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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Hi Betsy,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I understand that the CCC does not allow odors, nor does our local ordinance. However, I can assure you that odors are detectable at some facilities across the state and we would like to avoid that situation as it is easier to design a good system rather than retrofit a faulty one! A couple of articles below document the concern:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.berkshireeagle.com/archives/odor-fears-take-root-in-the-berkshires-with-pot-growth-proposals/article_3edc69dd-38ac-57b7-a49a-adb1b8b6bf0d.html">https://www.berkshireeagle.com/archives/odor-fears-take-root-in-the-berkshires-with-pot-growth-proposals/article_3edc69dd-38ac-57b7-a49a-adb1b8b6bf0d.html</a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.boston25news.com/news/sterling-gym-blames-foul-odor-on-nearby-medical-marijuana-facility/934693585/">https://www.boston25news.com/news/sterling-gym-blames-foul-odor-on-nearby-medical-marijuana-facility/934693585/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Decisions about the locations of exhaust fans on the exterior vis-à-vis neighboring properties; which processes within the building will be outfitted with odor mitigation; operation/maintenance plans, etc. are the types of considerations that we believe a consultant could really help us navigate before approval. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Stephanie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Stephanie Davies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Senior Land Use Planner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>City of Attleboro<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>77 Park Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Attleboro, MA 02703<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>508.223.2222, ext. 3144</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><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'> robert leavens (rtleavemware@gmail.com) <rtleavemware@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:28 PM<br><b>To:</b> Stephanie Davies <seniorplanner@cityofattleboro.us><br><b>Cc:</b> massplanners@masscptc.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Peer Review Engineers -- Marijuana Cultivation & Manufacturing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Stephanie,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I don't believe that you need a consultant on odor control/mitigation.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The CCC does not allow odors to emanate from a facility. Check with the CCC and their licensure.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I think that all you have to say is that the local license shall comply with the CCC requirements for no odors emanating from the facility.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Betsy Ware<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Planning Consultant<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>262 Witchtrot Road<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>South Berwick, Maine<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>(former Dracut Community Development Director)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 1:42 PM Stephanie Davies via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-6105686558754742049msoplaintext>I am on the hunt for recommendations of mechanical engineers willing to do peer reviews of odor control/mitigation measures at marijuana cultivation/manufacturing facilities. I know this question has been asked before and there were a few good referrals (specifically BLW Engineers, B & L Mechanical Engineers, and Hallam-ICS), however we may have a conflict with one and I’d like to make sure I receive at least a few good quotes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-6105686558754742049msoplaintext> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-6105686558754742049msoplaintext>Your recommendations are much appreciated!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-6105686558754742049msoplaintext> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-6105686558754742049msoplaintext>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-m-6105686558754742049msoplaintext>Stephanie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Stephanie Davies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Senior Land Use Planner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>City of Attleboro<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>77 Park Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Attleboro, MA 02703<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>508.223.2222, ext. 3144<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <br>MassPlanners mailing list<br><a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a><br><a href="http://masscptc.org/mailman/listinfo/massplanners_masscptc.org" target="_blank">http://masscptc.org/mailman/listinfo/massplanners_masscptc.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></body></html>