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August 20, 2019, 9:05 AM - 10:00 AM @ Goodwin Room
The Jones Library, Inc. Feasibility & Design Committee2019-08-20T09:05:00 RECEIVED: AUGUST 14, 2019 AT 11:27 A.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: Public Comment; Minutes; Finegold Alexander Architects Proposal; Proposed Community Engagement Process.
Goodwin RoomAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: AUGUST 14, 2019 AT 11:27 A.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: Public Comment; Minutes; Finegold Alexander Architects Proposal; Proposed Community Engagement Process.
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August 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Goodwin Room
The Jones Library, Inc. Buildings and Facilities Committee2019-08-20T13:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 AT 11:29 A.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: Public Comment; Sustainability Committee Interviews.
Goodwin RoomAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 AT 11:29 A.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: Public Comment; Sustainability Committee Interviews.
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August 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Town Room
Amherst School Committee2019-08-20T18:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/16/19 AT 12:48 P.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:
1. Call to Order and Approve Minutes of June 18, 2019
2. Committee Announcements and Public Comment
3. Superintendent’s Update
4. New and Continuing Business
a. Facilities and Fields Update
b. Dual Language update
c. Goals for the Year Discussion
5. Adjourn
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/16/19 AT 12:48 P.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:
1. Call to Order and Approve Minutes of June 18, 2019
2. Committee Announcements and Public Comment
3. Superintendent’s Update
4. New and Continuing Business
a. Facilities and Fields Update
b. Dual Language update
c. Goals for the Year Discussion
5. Adjourn
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August 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Personnel Board 2019-08-21T09:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 at 3:36 p.m. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order: Opening remarks and announcements. 2. Public Comment. 3. Reports and Comments. 4. New Business: 4 year wage scale plan for part time employees. 5. Old Business: Staffing report. 6. Approval of minutes: Review and approve minutes from May 22, 2019 meeting. 7. Next Personnel Board meeting: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 9:00 am. 8. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting. 9. Adjourn.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 at 3:36 p.m. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order: Opening remarks and announcements. 2. Public Comment. 3. Reports and Comments. 4. New Business: 4 year wage scale plan for part time employees. 5. Old Business: Staffing report. 6. Approval of minutes: Review and approve minutes from May 22, 2019 meeting. 7. Next Personnel Board meeting: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 9:00 am. 8. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting. 9. Adjourn.
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August 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Town Room
Governance, Organization and Legislation Committee of the Town Council2019-08-21T10:30:00 RECEIVED: 3/8/19 @ 11:07 am. REVISED: 8/13/19 @ 8:36 am & 8/15/19 @ 11:28 am. TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Discussion of and vote on proposed Proclamation to celebrate Jewish Comm. of Amherst 50th anniversary. 3. Discussion of revisions to Rules of Procedure: Rule 10.4 Ad Hoc Committees in light of recommendations regarding language for Rule 10.5 Work Groups. 4. Continue discussion of a Town Council policy for resolutions, proclamations, commemorations, and citations: revisions to Rule 8 of the Town Council Rules of Procedure; GOL guidelines for Review; GOL committee charge; and creation of FAQ. 5. Continue discussion of revisions to adopted Public Ways Policy to advise on flag raisings & commemorative flags. 6. Follow up on referral from Town Council to advise on a policy to comply with Charter Sec 7.6: Publication of Candidate Statements. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adoption of 8/7/19 minutes. 9 Topics not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. 10. Adjourn.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 3/8/19 @ 11:07 am. REVISED: 8/13/19 @ 8:36 am & 8/15/19 @ 11:28 am. TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Discussion of and vote on proposed Proclamation to celebrate Jewish Comm. of Amherst 50th anniversary. 3. Discussion of revisions to Rules of Procedure: Rule 10.4 Ad Hoc Committees in light of recommendations regarding language for Rule 10.5 Work Groups. 4. Continue discussion of a Town Council policy for resolutions, proclamations, commemorations, and citations: revisions to Rule 8 of the Town Council Rules of Procedure; GOL guidelines for Review; GOL committee charge; and creation of FAQ. 5. Continue discussion of revisions to adopted Public Ways Policy to advise on flag raisings & commemorative flags. 6. Follow up on referral from Town Council to advise on a policy to comply with Charter Sec 7.6: Publication of Candidate Statements. 7. Public Comment. 8. Adoption of 8/7/19 minutes. 9 Topics not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. 10. Adjourn.
