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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Hi Lisa,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Thanks for the job ad. If I know of someone, I’ll forward them the advertisement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">It seems like there should be a little wiggle room on the AICP certification. I know that there are two schools of thought on the designation. Some feel emphatically that
any planner should aspire to secure the designation. Back in the late 1990s I took the test and secured the designation, however over the next five to six years, I found that it did nothing for my career but did require a substantial financial commitment
per year to pay dues and fees. Eventually, I let my designation lapse as I did not feel it was benefiting me. I’ve never renewed it and have never regretted not renewing. I keep my planning skills current through various workshops and keep my ethics to a
high standard.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Given that the Pepperell job is for a new or slightly seasoned planner, it seems to me that the mandatory requirement will eliminate some really good planners who are just
starting or who have several years in their careers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Dracut recently advertised for a economic development project planner and we’ve gotten a scattering of resumes, none of whom are really qualified. We’re offering a decent
pay, no AICP requirement and still, not a good response. I know that Beverly Woods at NMCOG has had some challenges with hiring as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">I’m just offering this comment given our issues with hiring and my experience with AICP. I hope that if someone with a wonderful resume and skillset but without the designation
applies, that you’d give them a shot!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Stay cool. Today is a hot one!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Betsy Ware<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Director of Community Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Town of Dracut, MA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#1F497D">Tel: 978-453-4557<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> MassPlanners [mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Lisa Davis<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 28, 2021 5:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> massplanners@masscptc.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Town of Pepperell Planning Position<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:#FFCACA;border:none;padding:0in"><b><span style="color:black">[EXTERNAL]</span></b>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">This message originated from outside the Town of Dracut. Use caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Town of Pepperell is seeking to hire a full time position. The job description and details to apply is attached.<br>
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Lisa Davis, AICP<br>
Town of Pepperell Planning Department<o:p></o:p></p>
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