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African Heritage Reparation Assembly 2022-12-05T14:00:00RECEIVED: 11/29/2022 at 11:16 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Review, and approval of 5/2/2022, 5/9/2022, 8/1/2022, 8/15/2022, 9/12/2022 and 9/19/2022. 2. Public Comment. 3. Presentation. 4. Action and Discussion Items: Engagement/ Consultation Campaign: Upcoming Listening Sessions, Engage Amherst Project Page, Black/African Heritage Registration Portal, Boots on the Ground, Organizing Allies, and Community Survey. Defining Harm Areas; Eligibility Criteria; LWV Racial Justice Committee Potential Collaboration; July 5th Police/Youth Incident. 5. H.R. 40 Update. 6. BAAM Update. 7. Public Comment. 8. Member Reports. 9. Upcoming Agenda Items & Meeting Schedules. 10. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 11. Adjourn.
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 11/29/2022 at 11:16 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Review, and approval of 5/2/2022, 5/9/2022, 8/1/2022, 8/15/2022, 9/12/2022 and 9/19/2022. 2. Public Comment. 3. Presentation. 4. Action and Discussion Items: Engagement/ Consultation Campaign: Upcoming Listening Sessions, Engage Amherst Project Page, Black/African Heritage Registration Portal, Boots on the Ground, Organizing Allies, and Community Survey. Defining Harm Areas; Eligibility Criteria; LWV Racial Justice Committee Potential Collaboration; July 5th Police/Youth Incident. 5. H.R. 40 Update. 6. BAAM Update. 7. Public Comment. 8. Member Reports. 9. Upcoming Agenda Items & Meeting Schedules. 10. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 11. Adjourn.
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REVISED: 12/3/22, 12:22 pm. RECEIVED: 12/01/22, 4:18 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Click "More Details" for List of Topics
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RECEIVED: 10/20/22 at 3:18 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve minutes; Public comment; On-going deliberation of FY23 grants; New business not reasonably anticipated 48 hrs. in advance.
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RECEIVED: 11/30/22 at 2:55 pm. LIST OF TOPICS:
Call to Order
Read statement about remote meetings
Statement about meeting being recorded
Public participation
Approve Minutes from November 17, 2022
Sign Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements:
Principal Assessor Update
Verify date for next meeting
Executive Session
Approve/Deny Personal Exemptions
Adjourn Meeting
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RECEIVED: 12/2/22 at 1:09 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Click "More Details" for List of Topics
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RECEIVED: 12/2/22 at 4:15 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order; 2. Review and Discuss Information from Financial Indicators Presentation and Public Forum; 3. FY24 Budget Discussion; 4. Adjourn.
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Energy and Climate Action Committee2022-12-07T16:30:00RECEIVED: 11/22/22 at 4:17 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Vision & Charge; Review & vote minutes from 11/30/22; Public Comment; Progress Reports: Heat Pump, Solar; Education Series #3: Presentation on Improving Home Energy Efficiency and Lowering Energy Bills through Improving the Building Envelope by Center for Ecotechnology’s Edison Dika; Staff Updates; ECAC Member Updates; Education Series – Jamboard (if time permits); Items for next meeting agenda; Public Comment; Adjourn.
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 11/22/22 at 4:17 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Vision & Charge; Review & vote minutes from 11/30/22; Public Comment; Progress Reports: Heat Pump, Solar; Education Series #3: Presentation on Improving Home Energy Efficiency and Lowering Energy Bills through Improving the Building Envelope by Center for Ecotechnology’s Edison Dika; Staff Updates; ECAC Member Updates; Education Series – Jamboard (if time permits); Items for next meeting agenda; Public Comment; Adjourn.
