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1. MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into<br>
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2. Re: ADU's - condo-ing (Belansky, Evan)<br>
3. Re: MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into<br>
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4. EOHLC - Official ADU Regulations are posted<br>
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5. Floodplain Administrator (John Charbonneau)<br>
6. Re: Floodplain Administrator (Sarah Raposa)<br>
7. Re: Floodplain Administrator (Smith, Paralee)<br>
8. Re: Floodplain Administrator (Eric Twarog)<br>
9. Re: MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into<br>
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:14:55 +0000<br>
From: Julie Mercier <<a href="mailto:jmercier@carlislema.gov" target="_blank">jmercier@carlislema.gov</a>><br>
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Hello Planners,<br>
Beyond the Listed Funding Sources and 13 Grant Programs, have y'all encountered additional grants that will take compliance into consideration?<br>
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So far my list of "other" grants includes: DOER's Climate Leaders Decarbonization, and I was informed that FCAM threatened to withhold FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment funds (but then didn't after lobbying).<br>
<br>
Thank you.<br>
Many. People. Asking.<br>
<br>
Julie<br>
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Julie Mercier, AICP, LEED AP<br>
Carlisle Town Planner<br>
66 Westford Street<br>
Carlisle, MA 01741<br>
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:44:08 +0000<br>
From: "Belansky, Evan" <<a href="mailto:ebelansky@chelmsfordma.gov" target="_blank">ebelansky@chelmsfordma.gov</a>><br>
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I have received several conflicting responses??big surprise!<br>
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Can anyone provide insight into this?<br>
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Any formal / official input from HLC?<br>
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Thanks<br>
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Evan Belansky<br>
Chelmsford Community Development<br>
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Good morning and happy Friday.<br>
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Do the ADU regulations speak to condo-ing ?<br>
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I see specific mention of rental, but not ownership.<br>
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Chelmsford Community Development<br>
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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025 19:58:11 +0000<br>
From: Josh Eckart-Lee <<a href="mailto:jeckartlee@somervillema.gov" target="_blank">jeckartlee@somervillema.gov</a>><br>
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When I was in Milton, we had been awarded a grant from the Seaport Economic Council that was awarded with the contingency of compliance. When the Town fell out of compliance after the referendum vote, that grant award was rescinded. That programs is associated with EOED and I would imagine other funding from that Office to come with the same award contingence. The Transportation Improvement Program also has points and a multiplier attached to sites "included within a Section #a 'MBTA Communities' zoning district" in some of their scorecards.<br>
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>From my experience with the Town, I would read section 2 in the Determinations of Compliance section "Determinations of compliance also may inform other funding decisions by EOED, EOHLC, the MBTA and other state agencies which consider local housing policies when evaluating applications for discretionary grant programs or making other discretionary funding decisions" broadly, and assume that all discretionary state programs relevant to housing to be covered by that section.<br>
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Subject: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into consideration<br>
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Hello Planners,<br>
Beyond the Listed Funding Sources and 13 Grant Programs, have y'all encountered additional grants that will take compliance into consideration?<br>
<br>
So far my list of "other" grants includes: DOER's Climate Leaders Decarbonization, and I was informed that FCAM threatened to withhold FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment funds (but then didn't after lobbying).<br>
<br>
Thank you.<br>
Many. People. Asking.<br>
<br>
Julie<br>
<br>
Julie Mercier, AICP, LEED AP<br>
Carlisle Town Planner<br>
66 Westford Street<br>
Carlisle, MA 01741<br>
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Message: 4<br>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:01:33 +0000<br>
From: "Neill, Catherine (EOHLC)" <<a href="mailto:Catherine.Neill@mass.gov" target="_blank">Catherine.Neill@mass.gov</a>><br>
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Dear MassPlanners,<br>
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The EOHLC has now posted the Official version of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. The ADU statute, in addition to the regulations, are now in effect. Please use the versions that are on the ADU website, linked below. You must download the Official Regulation version that was published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth on Friday 1/31/25 - if you downloaded an earlier, "unofficial" version please make sure you have the Official version.<br>
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As a reminder, the Attorney General's Office has offered to review any draft ADU by-laws or zoning for towns and cities. For any questions, please contact Margaret Hurley at <a href="mailto:margaret.hurley@mass.gov" target="_blank">margaret.hurley@mass.gov</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:margaret.hurley@mass.gov" target="_blank">margaret.hurley@mass.gov</a>><br>
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Please note a series of upcoming engagement activities to provide an overview of the ADU regulations that will be organized in the coming weeks and will be posted here.<br>
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ADU website - <a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/accessory-dwelling-units" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mass.gov/info-details/accessory-dwelling-units</a><br>
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Official ADU Regulations - <a href="https://www.mass.gov/doc/760-cmr-7100-protected-use-adus-final-version/download" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mass.gov/doc/760-cmr-7100-protected-use-adus-final-version/download</a><br>
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Catherine Neill<br>
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ADU Coordinator, Community Assistance Unit<br>
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)<br>
Livable Communities Division<br>
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Message: 5<br>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:46:00 +0000<br>
From: John Charbonneau <<a href="mailto:jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org" target="_blank">jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org</a>><br>
