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SUMMARY:MassDOT Route 146 Corridor Vision Study Public Meeting #1
DESCRIPTION:MassDOT will be holding a virtual Public Information Meeting for the Route 146 Corridor Vision Study on December 11\, 2024\, at 6:00 PM. Below is the meeting flyer that includes a link to register for the meeting. \nRoute 146 Study Public Meeting Flyer
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/massdot-route-146-corridor-vision-study-public-meeting-1/
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T110000
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SUMMARY:CMMPO FFY 2026-2030 MicroProjects Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Microprojects Information Session Presentation 11-07-24 \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81515735780?pwd=OYp7cQBjvDhlHwSRXs0fsPevbibaOf.1 \nMeeting ID: 815 1573 5780 \nPasscode: 851220 \nDial by your location \n\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/cmmpo-ffy-2026-2030-microprojects-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T140000
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SUMMARY:Cottage Housing Unveiled: Lessons from a Town Planner\, a Developer\, and an Engineer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cottage Housing Unveiled\, a dynamic webinar where three industry experts will share their hands-on experiences in bringing cottage housing to life. Building on our first session\, which introduced cottage housing as a new bylaw to promote middle housing\, this second webinar will dive deeper into the practical challenges and successes of making these communities a reality. \nOur panelists—Susan E. Carter\, P.E.\, LEED AP (Engineer)\, Mark C. O’Hagan (Developer)\, and Dan Fortier (Retired Town Planner)—will address key concerns like NIMBY opposition\, water and sewer issues\, and share real-world strategies that helped overcome these hurdles. Whether you’re a developer\, planner\, or housing advocate\, this is your opportunity to get answers from those who’ve been in the trenches. \nRegister now to secure your spot and send in your questions ahead of time. You’ll also have a chance to ask additional questions during the live event. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of housing development! \nDate & Time: Monday\, October 7\, 2024\, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nRegister Here for the Zoom Webinar \nThis webinar will not be recorded. \nThis webinar series is funded by District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA).
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/cottage-housing-unveiled-lessons-from-a-town-planner-a-developer-an-engineer/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Regional Collaboration & Community Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T150000
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CREATED:20240829T140428Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Bond Bill Webinar with CHAPA & 495/MetroWest Partnership
DESCRIPTION:CMRPC is hosting an upcoming regional webinar on the Commonwealth’s Housing Bond Bill\, part of our ADU Housing Workshop Series and the CMRPC DLTA Affordable Housing Initiative.\n\n\n\nThis webinar will take place on September 10\, 2024\, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.\n\nWe are excited to welcome co-hosts from the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association\, Inc. CHAPA and the The 495/MetroWest Partnership who will provide insights into the Massachusetts Housing Bond Bill and its potential impact on housing policies and affordable housing development.\n\n\n\nRegister in advance here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qyy2rqf
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/housing-bond-bill-webinar-with-chapa-495-metrowest-partnership/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Regional Collaboration & Community Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T105253
CREATED:20240715T151138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T171552Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Business Electric Vehicle Incentives & Rebates Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register in Advance \nJoin the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and National Grid for an online webinar to learn how commercial businesses can access incentives and rebates for electric vehicles/fuel efficient vehicles (buses included) within their public fleet. \nEvent Details: Thursday\, August 8\, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Webinar \nPresenters: \n\nZachary Jenkins\, Clean Cities Coalition Program Director\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources\nRyan Bradley\, Senior Electric Vehicle Ambassador\, National Grid\nJennifer Kritzler\, Deputy Director\, Northeast Region\, CALSTART
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/commercialelectric-vehicle-incentives-rebates-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T100000
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SUMMARY:Municipal & School Electric Vehicle Incentives & Rebates Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register in Advance \nJoin the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and National Grid for an online webinar to learn how municipalities and school districts can access incentives and rebates for electric/fuel efficient vehicles (buses included) within their public fleet. \nEvent Details: Tuesday\, August 6\, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Webinar \nTopics to be Discussed: \n\nMassachusetts Clean Energy Center’s School Bus Advisory Program\nMassEVIP Program\nGreen Communities Charging & Infrastructure Grants\nNational Grid or Eversource Rebates\nFleet Advisory Study for Public Fleets\nACT EPA Electric School Bus Program\n\nPresenters: \n\nZachary Jenkins\, Clean Cities Coalition Program Director\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources\nRyan Bradley\, Senior Electric Vehicle Ambassador\, National Grid\nJennifer Kritzler\, Deputy Director\, Northeast Region\, CALSTART\n\nJoin your colleagues and peers from across Central Massachusetts to learn about these programs that include incentives and rebates!
