Save the Date!

Writing, Revising and Implementing Your Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)


Sponsored by:

Ask all of your OSRP questions at this FREE workshop 

with Melissa Cryan, Division of Conservation Services, EOEEA

March 16, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Middleborough Town Hall

10 Nickerson Avenue, Middleborough, MA

Agenda:

1:00-1:15: Welcome and Introductions
1:15-1:45: Open Space and Recreation Plans and the Planning Process (a presentation by Melissa Cryan)
1:45-2:30: Q&A and Discussion with Melissa Cryan. Topics will include: ADA Reporting, Section 5 of the Open Space and Recreation Plan, Mapping/GIS, Goals and Objectives- Making plans practical and realistic
2:30-2:40: Break (Refreshments will be provided)
2:40-3:30: Open Space and Recreation Plan Implementation and Funding Sources. Topics will include: the Community Preservation Act, available state grants and other funding sources, plus case studies from local communities on advancing their Open Space and Recreation Plans
3:30-3:50: Moderated Discussion of Regional Open Space Planning (time permitting)
3:50-4:00: Wrap-up / Feedback / Next steps

There is no charge for the event. Please RSVP so that we can plan for handouts and refreshments: bnap@srpedd.org / (508) 824-1367/1368