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I'm looking forward to this event and conversation. Personally, I think that the state is taking some steps in a good direction; but I fear that the size and speed is more than communities are ready for. I am hopeful that the state will be more directive
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Here in Dracut there are a number of 40Bs (which I recognize as a consequence of community inaction and lack of change), which combined with the MBTA and now ADU reform has an increasing segment of the population in opposition to State overreach. They are
digging in their collective heels even harder in opposition to any changes, which only make progress harder and less likely!</div>
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<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>Alison</p>
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<p>Alison Manugian</p>
<p>Community Development Director</p>
<p><a href="mailto:amanugian@dracutma.gov" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">amanugian@dracutma.gov</a></p>
<p>978-453-4557</p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:39 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> MassPLanners CPTC <massplanners@masscptc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Program on ADUs and the Affordable Homes Act</font>
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<div>APA-MA Housing & Community Development is sponsoring an online Lunchtime Conversations session on "Accessory Dwelling Units under the Affordable Homes Act," Tuesday, Aug. 27, noon-1:15. More information will be posted later this week, but meanwhile if
you'd like to participate, please register:<br>
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<div><a href="https://protection.dracutma.gov/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbarrettplanningllc.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZ0kd-mrrDojGtHnF1CcZuB_gD04wXRRmGNC&id=af86&rcpt=amanugian%40dracutma.gov&tss=1723038069&msgid=b1122c10-54c2-11ef-abe1-3f1fd3c4d572&html=1&h=f430f456">https://barrettplanningllc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-mrrDojGtHnF1CcZuB_gD04wXRRmGNC</a></div>
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<div>Everyone take a deep breath! The AHA has lots of great opportunities for housing, and ADU reform is one that directly affects all of our cities and towns.
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<div>If you run into problems with the registration link, let me know! Have a great day, all!<br>
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<div>Barrett Planning Group LLC</div>
350 Lincoln Street, Ste 2503</div>
<div>Hingham, MA 02043<br>
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