These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting. – Open Meeting Law – Section III.
Board Members: Marc Garrett, Larry Rosenblum, Tim Grandy, and Bill Wennerberg
Staff Members: Lee Hartmann and Valerie Massard
Recording Secretary: Eileen Hawthorne
Administrative Notes:
The Board approved the minutes of June 28, 2010 as presented.
The Board determined that the following Form A plan is entitled to endorsement:
A4373 – Plymouth Regional Economic Development Foundation Inc., Map 55, Lot 25 (23.38A) and Town of Plymouth, Map 55, Lots 24, 26 and 27 (24.90 A) – Drainage Easement Definitions
The Board determined that the following Form A plan is entitled to endorsement once the following changes have been made - a correction to the deed reference and the addition of a reference to the RDD special permit:
A4372 – Annawon Council Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Map 107, Lot 23 (9.16A) – Divide into Lots 23-1 (2.88A), 23-2 (3.55A), and 23-3 (2.75A)
The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the Administrative Notes with the above-mentioned change to A4372.
Due to a minor change in the name of the LLC, the Board re-endorsed the covenant for B560 – Hillside Estates.
North Plymouth Steering Committee
Goals Session
The North Plymouth Steering Committee and the Planning Board held a brainstorming session as the first step to updating the North Plymouth Master Plan.
The questions and answers were as follows:
What do you Like about North Plymouth? |
Village aspect (uses) |
Walkable village |
Cordage Park |
Working waterfront |
Historic New England Village |
Diverse Cultures - History and People |
Compact size |
Rail trail |
Good mix of commercial uses and services |
Affordable housing |
2nd & 3rd generation family owned businesses |
Community clubs |
Opportunities for employment nearby |
Small residential lot sizes |
One elementary school (100 yrs old) |
Loring Library |
Stable population |
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What don't you like about North Plymouth? |
Under utilized open space |
Traffic interaction with Kingston |
No government follow-through |
Vacant Wal-Mart building |
Stein building |
Absentee landlords |
Bad publicity due to crime |
Drinking in public parks (& no trash receptacles) |
Limited public beach areas |
Poor government oversight of Sec. 8 |
Poorly maintained open space |
Poor recreational signage |
Lack of building repair and code enforcement |
Poorly maintained businesses |
Graffiti on Town property |
Lack of access to beaches |
High density development |
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What would you like to see changed in North Plymouth? |
Police interaction with residents and businesses |
Merchant Association better cooperation |
Better communication with Kingston |
Increased train service |
Better promotion of commuter rail station |
"North Plymouth" signage |
Improvements to Boundary St. intersection |
Streetscape improvements along Boundary & Hedge Rds |
More police presence |
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What concerns you most about the Future of North Plymouth? |
Linking villages for 2020 |
Loss of the "North Plymouth" identity |
Infrastructure disrepair |
Protection of the Cordage Smokestack |
Traffic to be generated by Cordage Park |
Charlie Vandini being here in 2020 |
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In the future what are you looking forward to for North Plymouth? |
Revitalization of Cordage Park & Waterfront |
Beautification of businesses |
Creation of a business association |
Spending the $1,050,000 40R monies |
Increased MBTA Service |
More recreational opportunities |
Expansion of Cordage Museum |
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Other comments raised in post brainstorming discussion |
Keep North Plymouth's younger generations in North Plymouth |
Engage North Plymouth's youth in planning process |
(perhaps something at the school) |
Keep a running list of potential guest speakers |
The Boards and Steering Committee will reconvene at a future meeting once the results of the brainstorming session have been compiled. Valerie Massard will be working with the North Plymouth Steering Committee to update their village master plan.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eileen M. Hawthorne Approved: July 19, 2010
Administrative Assistant
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