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By Caroline Gordon Reporter HUDSON - An updated Hazardous Mitigation Plan will soon be in place for Hudson.
A hazardous mitigation plan outlines actions residents can take to mitigate the risks to people, property and the environment. During a meeting on Nov. 14, Jamie Caplan, who is part of a firm helping the town develop the plan, discussed the benefits of a hazardous mitigation plan.
Caplan said her plan for Hudson is to specifically develop mitigation actions the town can take when natural hazards occur.
“Hazard mitigation saves money as well as lives,” she said
According to Caplan, having a hazardous mitigation plan in place will enable the town to receive pre-disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state.
“That’s a lot of the incentive for communities nationwide,” she said.
Caplan said there are four main components to hazardous mitigation – preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
While residents can’t control natural disasters, she said they can control how wellprepared the town is for the disasters.
The firm will identify mitigation actions through examining local plans and regulations, including land use planning and zoning regulations, structure and infrastructure projects, natural systems protection and education and awareness programs.
As they begin to develop the new plan, Caplan said they will refer to the current hazardous mitigation plan, the state plan, and the municipal vulnerability preparedness plan, which Hudson developed in 2019 to mitigate risks from climate change and natural disasters.
“We’re not trying to do this in a vacuum, we are trying to build off of what already exists,” she said.
Grant funds plan
The services are funded through a grant from the The Federal Emergency Massachusetts Agency, according to Fire Chief Bryan Johannes.
The firm has collaborated with many municipalities throughout the state to help develop hazardous mitigation plans, Johannes said.
This plan is being developed by a Hazardous Mitigation Planning Committee composed of town leaders and local stakeholders.
According to Caplan, the Hazardous Mitigation Planning Committee will provide the firm with town data, assist with public outreach and identify and prioritize mitigation actions.
In addition, she said the committee will review and comment on the draft plan, prior to it being reviewed by the state. She noted that residents will also be able to review the draft plan.
Throughout the development of the hazardous mitigation plan, Caplan said the committee will examine cost effective ideas to reduce risk and outline the town’s “greatest vulnerabilities.”
She added that the planning process will raise awareness about natural hazards and risks, which will create a safer community.
Lower tax rate, higher values lead to hike in tax bills in Marlborough
Marlborough taxes | from page 1 property values of about 3.52%.
There has also been an increase in values for multifamily homes at 3.54% for two-family homes – resulting in a hike of $192 in the average tax bill – and 1.15% for three-family, which would increase the average tax bill by $70.
“Although this adjustment is an increase over last year, Marlborough still has the lowest average tax bill in all its regional communities dating back to 2012,” said Mayor Arthur Vigeant.
Condominiums also rose in value, but under the new rate, there would be a reduction of $34 in the average tax bill to $3,212.
A similar scenario would exist for commercial and industrial property values – an increase in value, but a reduction in taxes for the 2023 fiscal year.
“I believe [the new rates] to be fair and equitable,” said Councilor John Irish.
Principal Assessor John Valade also recommended a reduction in the tax levy. He asked for a transfer of $46,650 from the sale of graves; and a transfer of $838,369.97 from the Overlay Reserve.
Both transfers were approved by the City Council.
To see details about how the city determines the tax rates, as well as the city’s top taxpayers, visit tinyurl.com/yjd5cjmm.
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Westborough receives $4 million for Otis Street improvement project
By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter WESTBOROUGH - The Otis Street Transit-Oriented Development Regional Improvement Project will benefit from $2 million from the Massworks Infrastructure Program and $2 million in MassDOT funding that has been recently approved.
The town of Westborough application was submitted to the FY2023 Community One Stop for Growth, and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Department of Housing and Community Development and Massachusetts Development Finance Agency worked together to evaluate all eligible applications and recommended the most ready and high-impact projects for a grant.
“This $4 million investment from MassWorks and MassDOT is a game changer for the town of Westborough,” said state Sen. Michael Moore (DMillbury). “With these funds, Westborough will be able to prepare the Otis Street corridor with the necessary infrastructure to support new jobs, new businesses, and new opportunities for the community.”
The town has planned for new growth along the Otis Street corridor to leverage the nearby transit station, rail trail and existing development areas. Through the planning process, the town updated its master plan, adopted new as-of-right zoning along Otis Street, completed a road safety audit, completed a transportation corridor study and pursued 25% design of these critical road improvements.
The town plans to use this grant to construct road and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Route 9 and along the Otis corridor.
Other members of Westborough’s delegation weighed in on the award.
“I was so pleased to work with the Westborough legislative delegation to advocate on behalf of the town for this significant state infrastructure support, which will leverage private investment and enable the full planned build-out of this critical economic development area,” said state Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury).
“This $4 million grant will allow the different neighborhoods of Westborough to be more closely connected, enhance pedestrian and bicyclist use, continue Westborough’s efforts to expand its bike lane, rail trail and path infrastructure, and improve public safety,” said state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (DActon).
Town Manager Kristi Williams and Select Board Chair Ian Johnson said the town was appreciative of the award. Williams said the benefits of the planned new growth on Otis Street were “critical” to Westborough, but wouldn’t be possible without the state’s investment.
“The town is extremely excited to receive this funding to support the development of this economically important area of Westborough, while also improving the safety of our citizens through intersection improvements,” said Johnson.
The town of Westborough will be required to submit a completed pre-contract form, provided by EOHED, no later than Jan. 31, 2023, to begin the contracting process. Once the contract is fully executed, construction work can begin.
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Otis Street will benefit from a total of $4 million from Massworks and MassDOT.
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