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Apr 4, 2021
To the Editor:
I am a registered voter in the Town of Wareham opposed to the rezoning Article 1.
I do not believe that any of the criteria under the Governor’s order, nor the guidance issued in February 2021 are met for other than a two-thirds quantum of vote. The section of the new law that focuses on zoning reform appears to be geared toward new housing (not commercial) development. The law focuses on “smart growth” i.e., making sure housing is close to existing transit, while promoting mixed use so that people can walk to a train or the grocery store. That is not the case on Glen Charlie Road. Wareham has effectively no reliable and consistent public transit.
Baker-Polito: $4M for enhancing maritime economy February 25, 2021, by Eldin Ganic
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced more than $3.8 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants to support nine projects in eight communities.
These grants will help advance the Seaport Economic Council’s mission of providing support for working waterfronts, local tourism, coastal resilience, maritime innovation, and the Commonwealth’s robust Blue Economy.
The grants were approved by the Seaport Economic Council, chaired by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, at yesterday’s virtual meeting.
“Our administration is proud to invest a total of $57 million in the Commonwealth’s unique maritime assets, supporting a wide variety of projects located in more than half of our coastal communities,” said Governor