As 2021 fades in the rear-view mirror, town officials in western Franklin County are looking ahead to the issues, concerns and celebrations anticipated in 2022. Today’s look ahead covers the towns of Hawley, Heath, Shelburne and Rowe. See Monday’s.
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The following provided by Sarah Raposa, Medfield Town Planner.
Downtown Medfield - Covid Recovery Planning Effort (Public Survey)
In December 2020, the Town of Medfield submitted an application to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to take part in the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Program (LRRP). The LRRP is intended to provide municipalities in Massachusetts with the opportunity to develop actionable, project-based recovery plans tailored to the unique economic challenges and COVID-19 related impacts to downtowns, town centers and commercial areas across the Commonwealth.
Additional information is available on the LRRP website.
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Greenfield Notebook: May 27, 2021
The Greenfield Public Library on Main Street is holding a Zoom program with author Hazel Dawkins on Wednesday, June 2. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
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Published: 5/26/2021 6:08:08 PM
Author Hazel Dawkins to speak at virtual library event
GREENFIELD The Greenfield Public Library welcomes author Hazel Dawkins for a special edition of “Meet Your Neighbor” on Wednesday, June 2, at 10 a.m. A former resident of Greenfield, Dawkins will be virtually discussing her new memoir, “Hazy Memory.”
For more information and to get the Zoom link, email librarian@greenfieldpublicllibrary.org. The program, which is supported by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.
Northfield Selectboard candidates discuss business revitalization, climate change and more at forum
Northfield Selectboard candidates Mary Bowen, Bernard “Bernie” Boudreau and Alex Meisner during a candidates forum at the Centennial House Bed and Breakfast last week. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
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NORTHFIELD Ahead of Tuesday’s election, candidates for Selectboard gathered for a broadcast forum and answered questions submitted by residents, with topics ranging from business revitalization to climate change preparedness.
The hour-long discussion, moderated by Shirley Keech and hosted by the Northfield Area Tourism and Business Association (NATABA) and Transition Northfield, can be found on the Bernardston-Northfield Community Television Facebook page.
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Acton has received a $60,000 grant from the state Department of Housing and Community Development to address pandemic-related challenges among businesses in the Great Road Commercial Corridor.
According to a release, the town applied for the grant, through the Local Rapid Recovery Planning Program, in December. The goal is to develop a tailored Local Rapid Recovery Plan addressing Acton’s unique challenges. Recovery Plans can include a range of projects, such as infrastructure improvements, marketing and promotion, bike/pedestrian improvements, and façade and/or storefront signage enhancements. This is another example of how we are working tirelessly to support our businesses in Acton, Town Manager John Mangiaratti said. I look forward with working with Land Use Economic Development Director Matthew Selby, Planning Director Kristen Guichard and the Economic Development Committee and other stakeholders on this new initiative.