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PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Edward Gibson, Southampton Town Administrator Email:Townadministrator@townofsouthampton.org
Tel: (413) 529-0106
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2019
Public Participation Sought to Update Southampton’s Open Space and Recreation Plan
The Southampton Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee is tasked with updating the Town’s 2012 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP), which guides town decisions about open space and recreation management and growth over the next seven years.
The OSRP assesses the current status of recreation and conservation lands in the community and identifies community needs based on a set of goals and objectives developed through a public comment process.
Members of the public are invited to participate in the Plan update process. Interested residents may respond to a survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SouthamptonOSRP (hard copies are available at the Town Offices and Libraries). Public input will also be sought through a community visioning on Wednesday, December 18th, 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1st floor meeting room.
The OSRP is being developed with assistance from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission with funding provided through a District Local Technical Assistance Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Edward Gibson, Southampton Town Administrator Email:Townadministrator@townofsouthampton.org
Tel: (413) 529-0106
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2019
Public Participation Sought to Update Southampton’s Open Space and Recreation Plan
The Southampton Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee is tasked with updating the Town’s 2012 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP), which guides town decisions about open space and recreation management and growth over the next seven years. The OSRP assesses the current status of recreation and conservation lands in the community and identifies community needs based on a set of goals and objectives developed through a public comment process. Members of the public are invited to participate in the Plan update process. Interested residents may respond to a survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SouthamptonOSRP (hard copies are available at the Town Hall and Library). Public input will also be sought through a community visioning on Wednesday, December 18th, 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1st floor meeting room. The OSRP is being developed with assistance from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission with funding provided through a District Local Technical Assistance Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Southampton Open Space and Recreation Survey
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Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS:
The Southampton Police Department is hosting National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10AM -2PM at the Town Hall Parking Lot. Please review the flyers for more information regarding what will be accepted.
Southampton hosted a two-day Debris Management Chainsaw Safety Training series on October 15 & 16 sponsored by The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council. DPW personnel from Pittsfield, Holyoke, New Marlborough and South Hadley Fire Dept. joined the Southampton Highway Department to learn about reactive forces, felling, cutting, notch and hinge techniques and calculations.
This will be followed by an “After the Storm” one-day advanced skills training course on October 29.
This is awesome! Be safe out there!
RECYCLING NEWS:
In the 3rd quarter (July, August and September) of 2019, 1,850 pounds of textiles were diverted from the waste stream/landfills and reused/recycled through donations to the D.A.R.E. bins located at the Southampton Transfer Station and Police Department parking lot.RECYCLING NEWS: This is a reminder that clothing and textiles can and should be recycled. There are several options in Southampton including a donation bin at the Southampton Congregational Church, a D.A.R.E. donation bin in the Southampton Police Department parking lot (both available for drop off 24 hours a day); in addition, Transfer Station permit holders may utilize the D.A.R.E. donation bin located at the Southampton Transfer Station during normal Transfer Station days/hours.
Over the past year, Southampton residents have diverted the following amounts of textiles from the waste stream/landfills and reused/recycled through donations to the D.A.R.E. bins:
1st quarter 2018 - 2,785 pounds
2nd quarter 2018 - 3,050 pounds
3rd quarter 2018 - 2,225 pounds
4th quarter 2018 - 2,700 pounds
1st quarter 2019 - 2,550 pounds
TOWN CLERK NEWS: Special Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 22, 2019 at Norris School at 7pm.
A link to the Warrant is provided on the Town Website and below:
www.townofsouthampton.org/Town%20Administrator/STM%20wMotionsandSummaries2020%20(Oct%2022%202019)...
Wait they already got their tax exemption from us for the bridge why are they trying to get more
Teresa Forester Adams
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