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August 21, 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Town Room
Community Resources Committee (CRC) of the Town Council2019-08-21T14:30:00 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 10:28 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Public comment 3. Continued discussion of Master Plan 4. Craig's Doors (Hwei-Ling Greeney) 5. Business not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting 6. Adjourn.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 10:28 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Public comment 3. Continued discussion of Master Plan 4. Craig's Doors (Hwei-Ling Greeney) 5. Business not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting 6. Adjourn.
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August 21, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Town Hall > Town Room
Energy and Climate Action Committee Working Group2019-08-21T16:30:00 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 10:29 am. REVISED: 8/20/19 at 3:11 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Minutes taker; Public comment; Discussion of outreach plan; Adjourn.
Town Hall > Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 10:29 am. REVISED: 8/20/19 at 3:11 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Minutes taker; Public comment; Discussion of outreach plan; Adjourn.
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August 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Town Hall
Downtown Parking Working Group2019-08-21T18:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/12/19 at 2:16 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order 2. Announcements 3. Public Comment 4. Presentations and Discussion a. Discussion of consultants’ preliminary recommendations b. Discussion of format for 2nd forum c. Discussion of Amherst parking webpage improvements (time permitting) 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Future Agenda Items 7. Committee Comments 8. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting 9. Adjourn.
Town Hall4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/12/19 at 2:16 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order 2. Announcements 3. Public Comment 4. Presentations and Discussion a. Discussion of consultants’ preliminary recommendations b. Discussion of format for 2nd forum c. Discussion of Amherst parking webpage improvements (time permitting) 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Future Agenda Items 7. Committee Comments 8. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting 9. Adjourn.
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August 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Town Room
Historical Commission2019-08-21T18:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/5/19 at 11:58 am. LIST OF TOPICS: To consider the following demolition application requests: 7 Pease Place (11C-202) – Joel Greenbaum – Request to demolish one car garage; 462 Main Street (14B-68) – 462 Main Street LLC – Request to demolish a ca. 1916-1930 outbuilding. Information about the application(s) is available in the Planning Department, Town Hall, Amherst, MA.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/5/19 at 11:58 am. LIST OF TOPICS: To consider the following demolition application requests: 7 Pease Place (11C-202) – Joel Greenbaum – Request to demolish one car garage; 462 Main Street (14B-68) – 462 Main Street LLC – Request to demolish a ca. 1916-1930 outbuilding. Information about the application(s) is available in the Planning Department, Town Hall, Amherst, MA.
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August 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Town Hall > Town Room
Historical Commission2019-08-21T18:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/16/19 AT 12:50 P.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7 Pease Place (11C-202) – Joel Greenbaum – Request to demolish one car garage. 462 Main Street (14B-68) – 462 Main Street LLC – Request to demolish a ca. 1916-1930 outbuilding. PUBLIC MEETING: Review minutes from June 5, 2019; Update concerning the site visit for the Barn owned by Mitchel and Mary Lynn Olson at 562 Montague Road with Tom Harris; Writers Walk update; Discuss possible utility box on the Main Common; Update on revisions to Demolition Delay Bylaw; Next Meeting Dates. ADJOURNMENT.
Town Hall > Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/16/19 AT 12:50 P.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7 Pease Place (11C-202) – Joel Greenbaum – Request to demolish one car garage. 462 Main Street (14B-68) – 462 Main Street LLC – Request to demolish a ca. 1916-1930 outbuilding. PUBLIC MEETING: Review minutes from June 5, 2019; Update concerning the site visit for the Barn owned by Mitchel and Mary Lynn Olson at 562 Montague Road with Tom Harris; Writers Walk update; Discuss possible utility box on the Main Common; Update on revisions to Demolition Delay Bylaw; Next Meeting Dates. ADJOURNMENT.
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August 22, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Ranked Choice Voting Commission2019-08-22T13:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 8:55 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Meet with Town Attorney Lauren Goldberg. Make preparation for our Ranked Choice Voting table at First Day Celebration. Public comment. Topics not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 8:55 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Meet with Town Attorney Lauren Goldberg. Make preparation for our Ranked Choice Voting table at First Day Celebration. Public comment. Topics not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.
