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The Town of Fairhaven is seeking proposals from professional planning consultants for a Comprehensive Master Plan. The selected firm shall have demonstrated previous experience in providing specified services to similar projects, preferably in Massachusetts.  A complete RFP may be obtained, without charge, by contacting the Planning Board Office at 508-979-4082, Ext. 9, email broth@fairhaven-ma.gov<mailto:broth@fairhaven-ma.gov> or on the Town Website at www.fairhaven-ma.gov under "Documents and Contracts". It is recommended that respondents to this request familiarize themselves with the detailed RFP. The deadline for submitting proposals to the Planning Board Office is Noon September 21, 2016. Proposers must submit ten (10) copies of their proposal and one digital copy. The Town reserves the right to reject any proposal deemed not to be in its best interest and waive minor technicalities.  The budget for this project is $110,000.  Postmarks, faxes, and email proposals will  not be considered.

William D. Roth, Jr. AICP

Planning & Economic Development Director

Town of Fairhaven

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. 

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

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

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

*** 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

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

 

• ·         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.

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.