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Everyone,<br>
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I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or someone else? I would appreciate your feedback.<br>
<br>
John<br>
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John Charbonneau<br>
Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator<br>
Town of Rutland<br>
246 Main Street<br>
Rutland, MA 01543<br>
(508) 886-4100 x3001<br>
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Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 10:51:35 -0500<br>
From: Sarah Raposa <<a href="mailto:mansfieldplanner@gmail.com" target="_blank">mansfieldplanner@gmail.com</a>><br>
To: John Charbonneau <<a href="mailto:jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org" target="_blank">jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org</a>><br>
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Timely, I happen to be reviewing Mansfield's bylaw right now and, well, I<br>
was surprised to see that it is me. Good to know after almost two years<br>
in... lol<br>
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*Sarah L. Raposa, AICP* (she/her/hers)<br>
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Director of Planning & Development<br>
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Mansfield, MA<br>
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On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 10:47?AM John Charbonneau via MassPlanners <<br>
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> Everyone,<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your<br>
> local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building<br>
> Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or<br>
> someone else? I would appreciate your feedback.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> John<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> *John Charbonneau*<br>
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> *Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator Town of Rutland 246 Main<br>
> Street Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-4100 x3001*<br>
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Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:54:49 +0000<br>
From: "Smith, Paralee" <<a href="mailto:psmith@townofware.com" target="_blank">psmith@townofware.com</a>><br>
To: Sarah Raposa <<a href="mailto:mansfieldplanner@gmail.com" target="_blank">mansfieldplanner@gmail.com</a>>, John Charbonneau<br>
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The Building Commissioner is our Floodplain Administrator.<br>
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Paralee Smith<br>
Director of Planning and Community Development<br>
(413) 967-9648 ext. 118<br>
126 Main Street<br>
Ware, MA 01082<br>
<a href="http://townofware.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">townofware.com</a><br>
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To: John Charbonneau <<a href="mailto:jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org" target="_blank">jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org</a>><br>
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Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator<br>
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Timely, I happen to be reviewing Mansfield's bylaw right now and, well, I was surprised to see that it is me. Good to know after almost two years in... lol<br>
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Sarah L. Raposa, AICP (she/her/hers)<br>
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Director of Planning & Development<br>
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Mansfield, MA<br>
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On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 10:47?AM John Charbonneau via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners@masscptc.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>>> wrote:<br>
Everyone,<br>
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I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or someone else? I would appreciate your feedback.<br>
<br>
John<br>
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John Charbonneau<br>
Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator<br>
Town of Rutland<br>
246 Main Street<br>
Rutland, MA 01543<br>
(508) 886-4100 x3001<br>
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Message: 8<br>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:16:26 -0500<br>
From: Eric Twarog <<a href="mailto:eric.twarog@greenfield-ma.gov" target="_blank">eric.twarog@greenfield-ma.gov</a>><br>
To: John Charbonneau <<a href="mailto:jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org" target="_blank">jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org</a>><br>
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Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator<br>
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The Director of Planning and Development is the Floodplain Administrator<br>
for the City of Greenfield, which is me.<br>
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Eric<br>
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On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 10:48?AM John Charbonneau via MassPlanners <<br>
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> Everyone,<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your<br>
> local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building<br>
> Inspector? Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or<br>
> someone else? I would appreciate your feedback.<br>
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> John<br>
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> *John Charbonneau*<br>
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> *Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator Town of Rutland 246 Main<br>
> Street Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-4100 x3001*<br>
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City of Greenfield<br>
Department of Planning & Development<br>
20 Sanderson Street, Room 203<br>
14 Court Square (Mailing Address)<br>
Greenfield, MA 01301<br>
(413) 772-1549<br>
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Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:36:06 +0000<br>
From: "McPherson, Jacqueline (EOED)" <<a href="mailto:jacqueline.furtado@mass.gov" target="_blank">jacqueline.furtado@mass.gov</a>><br>
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Cc: Josh Eckart-Lee <<a href="mailto:jeckartlee@somervillema.gov" target="_blank">jeckartlee@somervillema.gov</a>>, Julie Mercier<br>
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Subject: Re: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking<br>
compliance into consideration<br>
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As a follow-up to what Josh has highlighted, visit <a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/community-one-stop-for-growth-frequently-asked-questions" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mass.gov/info-details/community-one-stop-for-growth-frequently-asked-questions</a> for more information on the intersection of Section 3A and grants offered by EOED, EOHLC and MassDevelopment through the Community One Stop for Growth platform.<br>
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Specifically, take note of the following:<br>
