2010 Town Report - Town of Ludlow

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The town along with the Town of Southampton received $71,714 in planning assistance from the Department of Housing and Community Development to pursue Chapter 40R Smart Growth Zoning Districts. A Chapter 40R Advisory Committee was established and the committee has been working with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to identify Smart Growth Zoning Districts in the downtown area. A Smart Growth Zoning District would encourage municipalities to create dense residential or mixed –use zoning districts near transit stations, in areas of concentrated development such as existing city and town centers, and in other highly suitable locations. The committee has identified four areas in town where a Smart Growth District would be an appropriate fit. These areas consist of the downtown, the Ludlow Mills, Riverside, and Scott’s Corner. During 2010 the town took steps to become a Green Community. The town met four of the five criteria which were: 1. As-of-right zoning for renewable or alternative energy generation, research and development facilities or manufacturing facilities. 2. Expedited permitting. 3. Established energy baseline for all buildings, vehicles and streetlights and commits to reducing the baseline by 20% over five years. 4. Procure only fuel efficient vehicles for municipal use. 5. Requires all new construction to minimize the life-cycle cost of the facility by utilizing energy efficiency, water conservation and other renewable or alternative energy technologies. Criteria #5 failed at Town Meeting in May. In July 2010, the town sent in an application for a Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program to the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs. The intention was to apply for this grant which would offer the town a 70% reimbursement for the purchase of property near the Hubbard Library and Memorial Park. Unfortunately the town found out in October that the town’s grant application was not selected. The town will try again next year if a project is contemplated. In August 2010, the towns Commonwealth Capital Application was sent to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Commonwealth Capital allows the town to apply for certain grant and/or loan opportunities. Commonwealth Capital explicitly endorses planning and zoning measures that are consistent with Administration policy and encourages local implementation by linking state spending programs to municipal land use practices. Total Fees Generated by the Planning Board were: $29,948.60 Respectfully Submitted, Joseph Queiroga, Chairman Planning Board Members: Christopher Coelho Kathleen Houle Raymond Phoenix Carlos Chaves 94
Editors Note: This is the third cover designed by our IT Manager, Gary Blanchard. His vast knowledge of computer and technical support is very beneficial to the everyday productivity of the workload that is generated through the many offices which incorporate our municipality. A big “thank you” to Gary for all of his valuable assistance. Jodi Ahern and the staff at the Senior Center were very appreciative that the Senior Center is featured on this year’s cover of the Town Report. The Senior Center is a gem for all senior’s who can take advantage of the many opportunities that are available. Thank you again to all the departments who provided their reports in a very timely manner for their continued cooperation. Beverly C. Tokarz 95
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Town of Ludlow 2010 Annual Town Rep
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IN MEMORIAM U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua
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IN MEMORIAM Oriase J. Lavoie 3/30/1
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IN MEMORIAM Dr. James E. Tierney 7/
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OUR TOWN The Town of Ludlow is a su
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PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Public Schoo
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APPOINTED TOWN OFFICIALS Affirmativ
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Historian Marilyn Paul-Lewis Histor
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PRECINCT MEMBERS - 2010 ** until Ma
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2010 once again
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TAX RATE FIGURES Fiscal Year Tax Ra
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Town Collector's Report - July 1, 2
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TOWN ELECTION MARCH 22, 2010 A tota
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