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Gill, Massachusetts: The Mariamante Parcel, Center For Economic Development
Gill, Massachusetts: The Mariamante Parcel, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
In December of 2004, the small Massachusetts town of Gill took a tremendous step to influence its own future. A fifteen acre parcel of land in the south of town, near the intersection of two important town roads, had been put up for sale by its previous owners. The land had been under an agricultural preservation restriction, a program enabled by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 61 A. As part of this restriction, if the land were ever sold, the town would have right of first refusal.
The town's recent Community Development Plan has identified the parcel as a prime site …
Economic Development Plan Town Of Warren, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Economic Development Plan Town Of Warren, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This section of the Comprehensive Plan identifies economic development strategies within the framework of various development opportunities available to Warren given its current economic and geographical standing within the region. These economic development strategies strive to meet the needs and desires of the residents of Warren, Massachusetts based on their input and an analysis of local and regional economic trends and conditions. These potential economic strategies, intended to promote future economic growth, are in alignment with the Town’s core values and community goals.
Warren currently has two village centers, an active mill complex, significant open space, rivers and wetlands, and …
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix B Community Charrette Results, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix B Community Charrette Results, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is Appendix B of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains the results of a Community Charrette in Billerica, Massachusetts that helped identify the desires of residents in the community.
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix C Community Survey Results, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix C Community Survey Results, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is Appendix C of the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains a summarized report of the results of a community survey.
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
Billerica is a community rich in history and burgeoning with change. We come from colonial, agrarian roots, participated in the industrial revolution and enjoyed our day as a vacation destination. Billerica changed as the post war economy changed and became a haven for those, many from the city, seeking a close-knit community to raise families. We are now at the forefront of a high technology economy that has brought with it jobs, hotels and more change. As a community we struggle with our desire to preserve our historical character as a rural community and our realization that economic development is …
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix D, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix D, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is an appendix for the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains a community buildout analysis for Billerica.
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix E, Center For Economic Development
Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan Appendix E, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This is an Appendix for the Town of Billerica, Massachusetts Master Plan. This Appendix contains an open space and recreation plan for the Town of Billerica.
Assessing The Labor Needs Of Industries - Assessing The Labor Needs Of Regions: A Strategy For Collecting Regional Labor Market Information For The North Central Massachusetts Regional Employment Board, Center For Economic Development
Assessing The Labor Needs Of Industries - Assessing The Labor Needs Of Regions: A Strategy For Collecting Regional Labor Market Information For The North Central Massachusetts Regional Employment Board, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The North Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Board (NCMREB) is a not-for- profit agency that serves the cities of Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, and the surrounding 20 towns. It is one of 16 regional employment boards in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is "responsible for ' the oversight, coordination, and policy making' of publicly funded employment and training programs that serve all age groups." (Courtesy of NCMREB)
The challenge that the NCMREB faces is in keeping abreast of the rapidly changing labor needs of industries in the region. The more the NCMREB knows about the needs and qualities of the peoples and …
Economic Development Policies Overall Economic Development Program, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Economic Development Policies Overall Economic Development Program, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this report was to identify key industries of the town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and to promote the transition of the town's image from a mill town to the Cultural, Financial and Educational center of Central Massachusetts.