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?Q: How does the Zoning Act?s requirements for MBTA communities impact a community?s ability to receive funding from the State??<br>
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A: Section 3A to the Zoning Act (Chapter 40A of the General Laws) requires each of the 177 MBTA communities to have a zoning district in which multifamily zoning is permitted as of right, and that meets other requirements set forth in the statute. Any noncompliant MBTA community is ineligible for funding from the Housing Choice Grant Program, the HousingWorks Infrastructure Program, the MassWorks Infrastructure Program, the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, the Site Readiness Program, and/or the Underutilized Properties Program. All other Community One Stop for Growth programs will take noncompliance with Section 3A into consideration when making grant award recommendations. For information on compliance with the MBTA communities law, please visit <a href="http://www.mass.gov/mbtacommunities" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mass.gov/mbtacommunities</a><<a href="https://www.mass.gov/mbtacommunities" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mass.gov/mbtacommunities</a>>.??<br>
Regards,<br>
Jacquie<br>
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Jacqueline McPherson, AICP<br>
Senior Program Manager<br>
MassWorks Infrastructure Program<br>
Commonwealth of MA/Executive Office of Economic Development<br>
One Ashburton Place, Suite 2101 | Boston, MA 02108<br>
M: (617) 894-7755 | Email: <a href="mailto:jacqueline.furtado@mass.gov" target="_blank">jacqueline.furtado@mass.gov</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:jacqueline.furtado@mass.gov" target="_blank">jacqueline.furtado@mass.gov</a>><br>
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From: MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>> On Behalf Of Josh Eckart-Lee via MassPlanners<br>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 2:58 PM<br>
To: Julie Mercier <<a href="mailto:jmercier@carlislema.gov" target="_blank">jmercier@carlislema.gov</a>>; Michael McCarthy via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
Subject: Re: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into consideration<br>
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When I was in Milton, we had been awarded a grant from the Seaport Economic Council that was awarded with the contingency of compliance. When the Town fell out of compliance after the referendum vote, that grant award was rescinded. That programs is associated with EOED and I would imagine other funding from that Office to come with the same award contingence. The Transportation Improvement Program also has points and a multiplier attached to sites ?included within a Section #a ?MBTA Communities? zoning district? in some of their scorecards.<br>
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>From my experience with the Town, I would read section 2 in the Determinations of Compliance section ?Determinations of compliance also may inform other funding decisions by EOED, EOHLC, the MBTA and other state agencies which consider local housing policies when evaluating applications for discretionary grant programs or making other discretionary funding decisions? broadly, and assume that all discretionary state programs relevant to housing to be covered by that section.<br>
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Thanks,<br>
Josh<br>
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Josh Eckart-Lee (he/him)<br>
Sustainability Planner<br>
Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment<br>
City of Somerville<br>
50 Evergreen Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145<br>
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Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 2:15 PM<br>
To: Michael McCarthy via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners@masscptc.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>>><br>
Subject: [Massplanners] MBTA Communities - Other Grants taking compliance into consideration<br>
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Hello Planners,<br>
Beyond the Listed Funding Sources and 13 Grant Programs, have y?all encountered additional grants that will take compliance into consideration?<br>
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So far my list of ?other? grants includes: DOER?s Climate Leaders Decarbonization, and I was informed that FCAM threatened to withhold FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment funds (but then didn?t after lobbying).<br>
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Thank you.<br>
Many. People. Asking.<br>
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Julie<br>
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Julie Mercier, AICP, LEED AP<br>
Carlisle Town Planner<br>
66 Westford Street<br>
Carlisle, MA 01741<br>
<a href="mailto:jmercier@carlislema.gov" target="_blank">jmercier@carlislema.gov</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:jmercier@carlislema.gov" target="_blank">jmercier@carlislema.gov</a>><br>
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Message: 10<br>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:48:10 -0500<br>
From: "Gary Ayrassian" <<a href="mailto:cityplanner@cityofattleboro.us" target="_blank">cityplanner@cityofattleboro.us</a>><br>
To: "'John Charbonneau'" <<a href="mailto:jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org" target="_blank">jcharbonneau@townofrutland.org</a>>,<br>
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Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator<br>
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Hi John,<br>
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The Building Commissioner is Attleboro's Floodplain Administrator.<br>
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Regards,<br>
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Gary<br>
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Gary G. Ayrassian, Director<br>
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Department of Planning & Development <br>
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City of Attleboro | City Hall - Government Center | <br>
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77 Park Street | Attleboro, MA 02703 |<br>
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From: MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>> On Behalf Of John<br>
Charbonneau via MassPlanners<br>
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Subject: [Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator<br>
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Everyone,<br>
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I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your local<br>
floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)? Is it your Building Inspector?<br>
Conservation Agent or Commission? Your Town Planner or someone else? I<br>
would appreciate your feedback.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
John<br>
<br>
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John Charbonneau <br>
Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator<br>
Town of Rutland<br>
246 Main Street<br>
Rutland, MA 01543<br>
(508) 886-4100 x3001<br>
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