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August 22, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center
Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board Career Center Performance Oversight Committee2019-08-22T15:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 9:28 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order and introductions - approve 4/25/19 minutes. Brief updates. Performance - 4th quarter scorecard FY19. Training investments report FY19. Career center monitoring summary. Other business. Adjourn.
MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career CenterOne Arch Place, 2nd FloorGreenfieldMA01301 RECEIVED: 8/19/19 at 9:28 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order and introductions - approve 4/25/19 minutes. Brief updates. Performance - 4th quarter scorecard FY19. Training investments report FY19. Career center monitoring summary. Other business. Adjourn.
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August 22, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ South Meeting Room #101
Human Rights Commission 2019-08-22T17:30:00 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 4:22 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order: Opening remarks, announcements, and agenda review/additions. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment, HR Member reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: Introduction of Commission members; Review and Approve Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2019; Update on Town Committee/Community Organization relationships: A. Town Council Liaison. B. Discussion with Department Heads to continue. C. Amherst Supportive Housing Studio Apartments Project.
D. HRC Role, Focus, and Framework. Report on Human Rights Heroes Picnic and awards 06/02/2019 (Update); Schedule meetings for Fall 2019. 4. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 5. Adjourn.
South Meeting Room #10170 Boltwood WalkAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 4:22 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order: Opening remarks, announcements, and agenda review/additions. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment, HR Member reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: Introduction of Commission members; Review and Approve Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2019; Update on Town Committee/Community Organization relationships: A. Town Council Liaison. B. Discussion with Department Heads to continue. C. Amherst Supportive Housing Studio Apartments Project.
D. HRC Role, Focus, and Framework. Report on Human Rights Heroes Picnic and awards 06/02/2019 (Update); Schedule meetings for Fall 2019. 4. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 5. Adjourn.
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August 22, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Town Room
Zoning Board of Appeals2019-08-22T18:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 AT 11:32 A.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: See attached document for the full August 22, 2019 ZBA Meeting Agenda.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 AT 11:32 A.M. LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: See attached document for the full August 22, 2019 ZBA Meeting Agenda.
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August 22, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ LSSE Conference Room
LSSE Commission Meeting2019-08-22T18:30:00 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 at 4:05 p.m. LIST OF TOPICS: Kendrick Park Playground and Groff Park update, Strategic Plan update, Director’s report and Commission member comments, scheduling of next Commission Meeting
LSSE Conference RoomAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/14/19 at 4:05 p.m. LIST OF TOPICS: Kendrick Park Playground and Groff Park update, Strategic Plan update, Director’s report and Commission member comments, scheduling of next Commission Meeting
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August 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Meridians, Smith College
Hampshire-Franklin Commission on the Status of Women and Girls2019-08-24T10:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 10:46 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Welcoming of guests, public speak out. Check-in. A look back, reexamining the past year and discussions about our accomplishments. Review of bylaws. Discussions and recommendations for bylaw amendments. Setting our agenda and calendar for the upcoming year. Discussions and vote on advocacy and outreach actions. Any other items that may lawfully come before this body. Adjourn.
Meridians, Smith College18 Henshaw B2 HampshireNorthamptonMA01060 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 10:46 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Welcoming of guests, public speak out. Check-in. A look back, reexamining the past year and discussions about our accomplishments. Review of bylaws. Discussions and recommendations for bylaw amendments. Setting our agenda and calendar for the upcoming year. Discussions and vote on advocacy and outreach actions. Any other items that may lawfully come before this body. Adjourn.
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August 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Regional School District Planning Board2019-08-26T09:00:00 RECEIVED: 7/29/19 at 2:04 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Welcome; Call to order, Approve minutes 8-9-19, Public Comment and Committee Announcements, Items not anticipated 48 hours before meeting, New and Continuing business; Final Report: discussion/feedback, Upcoming meeting planning.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 7/29/19 at 2:04 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Welcome; Call to order, Approve minutes 8-9-19, Public Comment and Committee Announcements, Items not anticipated 48 hours before meeting, New and Continuing business; Final Report: discussion/feedback, Upcoming meeting planning.
