On May 08, 2024 1:39 PM EDT Donna Burton changed a meeting of (MPO) as follows:
Montachusett Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Virtual Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM It is important that we obtain a quorum for this meeting in order to conduct appropriate MPO business and actions. As a Signatory Representative, Alternate and/or Designee, please RSVP on or before May 14, 2024. Attention Municipal Clerks: The MPO meeting registration, handouts, and agenda can be found by clicking the following link - https://www.mrpc.org/montachusett-metropolitan-planning-organization-mmpo/events/93261 In accordance with actions related to an extension to the remote meeting provisions of the Governor’s March 11, 2020 Executive, and recent MRPC policy, this meeting will only be held remotely. Log-in information provided below. Participants are required to register for this meeting in order to receive meeting connection information. Please read the information provided below. Please Note: In regard to public comment, members of the public may speak by utilizing the ‘Chat’ function through GoToMeeting. The MPO Chair will call their name to recognize their comment, or question. Roll call votes using member names may be taken for all action items as a matter of public record. MRPC staff will make every effort to assist any members, or members of the public who wish to provide comment at this virtual meeting. The meeting will be open at 12:50 pm to allow participants to become accustomed to the meeting mechanics and to keep the meeting running as smoothly as possible. Please contact MRPC staff with any questions, comments, or concerns. The Montachusett MPO thanks you for your patience and understanding in these difficult times. Handouts for the meeting can be found at: Folder icon May 15, 2024 (Please note that meeting handouts will continue to be updated up to the time of the meeting) ================================================================ PROCEDURE TO ACCESS ONLINE MEETINGS REGISTERING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE MRPC Please be advised that all, potential meeting attendees and staff must register for all MRPC public meetings in order to receive an online meeting link. Virtual attendee registration information follows: In accordance with the Open Meeting Law, potential meeting participants can register throughout the duration of a posted public meeting. Registration information will include potential meeting members’ name, affiliation, and email address. All persons registering for meeting access will be admitted to the meeting. Registrants will be issued online meeting information via email. The above applies to the MPO. MRPC utilizes GoToMeeting for its online meetings. MRPC staff will not be able to provide technical assistance concerning this online meeting platform. Meeting registrants are urged to download the tele videoconferencing app (GoToMeeting) well in advance of any and all MRPC meetings and to obtain help from the online app website, provided here for your convenience. GoToMeeting https://www.goto.com/meeting/join ================================================================== To Register for this MPO MEETING Please Use This Link: MPO MEETING REGISTRATION This same information is also available at the [www.mrpc.org]www.mrpc.org.to
MONTACHUSETT METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) MEETING WEDNESDAY May 15, 2024 1:00 PM This meeting will be conducted remotely via GoToMeeting.com. Participants must register for this meeting in order to receive remote connection information. Please see below for registration and connection information. AGENDA I. Introduction 1:00 p.m. II. Public Comments 1:05 p.m. III. Approval of April 17, 2024 Minutes 1:10 p.m. IV. Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan 1:15 p.m. - Update by MassDOT OTP V. Statewide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 1:20 p.m. VI. Montachusett FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1:35 p.m. - Review Comments Received Regarding Amendment #5 - MPO Action: Endorsement of Amendment #5 VII. Montachusett FFY 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1: 50 p.m. - Review of Comments Received During Comment Period - MPO Action: Endorsement of 2025-2029 TIP - MPO Action: Certification of 3C Planning Process - MPO Action: Certification of Global Warming Solutions Act Requirements VIII. Montachusett FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) 2:05 p.m. - Review of Comments Received During Comment Period - MPO Action: Endorsement of FFY 2025 UPWP IX. Updates 2:20 p.m. - MassDOT Highway Division - Transit - Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC) - Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) X. Administrative Matters 2:30 p.m. - Next MPO Meeting - 6/19 is the third Wednesday of June. This is a State Holiday XI. Adjournment 2:40 p.m. Cc: City & Town Clerks: Please post this notice pursuant to MA General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. Handouts for the meeting can be found at: MPO May 15, 2024 (Please note that meeting handouts will continue to be updated up to the time of the meeting) This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MRPC provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MRPC by phone (978-345-7376), fax (978-348-2490) or by email bdoherty@mrpc.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting. The Montachusett MPO and the MRPC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The Montachusett MPO operates without regard to race, color, national origin, English Proficiency, ancestry, creed, income, gender, age and/or disability. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subject to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the MRPC or the MMPO. Complaints are to be filed no later than 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. Please contact Glenn Eaton at 978-345-7376 ext. 310 for more information. Anyone in need of translation services for any Montachusett MPO meeting or document should contact the MRPC directly in advance in order to arrange applicable services. Please contact the MRPC at mrpc@mrpc.org or (978) 345-7376 ext. 300 with questions, concerns or assistance needs regarding accessibility and/or language services.
So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Ashburnham, MA |
| Board: | (MPO) |
| Time: | Wednesday May 15, 2024 1:00 PM EDT |
| Location: | Zoom Meeting |
| Agenda: | MONTACHUSETT METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) MEETING WEDNESDAY May 15, 2024 1:00 PM This meeting will be conducted remotely via GoToMeeting.com. Participants must register for this meeting in order to receive remote connection information. Please see below for registration and connection information. AGENDA I. Introduction 1:00 p.m. II. Public Comments 1:05 p.m. III. Approval of April 17, 2024 Minutes 1:10 p.m. IV. Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan 1:15 p.m. - Update by MassDOT OTP V. Statewide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 1:20 p.m. VI. Montachusett FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1:35 p.m. - Review Comments Received Regarding Amendment #5 - MPO Action: Endorsement of Amendment #5 VII. Montachusett FFY 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1: 50 p.m. - Review of Comments Received During Comment Period - MPO Action: Endorsement of 2025-2029 TIP - MPO Action: Certification of 3C Planning Process - MPO Action: Certification of Global Warming Solutions Act Requirements VIII. Montachusett FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) 2:05 p.m. - Review of Comments Received During Comment Period - MPO Action: Endorsement of FFY 2025 UPWP IX. Updates 2:20 p.m. - MassDOT Highway Division - Transit - Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee (MJTC) - Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) X. Administrative Matters 2:30 p.m. - Next MPO Meeting - 6/19 is the third Wednesday of June. This is a State Holiday XI. Adjournment 2:40 p.m. Cc: City & Town Clerks: Please post this notice pursuant to MA General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 18-25. Handouts for the meeting can be found at: MPO May 15, 2024 (Please note that meeting handouts will continue to be updated up to the time of the meeting) This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MRPC provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MRPC by phone (978-345-7376), fax (978-348-2490) or by email bdoherty@mrpc.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting. The Montachusett MPO and the MRPC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The Montachusett MPO operates without regard to race, color, national origin, English Proficiency, ancestry, creed, income, gender, age and/or disability. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subject to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the MRPC or the MMPO. Complaints are to be filed no later than 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. Please contact Glenn Eaton at 978-345-7376 ext. 310 for more information. Anyone in need of translation services for any Montachusett MPO meeting or document should contact the MRPC directly in advance in order to arrange applicable services. Please contact the MRPC at mrpc@mrpc.org or (978) 345-7376 ext. 300 with questions, concerns or assistance needs regarding accessibility and/or language services. |
| Scheduled By: | Donna Burton |
| Posted At: | May 08, 2024 1:32 PM EDT |
| Last Modified: | May 08, 2024 1:41 PM EDT |