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Community Safety & Social Justice Committee2022-12-07T18:00:00RECEIVED: 12/2/22 at 2:57 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Review, and Approval of 8/23/2022, 9/28/2022 and 10/17/2022 Meeting Minutes. 2. Public Comment. 3. Member Reports. 4. Action and Discussion Items: CRESS & DEI Update, Budget Advocacy, Resident Oversight Board, Listening Session, List of Consultants and Contractors from APD 2011-2021, ARPA Distribution, Town Manager Goals and Report from Youth. 5. Upcoming Agenda Items & Meeting Schedules. 6. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 7. Adjourn.
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 12/2/22 at 2:57 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Review, and Approval of 8/23/2022, 9/28/2022 and 10/17/2022 Meeting Minutes. 2. Public Comment. 3. Member Reports. 4. Action and Discussion Items: CRESS & DEI Update, Budget Advocacy, Resident Oversight Board, Listening Session, List of Consultants and Contractors from APD 2011-2021, ARPA Distribution, Town Manager Goals and Report from Youth. 5. Upcoming Agenda Items & Meeting Schedules. 6. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 7. Adjourn.
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RECEIVED: 10/20/22 at 3:06 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve minutes; Public comment; On-going deliberation of FY23 grants; New business not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance.
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RECEIVED: 12/2/22 @ 8:34 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Min; Pub Com; SP Public Hearing: 6:35 PM – SPP 2023-02 – Bruce Allen – 51 Spaulding St Req to reopen the public hearing for SPP2023-02 to con the proposal and make the required findings under S 10.38 rather than 11.24, to review the proposal in light of changes to the site plan occurring since hearing was closed on 10/19/22; SPR Public Hearing: 7:00 PM SPR 2023-02– Servicenet, Inc – 12 & 22 Belchertown Rd - Req Site Plan App to renovate the exist bldg & provide 12 eff apt units for transitional housing w office space for associated staff. Imp inc resurf & striping of exist pkg (39 spaces inc 2 HP acc spaces). Demo of 1 bldg entrance & install new pedestrian access walkways, new doors, windows. (Map 15C, Parcel 2-19, COM zoning district); Old Bus/New Bus Topics not reasonably ant 48 hrs prior to the mtg; ANR Apps; ZBA Apps; SPP/SPR/SUB Apps; PB COM & Liaison Rep; Chair Rep; Staff Rep; Adjourn - Full description in the Agenda Link.
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RECEIVED: 11/21/22 at 11:44 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Special Permit Public Hearing: 6:35 PM - SPP 2023-02 – Bruce Allen – 51 Spaulding St. - Request to reopen the public hearing for SPP2023-02 to consider the proposal and make the req findings under Sec 10.38 rather than 11.24 of the Zoning Bylaw, and to review the proposal in light of changes to the site plan that occurred since the public hearing was closed on October 19, 2022; original request was for a Special Permit to modify ZBA FY2007-00030 and allow 3 Roomers within an owner-occupied dwelling unit, construct 5 pkg spaces previously approved and construct 2 parking spaces within the front setback in the northwest corner of the parcel, and relocate an existing shade tree within the front setback under Sections 3.3210, 5.0100 and 7.000 of the Zoning Bylaw (Map 14B, Parcel 110, R-G) Plans and docs available via email from Christine Brestrup Planning Director or in the Planning Dept, Town Hall brestrupc@amherstma.gov or 413-259-3145
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RECEIVED: 11/21/22 at 11:45 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Site Plan Review Public Hearing - 7:00 PM SPR 2023-02– Servicenet, Inc – 12 and 22 Belchertown Rd - Public hearing to request Site Plan Approval to renovate the existing building and provide 12 efficiency apartment units for transitional housing with office space for associated staff. Site improvements include resurfacing and striping of existing parking (39 spaces including 2 handicap accessible spaces). Demo of 1 building entrance and the installation of new pedestrian access walkways and new doors and windows in the building. (Map 15C, Parcel 2-19, COM zoning district) Plans and documents are available via email from Christine Brestrup, Planning Director or in the Planning Department, Town Hall; brestrupc@amherstma.gov or 413-259-3145
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RECEIVED: 12/1/22 at 10:29 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 5:00 Meeting Opens; 5:02 Review and Receive: Meeting minutes from 11/10/22; 5:05 Public Comment: Public comment on agenda items only. Additional public comment at end of meeting for all topics; 5:15 Old Business: Toxic Chemical Regulation Draft update - Nancy Gilbert; 5:25 New Business: Geothermal well applications - Ed Smith: 544 Station Rd, 219 Lincoln Ave, 34 Berkshire Terrace, 648 Station Rd, Artificial Turf Playing Field Discussion, Mental Health Awareness, Board of Health Communication; 6:30 Director's Update: COVID update; 6:40 Public Comment; 6:50 Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting; 7:00 Adjourn. Next BoH meeting schedule for 1/12/2023.
