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Town, DCAM plan Sept. 12 outreach with live survey; board presses for handouts, DOT coordination and wastewater update
Summary
DCAM told the advisory board it will run a short, multi-format survey at a Sept. 12 public outreach event; the board asked for a one-page handout, a plan to categorize public comments, and advance notice for residents. Members also discussed DOT coordination and the 30‑day offer timeline for the wastewater treatment facility.
DCAM staff told the MCI advisory board that they plan to prioritize public comment at a Sept. 12 outreach session and will provide a short survey in paper and digital formats to gather initial feedback, Speaker 11 said.
"We're planning to have both a survey and a way to kind of prompt people's thinking," Speaker 11 said, adding DCAM will aim to collect responses in the room and online and to share survey results with the advisory board. DCAM described the Sept. 12 session as an initial engagement point, with additional, more in-depth surveys possible later.
Board members pushed for clear logistics: Speaker 4 recommended capturing public comments in a categorized matrix so the board can track themes; Speaker 6 asked DCAM to share survey results with the advisory board. The board also asked that a one-page handout or FAQ be prepared with the advisory board’s charge and a contact email for follow-up.
Several members raised transportation questions and asked whether Massachusetts Department of Transportation representatives would attend to respond to Route 2 concerns. Speaker 11 said DOT will not present at the Sept. 12 session and that DCAM will not represent MassDOT’s study; DCAM and the town plan to coordinate but distinct agency responsibilities remain.
On an unrelated but agenda-linked issue, board members discussed the status of a wastewater treatment facility offer. Speaker 8 reported that legislation requires the wastewater treatment facility to be offered to the town within 30 days; staff is reviewing the offer and possible options (purchase, lease) with contingencies to avoid a special town meeting. The advisory board expects town staff to brief members when their evaluation is complete.
Board members set near-term expectations: subcommittees should organize quickly so the advisory board can present point persons and any finalized meeting dates at the Sept. 12 outreach event. The board also asked DCAM to provide the survey questions in advance so advisory members can suggest additions.
