BRPC has released the 2022 results of the Survey of Second Homeowners Results and the Survey of Recent Movers Results
Natural Resources Conservation Service Survey and Meeting
On September 29 at 12:00 noon, the Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a statewide Local Working Group meeting over Zoom. Please note: even if you cannot attend the meeting, you can make your voice heard by filling out the NRCS survey, linked below.
Public Meetings Pandemic Flexibility Provisions Extended
On July 16th, 2022, Ch. 107 of the Acts of 2022 was signed into law, extending certain pandemic-related policy measures.
MassDOT Launches Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT’s) Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan update, Beyond Mobility, recently launched. Beyond Mobility will set the direction of future capital planning and program sizing
PILOT Programs Undermined by Lack of Funding and Tax Rulings, Report Finds
A recent report by State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump pointed out that the Commonwealth’s payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program for state-owned lands (SOL) is underfunded and disproportionately disadvantages smaller, rural communities in favor of larger, wealthier communities.