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Community Preservation Act Committee2022-12-08T18:00:00RECEIVED: 12/5/22 at 8:17 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Hearing for all proposals, Public comment, Approve any outstanding minutes, Review Financials (if needed), Begin to discuss and vote recommendations to Council, Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 12/5/22 at 8:17 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Hearing for all proposals, Public comment, Approve any outstanding minutes, Review Financials (if needed), Begin to discuss and vote recommendations to Council, Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
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RECEIVED: 12/5/22 at 12:05 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Announcements: Technical Consultant Rita Farrell contract ends. Review minutes from October meeting. Presentation and discussion of proposed “Special Act on Residential Property Transfer Fees” by Mandi Jo Hanneke & Ana Gauthier Devlin, Town Councilors (7:15 PM). Discussion of CPA review of Housing Proposals (7:40 PM): Use of Housing Trust funds for projects. Updates and Discussions on: (7:55 PM) Dave Ziomek, Assistant Town Manager: Hickory Ridge; Permanent Shelter; ARPA funds for housing initiatives. Nate Malloy, Town Planner: Strong Street. Paul Bockelman, Town Manager: Filling Trust vacancies. Public Comments. Items not anticipated within 48 hours. Upcoming meetings and comments for agenda future agendas: Housing Trust, January 12, 2023.
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RECEIVED: 12/5/22 at 8:49 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Anser: Agenda; DiNisco: Building and site design updates; DiNisco: Draft Schematic Design Cost Estimate Documents; Discussion; Review of overall time line for project to school opening; Next Comm. Mtg. Dates and topics: Revised: Dec. 16 Cancelled, Jan. 13 Present. and Discuss. of Cost Schematic Design Cost Estimates, Jan 18a and/or 19 Potential Community Forum(s), Jan. 20 Continued discussion costs and feedback from Community Forum, Feb. 10 Draft of Schematic Design Doc. for Submission to MSBA, Feb. 17 Vote on Doc. to submit to MSBA; Invoices if any; Next Comm. Mtg Friday, Jan. 13 time TBD; Matters not anticipated by Chair 48 hrs. in advance of mtg.; Public Comments.
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RECEIVED: 12/2/22 at 3:44 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Roll Call. Application: DRB FY2023-11, Rafi Gholam – To review the proposed signage for a new restaurant, called Royal Chicken & Kebab, under Section 3.20 of the Zoning Bylaw, located at 1A Boltwood Walk, Unit A (Map 14A/Parcel 58) General Business (B-G) Zoning District/ Design Review (DR) District. DRB FY2023-12, Pioneer Valley Signs – To review the proposed signage for a new medical office, called Cambridge Biotherapies, under Section 3.20 of the Zoning Bylaw, located at 7 North Pleasant Street (Map 14A/Parcel 53) General Business (B-G) Zoning District/ Design Review (DR) District. Approval of meeting minutes: July 7, 2022, August 17, 2022, September 28, 2022, October 26, 2022. General public comment period. Other business not anticipated within 48 hours. Adjourn.
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RECEIVED: 10/20/22 at 2:37 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve minutes; Public Comment; On-going deliberation of Fy23 grants; New business not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance.
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RECEIVED: 10/20/22 at 2:26 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve minutes; Public Comment; On-going deliberation of FY23 Grants; New Business not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance.
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