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Minutes of January 16,2018 Meeting
APPROVED MINUTES
MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Willcutt Center, Chart Room
IN ATTENDANCE: Clark Brewer, Chair
Katie Dugan
Lynn Schwandt
Eric Seuss
Kevin McCarthy
Charles Higginson
Angela Geso, MPC Administrator
ABSENT: Peter Hobson
Patrick Kennedy,
John Donohoe
Amy Glasmeier
Dr. Paul Schubert
Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Clark Brewer
Minutes for Approval: April 18, 2017 Motion to accept by Lynn Schwandt, 2nd by Eric Seuss, Approved 6-0
VISION STATEMENT SUB-GROUP UPDATE: KEVIN MCCARTHY
The group is incorporating the Town seal into the Vision Statement to expand on the four sections shown.
HISTORICAL
• Preserve and maintain historic buildings, sites and Town Common
• Develop a vibrant village center and harbor
• Promote and support art, drama and cultural assets
COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE
• Encourage and support engaged citizenry
• Provide quality town services and facilities
• Plan and invest strategically for smart growth
• Support diverse, sustainable and "green"development
• Utilize modern technology and infrastructure
EDUCATION
• Promote excellence in public school system
• Promote the social and emotional well-being of the community
• Ensure an infrastructure which allows for growth while maintaining excellent educational opportunities
COASTLINE
• Protect coastal vistas
• Promote stewardship of open space and natural resources
• Encourage commercial and recreational use of harbor
Master Plan Committee
Minutes of January 16,2018 Meeting
MAPC UPDATE
Ralph Willmer has created a schedule for the committee to follow between now and the 2018 Special Town
Meeting. This would include a series of Open Forums and Workshops. Clark Brewer feels there will be
enormous pressure on the town to grow from both 40B Housing and a new sewer plan. Katie Dugan suggested
we don't overwhelm the residents with too much information early but rather make people aware of our growth
potential without causing alarm. MAPC and the Master Plan Committee will host a Public Kick-Off Event on
February 2018 to familiarize the residents with the Vision Statement and to address areas of concern at
individual stations. It was also suggested to have visuals and charts designed for residents to indicate their
preferences.
COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH PLAN
Eric Seuss presented a rough template but not many specifics at this point. He would like to set up a Facebook
account featuring progress updates and a daily question based on history, trivia or other facts about Cohasset.
Lynn Schwandt suggested we have the page up and running the first week of February to generate interest and
excitement for the Kick-Off Event on February 28.
OTHER BUSINESS
The town has hired a planner who will be actively involved in the Master Plan.
With no further business to discuss, motion to adjourn was made, seconded and passed by a 6-0 vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.