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August 26, 2019, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Town Room
Outreach, Communications and Appointments Committee (O.C.A.) of the Town Council2019-08-26T09:30:00 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 11:25 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Consideration of Town Manager appointments to multiple-member bodies filed with the Town Clerk 4. Discussion of 8/26/2019 report to Town Council 5. Discussion of Outreach, Communications and Appointments Committee (OCA) fall meeting schedule 6. Update on Town Manager Evaluation 7. Public Comment 8. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 Hours before the meeting 9. Adjourn.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 11:25 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Consideration of Town Manager appointments to multiple-member bodies filed with the Town Clerk 4. Discussion of 8/26/2019 report to Town Council 5. Discussion of Outreach, Communications and Appointments Committee (OCA) fall meeting schedule 6. Update on Town Manager Evaluation 7. Public Comment 8. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 Hours before the meeting 9. Adjourn.
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August 26, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Transportation Advisory Committee Subcommittee2019-08-26T16:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/9/19 at 10:32 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order; 2. Announcements; 3. Presentations and Discussion, a. Creation of a bike and pedestrian prioritization plan; 4. Future Agenda Items; 5. Committee Comments; 6. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting; 7. Executive Session – If any; 8. Adjourn.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/9/19 at 10:32 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order; 2. Announcements; 3. Presentations and Discussion, a. Creation of a bike and pedestrian prioritization plan; 4. Future Agenda Items; 5. Committee Comments; 6. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting; 7. Executive Session – If any; 8. Adjourn.
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August 26, 2019, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Town Room
Town Council2019-08-26T18:30:00 RECEIVED: 6/20/19 at 4:08 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Resolutions and Proclamations 4. Hearings 5. Presentations and Discussion 6. Action Items 7. Town Manager Report 8. Appointments 9. Approval of Minutes 10. Committee Reports 11. Public Comment 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Council Comments 14. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance 15. Executive Session 16. Adjourn
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 6/20/19 at 4:08 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Resolutions and Proclamations 4. Hearings 5. Presentations and Discussion 6. Action Items 7. Town Manager Report 8. Appointments 9. Approval of Minutes 10. Committee Reports 11. Public Comment 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Council Comments 14. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance 15. Executive Session 16. Adjourn
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August 27, 2019, 7:05 PM - 10:00 PM @ Town Room
Planning Board & Tree Warden Joint Meeting2019-08-27T19:05:00 RECEIVED: 8/8/19 at 8:19 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Scenic Roads - Joint Public Hearing with Tree Warden - Tree removal for construction of mixed-use building and site improvements in town Right of Way - 133-143 South East Street (Map 15C/3 & 4) Public Shade trees impacted by this project include the following (sizes = diameter at breast height; DBH): 6 - 18' Arborvitae on northern property line; 1 - 42" Catalpa; 1 - 24" Spruce; 1 - 22" Spruce (dead); 1 - 14" Crabapple; 1 - 6" Hickory or Elm; 1 - Swamp White Oak (to be transplanted by town); Several large Oaks & a Red Maple on southern edge that might have impact to roots as a result of grading.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/8/19 at 8:19 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Scenic Roads - Joint Public Hearing with Tree Warden - Tree removal for construction of mixed-use building and site improvements in town Right of Way - 133-143 South East Street (Map 15C/3 & 4) Public Shade trees impacted by this project include the following (sizes = diameter at breast height; DBH): 6 - 18' Arborvitae on northern property line; 1 - 42" Catalpa; 1 - 24" Spruce; 1 - 22" Spruce (dead); 1 - 14" Crabapple; 1 - 6" Hickory or Elm; 1 - Swamp White Oak (to be transplanted by town); Several large Oaks & a Red Maple on southern edge that might have impact to roots as a result of grading.
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August 30, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Goodwin Room
The Jones Library, Inc. Feasibility & Design Committee2019-08-30T16:00:00 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 11:27 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Comment; Minutes; Finegold Alexander Architects Proposal; Community Engagement Process.
Goodwin RoomAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 8/20/19 at 11:27 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Comment; Minutes; Finegold Alexander Architects Proposal; Community Engagement Process.
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