<div dir="ltr">Hey Michael,<div><br></div><div>I used to manage the Commonwealth Places program sponsored by MassDevelopment and we worked with a number of municipalities to be able to actively accept and solicit online crowdfunding contributions to be matched by MassDevelopment grant dollars. I know a number of local solicitors did dig into this prior to launching campaigns in their communities and there is a <a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/summary-of-state-ethics-commission-formal-opinion-ec-coi-12-1">fairly detailed state ethics opinion</a> on this as well. <br><br></div><div>Hope that's helpful! </div><div><br></div><div>-Jonathan</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 8:38 AM Michael Antonellis via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg-2014826035095175355">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Was wondering if any towns have formal, local procedures on accepting donations. Looking into accepting donations such as construction services and materials for “small” projects like parklets and playgrounds.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Much appreciated.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Michael Antonellis<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Town Planner <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Director of Land Use & Inspectional Services<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Town of Upton, MA<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>(508)603-0219<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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