHLC and MassDevelopment through the Community One Stop for
> Growth platform.
>
> Specifically, take note of the following:
>
> ?Q: How does the Zoning Act?s requirements for MBTA communities impact a
> community?s ability to receive funding from the State??
>
> A: Section 3A to the Zoning Act (Chapter 40A of the General Laws) requires
> each of the 177 MBTA communities to have a zoning district in which
> multifamily zoning is permitted as of right, and that meets other
> requirements set forth in the statute. Any noncompliant MBTA community is
> ineligible for funding from the Housing Choice Grant Program, the
> HousingWorks Infrastructure Program, the MassWorks Infrastructure Program,
> the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, the Site Readiness Program, and/or the
> Underutilized Properties Program. All other Community One Stop for Growth
> programs will take noncompliance with Section 3A into consideration when
> making grant award recommendations. For information on compliance with the
> MBTA communities law, please visit www.mass.gov/mbtacommunities<
> https://www.mass.gov/mbtacommunities>.??
> Regards,
> Jacquie
>
> Jacqueline McPherson, AICP
> Senior Program Manager
> MassWorks Infrastructure Program
> Commonwealth of MA/Executive Office of Economic Development
> One Ashburton Place, Suite 2101 | Boston, MA 02108
> M: (617) 894-7755 | Email: jacqueline.furtado at mass.gov<mailto:
> jacqueline.furtado at mass.gov>
> Websites: mass.gov/hed<https://mass.gov/hed> | mass.gov/massworks
>
>
>
>
>
> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Josh
> Eckart-Lee via MassPlanners
> Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 2:58 PM
> To: Julie Mercier <jmercier at carlislema.gov>; Michael McCarthy via
> MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking
> compliance into consideration
>
> CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth
> of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments
> unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
>
> When I was in Milton, we had been awarded a grant from the Seaport
> Economic Council that was awarded with the contingency of compliance. When
> the Town fell out of compliance after the referendum vote, that grant award
> was rescinded. That programs is associated with EOED and I would imagine
> other funding from that Office to come with the same award contingence. The
> Transportation Improvement Program also has points and a multiplier
> attached to sites ?included within a Section #a ?MBTA Communities? zoning
> district? in some of their scorecards.
>
> From my experience with the Town, I would read section 2 in the
> Determinations of Compliance section ?Determinations of compliance also may
> inform other funding decisions by EOED, EOHLC, the MBTA and other state
> agencies which consider local housing policies when evaluating applications
> for discretionary grant programs or making other discretionary funding
> decisions? broadly, and assume that all discretionary state programs
> relevant to housing to be covered by that section.
>
> Thanks,
> Josh
>
> Josh Eckart-Lee (he/him)
> Sustainability Planner
> Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment
> City of Somerville
> 50 Evergreen Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145
> jeckartlee at somervillema.gov<mailto:jeckartlee at somervillema.gov>
> Call or Text: 857-270-4996
> [cid:image002.png at 01DB76F7.C62DC690]
>
> City of Somerville Public Records Notice
> Please be advised that the Massachusetts Attorney General has determined
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> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org<mailto:
> massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org>> On Behalf Of Julie Mercier via
> MassPlanners
> Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 2:15 PM
> To: Michael McCarthy via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org<mailto:
> massplanners at masscptc.org>>
> Subject: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance
> into consideration
>
> Hello Planners,
> Beyond the Listed Funding Sources and 13 Grant Programs, have y?all
> encountered additional grants that will take compliance into consideration?
>
> So far my list of ?other? grants includes: DOER?s Climate Leaders
> Decarbonization, and I was informed that FCAM threatened to withhold FY25
> Firefighter Safety Equipment funds (but then didn?t after lobbying).
>
> Thank you.
> Many. People. Asking.
>
> Julie
>
> Julie Mercier, AICP, LEED AP
> Carlisle Town Planner
> 66 Westford Street
> Carlisle, MA 01741
> jmercier at carlislema.gov<mailto:jmercier at carlislema.gov>
> 978.759.7636
>
> My Office Hours:
> Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:00AM - 3:00PM
> Tues 7:00AM - 7:00PM
>
> https://www.carlislema.gov/1194/GIS-Online-Mapping<
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:48:10 -0500
> From: "Gary Ayrassian" <cityplanner at cityofattleboro.us>
> To: "'John Charbonneau'" <jcharbonneau at townofrutland.org>,
> <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator
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> Hi John,
>
> The Building Commissioner is Attleboro's Floodplain Administrator.
>
> Regards,
>
> Gary
>
>
>
> _____________________________________
>
> Gary G. Ayrassian, Director
>
> Department of Planning & Development
>
> City of Attleboro | City Hall - Government Center |
>
> 77 Park Street | Attleboro, MA 02703 |
>
> p: 508.223.2222 x 3143 | f: 508.222.3046 |
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> <mailto:cityplanner at cityofattleboro.us> cityplanner at cityofattleboro.us |
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> <http://www.cityofattleboro.us/> www.cityofattleboro.us |
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>
>
> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of John
> Charbonneau via MassPlanners
> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:46 AM
> To: massplanners at masscptc.org
> Subject: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator
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>
>
> Everyone,
>
>
>
> I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your local
> floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building Inspector?
> Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or someone else? I
> would appreciate your feedback.
>
>
>
> John
>
>
>
> John Charbonneau
> Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator
> Town of Rutland
> 246 Main Street
> Rutland, MA 01543
> (508) 886-4100 x3001
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