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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d">Dear Elizabeth,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d">The Town of Norfolk is in a master plan process right now and the budget is $140,000. Town Meeting appropriated $60,000 in May of 2023 to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan which expires in 2024.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d">Best,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black">Richard J. McCarthy, Jr.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black">Town Planner</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black">1 Liberty Lane</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black">Norfolk, MA 02056</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black">508-440-2807</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black">Office Hours- Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black">Closed Fridays</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:red">As a reminder, please do not reply all to this email. If you have any questions or comments, email me directly. </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:red"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:red">Please be advised that the Secretary of State has determined that e-mail sent by or received by municipal employees is a public record.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1f497d"> </span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Elizabeth Hughes via MassPlanners<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 26, 2023 3:20 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Comprehensive Plan Update Cost</span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon everyone,</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">So, what is the going rate to have a consultant assist with updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Back in 2016 to 2018, Concord spent approximately $200,000. Can’t even imagine what it is today. Any recent figures would be helpful. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,</p><p class="MsoNormal">Elizabeth</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner</p><p class="MsoNormal">Town of Concord</p><p class="MsoNormal">141 Keyes Road</p><p class="MsoNormal">Concord, MA 01742</p><p class="MsoNormal">978-318-3290</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>