[Massplanners] Remote Meetings?

[Harry LaCortiglia]

Maybe someday...

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD426
<https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD426>

H. LaCortiglia
Georgetown P.B.


On 1/16/2025 11:13 AM, John Charbonneau via MassPlanners wrote:
>
> I, for one, hope that there is an extension to allow for the remote 
> option or even a permanent allowance.Although initially skeptical 
> about remote participation, I have grown to appreciate it. It allows 
> attendance by those with mobility issues or busy schedules in the 
> evenings.I think it is a great option to have.
>
> *John Charbonneau*
> *Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator
> Town of Rutland
> 246 Main Street
> Rutland, MA 01543
> (508) 886-4100 x3001*
>
> *From:*MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> *On Behalf Of 
> *Swaathi Joseph via MassPlanners
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:10 AM
> *To:* massplanners at masscptc.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Massplanners] Remote Meetings?
>
> Hope 2025 is off to a good start for all. Now that it is mid Jan, does 
> anyone have any update about possible Remote Meeting provision 
> extension or revision of the regulations at MA state level?
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Swaathi Joseph
>
> Zoning Project Planner, Zoning and Development
>
> City of Cambridge | Community Development Department
>
> 344 Broadway, Third Floor
>
> Cambridge, MA 02139
>
> On Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 10:28 AM Harry LaCortiglia via MassPlanners 
> <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
>
>     It will be a happy day to know more about a Remote Meeting
>     provision extension or a re-write of the Regs.
>
>     Am I correct that in March of 2025, unless something changes,
>     things will go back to the 2019 rules where only Board Members may
>     participate remotely (940 CMR, § 29.10) and the general public
>     must attend in person?
>
>     Asking for a friend.  ;)
>
>     H. LaCortiglia
>     Georgetown P.B.
>
>     On 11/26/2024 4:16 PM, Richard McCarthy via MassPlanners wrote:
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>         Kristina,
>
>         Have no fear. Extension of the Remote meetings Provision is
>         coming.  It has been a tremendous help doing our job to
>         improve public access to meeting and attract new members on
>         many boards and committees.
>
>         Happy Thanksgiving.
>
>         Richard J. McCarthy, Jr.
>
>         Town Planner
>
>         1 Liberty Lane
>
>         Norfolk, MA 02056
>
>         508-440-2807
>
>         Office Hours- Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm
>
>         Closed Fridays
>
>          rrrrrrr
>
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>         have any questions or comments, email me directly. *
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>         *From:* MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> *On
>         Behalf Of *Kristina Johnson via MassPlanners
>         *Sent:* Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:02 PM
>         *To:* massplanners at masscptc.org
>         *Subject:* [Massplanners] Third Permit Extension Act
>
>         Hello Friends and Colleagues,
>
>         Heads up folks! CLICK HERE
>         <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMiEh1w-Dv7-PFFSVKMWQrsnUO2ToFXj/view>
>         to read about a third Permit Extension Act, which was included
>         in the recently passed Economic Development Bond Bill.
>
>         I do not have any further information or know of the existence
>         of a “tolling calculator spreadsheet” similar to what was
>         created during the COVID tolling period.; I would check with
>         your respective municipal counsel.
>
>         It would have been helpful if the extension of the remote
>         meeting provisions (or something permanent) was as part of
>         this Bill; that extension expires in March 2025. 😊
>
>         Happy Thanksgiving.
>
>         Kristina
>
>         *Kristina Johnson**, **AICP*
>
>         Director of Planning and Community Development
>
>         Town of Hudson, Massachusetts
>
>         978-562-2989
>
>         kjohnson at townofhudson.org
>
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