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<b>To:</b> Chris Rembold <crembold@Townofgb.org>; Mass. Planners' ListServe (massplanners@masscptc.org) <massplanners@masscptc.org><br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Hi Chris,</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">When I worked in Wellesley they were using postcards. I believe Newton does as well. And Brookline recently switched to postcards too. Probably a lot of other communities but those are off the top of my head. I can’t recommend it enough
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif; color:black">Victor Panak</span></i></b></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Chris Rembold via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:32 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mass. Planners' ListServe (massplanners@masscptc.org) <massplanners@masscptc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Postcards for Public Hearing Notices</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Hi Planners – do any municipalities out there use postcards, rather than mailed letters, to notify abutters of Public Hearings?
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I assume it is permissible under MGL.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I’m looking for ways to reduce our admin and mailing costs (and keep permit fees reasonable).</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Thank you,</p>
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