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  • Sunday, June 26, 2016 11:12 AM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    Shutesbury, in the Amherst area, is seeking a qualified consultant to help engage the community in a visioning process as a first step in updating the Town’s 2004 Master Plan. 


  • Thursday, June 16, 2016 2:07 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    The Town of Grafton seeks a qualified consulting firm to work with the Town to develop a North Grafton Transit Village Master Plan for the area surrounding the Grafton Commuter Rail Station in North Grafton. The RFP also includes an alternative option for a Worcester Street Village Concept Plan. 

    Click here for RFP  http://www.grafton-ma.gov/sites/graftonma/files/uploads/n_grafton_visioning_project_scope_june2016_final.pdf

  • Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:13 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    Mon., April 25, 2016 — 2:00 pm ET – 3:30 pm

    TRB Webinar: Guidance for General Aviation Facility Planning

    •  ACRP Report 113: Guidebook on General Aviation Facility Planning Guidance
    • ·         Summarize how the guidebook can help translate anticipated activity into facility requirements
  • Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:11 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    Tues., April 19, 2016 — 5:30 pm ET – 6:30 pm

    APA:  Transforming Everyday Spaces into Places for Play

    Presenter: Naudy Martinez, KaBOOM!

    People don't just want great parks and playgrounds; they also want a complete reimagining of what urban spaces and places look like. Unfortunately, getting enough play time can be especially difficult for children growing up in economically challenged communities. Playability, the extent to which a city makes it easy for all kids to get balanced and active play, is one way to address this.

    Through initiatives like PLAY 60, Play On and the Playful City USA program, KaBOOM! is encouraging communities to devise creative and easy ways for kids and families to participate in play. This presentation will show examples of projects that create opportunities for kids to play along the way and make city streets more complete, communities more equitable, and kids and families healthier.

    Register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transforming-everyday-spaces-into-places-for-play-tickets-21969797255

  • Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:09 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    *** Sit at your desk and earn CM credits.  All are free but require registration

    Wed., April 6, 2016 — 2:00 pm ET – 3:30 pm

    RB Webinar:  Effective Emergency Management Preparedness for Airports of all Sizes

    • ACRP Report 103: Integrating NIMS (National Incident Management System) for Personnel and Resources at Airports
    • ·         ACRP Report 112: Airport Terminal Incidence Response Planning


  • Tuesday, March 01, 2016 2:11 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)

    This is a notification to all Municipal Planners that pursuant to EO 562 the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development is reviewing 400 CMR 2.00, 43D Local Expedited Permitting. As part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s Regulatory Review we are soliciting stakeholder input for any changes to this regulation. 

     

    The office will be considering any and all feedback on this regulation.

     

    43D Regulations: http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/lawlib/400-499cmr/400cmr2.pdf  

     

    Please provide written feedback by March 15, 2016. 

     

    Please email comments to Erica Kreuter at Erica.kreuter@state.ma.us

     

    If you prefer to provide comments anonymously please post them to the EOA&F: http://www.mass.gov/anf/regreview.html

     

  • Tuesday, February 23, 2016 10:49 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)
    • ·         Report 121: Innovative Revenue — An Airport Guides.
    • ·         Report 141: Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source

    Register:  http://www.trb.org/Calendar/Blurbs/173756.aspx  


    All sessions are FREE but you must register (do it now!).  Some may require strong coffee.

  • Tuesday, February 23, 2016 10:46 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)
    Tues., March 15, 2016 — 2:00 pm ET

    Air Service Strategies for Small, Medium, and Non–Hub Airports in Today's Competitive Environment

    Moderated by: Mike Hainsey, Golden Triangle Regional Airport

    • ·         Report 142: Effects of Airline Industry Changes on Small– and Non–Hub Airports

    • ·         Synthesis 68: Strategies for Maintaining Air Service

    Register:  http://www.trb.org/ElectronicSessions/Blurbs/173835.aspx


    All sessions are FREE but you must register (do it now!).  Some may require strong coffee.








  • Tuesday, February 23, 2016 10:44 PM | Daphne Politis (Administrator)
    FridayFebruary 26, 2016 — 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
    • ·         Dara O'Byrne, Deputy Director for Land Use and Policy, Detroit Future City (DFC) Implementation Office
    • ·         Erin Kelly, Manager of Innovative Landscapes, Detroit Future City (DFC) Implementation Office
    • ·         Jenny Guillaume, Environmental Planner and Growing Green Initiative Coordinator in Baltimore
    • ·         Moderator:  Jim Schwab, AICP, APA Hazards Planning Center Manager

    Register:  https://events-na12.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1276969878/en/events/event/shared/default_template/event_landing.html?sco-id=1456756271&_charset_=utf-8


    All sessions are FREE but you must register (do it now!).  Some may require strong coffee.

     

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