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/municipal-school-electric-vehicle-incentives-rebates-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T083000
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SUMMARY:Legislative Affairs Forum & Breakfast: Food Insecurity in Central Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about Central Massachusetts food security and equity\, the food system\, State policy\, and how the region’s communities can work to assist residents with food access. Meet and network with legislators\, municipal leaders\, and regional stakeholders\, and explore opportunities for collaboration. A light continental breakfast will be served. \nPanelists Include: \n\nRichard Neal\, U.S. Congressman\, 1st District (pre-recorded remarks)\nHannah Kane\, State Representative\, 11th Worcester District\nAyn Yeagle\, Executive Director\, Growing Places\nRebecca Miller\, Policy Director\, Massachusetts Food System Collaborative\nCasey Burns\, Center on Food Equity\nMaydeé Morales\, Director of Resiliency Center\, Worcester Community Action Council\nMassachusetts Municipal Association\n\nLocation: Rutland Public Library\, 280 Main St\, Rutland\, MA 01543 \nDate and time: Tue\, Jul 23\, 2024 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \nOrganizer: Ethan Melad\, emelad@cmrpc.org \nRegister in Advance Online
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/legislative-affairs-forum-breakfast-food-insecurity-in-central-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Rutland Public Library\, 280 Main Street\, Rutland\, MA\, 01543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Regional Collaboration & Community Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T203000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to CMRPC’s Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner to celebrate the recent accomplishments of CMRPC! Join us to officially recognize and honor individuals\, organizations\, and municipalities for their dedication and contributions to the region. \nClick here to Register in Advance Online \nThe Program of Events \n4:00 p.m. Optional SkyRide Check-In Begins. Experience the scenic SkyRide up to the summit of Wachusett Mountain.\n5:00 p.m. Meeting Check-In Begins. Arrive early to network with attendees and your colleagues from across the region.\n6:00 p.m. CMRPC Business Meeting\n6:15 p.m. Welcome & Presentation of Awards\n7:15 p.m. Dinner \nLocation: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area\, 499 Mountain Road\, Granite Room\, Princeton\, MA 01541 \nDate and time: Thu\, Jun 13\, 2024 5:00 PM \nBusiness Meeting Agenda is Available Online: CMRPC Annual Meeting Agenda 2024 06 13 \nAward Recipients \n\nTransportation Planning Award: City of Worcester\, Department of Transportation & Mobility\nTransportation Equity Award: Alexandra Salcedo\, MassBike\nCentral Region Homeland Security Planning Award:\n\nMichael Dion\, Uxbridge Fire\nJason Gomes\, Uxbridge Fire\nRyan Mastromatteo\, Uxbridge Police\n\n\nComprehensive Planning Award: Town of Mendon\nCommunity Planning Award: Town of Rutland\nRegional Collaboration Award: Chelsey Patriss\, Health Equity of North Central Mass (CHNA9)\nResiliency Planning Award: Dr. David P. Tapscott\, MD\nEconomic Development Award: Town of Dudley\nService Award: Charles Richard ‘Dick’ Williams\, Rutland (to be awarded at a future date)\n\nStaff Milestones \n\nKevin Krasnecky\, 25 Years of Service\nJanet Pierce\, 15 Years of Service\nRobert Raymond\, 10 Years of Service\nYahaira Graxirena\, 10 Years of Service\nDominique DuTremble\, 10 Years of Service\nZachary Blais\, 5 Years of Service\nBaseemah Shakir\, 5 Years of Service
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/annual-meeting-awards-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Calendar of Events,Calendar of Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T150000
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SUMMARY:Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw Webinar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to address the pressing need for affordable housing solutions\, we’re excited to announce an upcoming regional webinar focusing on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Organized as part of the CMRPC’s DLTA Affordable Housing Initiative\, this virtual webinar workshop will take place on May 13th at 2pm\, aiming to empower municipal officials and the wider public with technical assistance\, practical implementation strategies\, and bylaw review. \nRegister Here to Receive Access to the Webinar \nOur project emphasizes the importance of addressing the stigma surrounding affordable housing\, recognizing challenges such as lack of awareness and policy barriers. Through targeted technical assistance and documentation of lessons learned\, we aim to dispel misconceptions and engage the public in meaningful discussions. \nAdditionally\, following the webinar\, we will be hosting office hours to provide further support and guidance. \nCMRPC’s DLTA Affordable Housing Initiative aligns with our community’s goals and values\, addressing a critical need in the region. Our comprehensive approach reflects a commitment to creating positive\, lasting impacts on our communities. \nJoin us for this webinar\, which will serve as a platform for fostering support\, engaging stakeholders\, and driving tangible progress towards accessible and inclusive housing solutions.
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu-bylaw-webinar-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Regional Collaboration & Community Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 Environmental Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Environmental Consultation will discuss a range of environmental mitigation activities and potential areas to carry out these activities\, including activities that may have the greatest potential to restore and maintain the environmental function affected by the metropolitan transportation plan\, 2050 Connections. See materials for the 2024 Environmental Consultation below. \n\n2024 Environmental Consultation Agenda\n2024 Environmental Consultation Presentation\nGuest Presentation: Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Updates\n\nZoom Information: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84121723288?pwd=U1ZNdW80Z0V6a2cxQXBpcWJWVXliUT09\nMeeting ID: 841 2172 3288\nPassword: 595647
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/2024-environmental-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T105253
CREATED:20240222T180522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T180542Z
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SUMMARY:Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw Webinar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) present a nuanced dynamic for communities. On one hand\, they offer an opportunity to accommodate diverse housing needs. However\, without careful oversight\, they can strain infrastructure\, alter neighborhood character\, and exacerbate concerns about housing affordability and availability. \nCMRPC planning staff will delve into the State’s ADU regulations and explore the merits of effectively managing ADUs within communities. \nJoin us for the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw Webinar Workshop\nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024\, at 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nRegister in Advance for the Virtual Zoom Webinar
URL:https://cmrpc.org/event/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu-bylaw-webinar-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Regional Collaboration & Community Planning
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