01:04:18 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): Hotline Phone #: (617) 933-0713 01:04:53 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): Hello everyone, closed-captioning is available for today’s meeting. If you would like to access the closed-captioning please click on the CC Box at the bottom of your screen. Then click on ‘Show Subtitles’. If you are unable to access the closed captioning, please let me know! 01:09:08 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Here is the survey if you haven’t seen it! - https://mapc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KYlHLMMnUVe3gF 01:10:17 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): It’s open until Oct. 1! 01:12:10 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): Hello everyone, closed-captioning is available for today’s meeting. If you would like to access the closed-captioning please click on the CC Box at the bottom of your screen. Then click on ‘Show Subtitles’. If you are unable to access the closed captioning, please let me know! 01:24:58 Yael Zakon-Bourke: What percentage of the town’s population are African American or Latin? 01:25:11 Yael Zakon-Bourke: Sorry Latinx 01:25:14 Melissa Folsom: sorry i thought it began at 730 01:25:17 Jennifer Cosh: What are next steps? 01:25:30 Melissa Folsom: Yom Lippur only ended at 631 01:26:02 Melissa Folsom: Do you know what % population of our town is Jewish? 01:26:40 Melissa Folsom: I missed the presentation- will it be on town line? 01:28:15 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Wrentham Master Plan Page https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/wrentham-master-plan/ 01:28:50 Jennifer Cosh: What is the timeline for development of the plan? 01:28:56 Joseph “Father Joe” Mozer: it’s hard to get religious percentages since that can’t be asked as part of a public census. 01:29:01 Melissa Folsom: it would be nice if Temple Etz Chaim of Franklin-to which I and several Wrentham friend belong -was on the community page of on town website 01:29:22 Rachel Benson: The link to the Master Plan project page is also on the Town's website: http://www.wrentham.ma.us/ 01:29:26 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Thanks Melissa 01:29:30 Melissa Folsom: I did have another question- pardon ... 01:29:39 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Ill make a note of that. 01:29:53 Melissa Folsom: Whoauthorizes use of our town commons? 01:30:56 Melissa Folsom: I have always wondered how the Nativiuty Scene is able to be IN the Gazebo -for example. 01:31:15 Ken Martin: Are there any historical restrictions in place for downtown or common development? 01:32:11 Melissa Folsom: Is a new direction or more active role for the Housing Authority anticipated? 01:33:16 Stephanie Bird: How frequently will you be having these meetings to update the community? Also will the meetings of the steering Committee be accessible live? 01:33:20 Yael Zakon-Bourke: What are the steps between vision and reality and who makes those decisions? 01:35:42 Edward Nolfi: What is going on with the plans for building on the land behind the center of town? Are they still planning on putting housing and retail on that property. 01:35:57 Ken Martin: Are there nearby towns we're looking to for inspiration on what to do or what not to do? 01:36:19 Yael Zakon-Bourke: How successful was the 2004 plan? Please give specifics. 01:36:28 Jennifer Cosh: What is the timeline after the vision is finalized, for the town to start implementing 01:37:54 Stephanie Bird: Where is the info about the steering Committee posted? 01:38:18 Andrew Gordon: First of all, thank you for your hard work on this and for including the community in this process. We really appreciate it. Thank you Melissa for also mentioning Yom Kippur. I had a question about the rezoning of route 1. The updated zoning is more restrictive which reduces options for upgrading the businesses there. Has the town considered instead of restricting allowed business to open it to all businesses and incentivize the businesses they want to ocupy those spaces? Personally, I’d rather see a restricted business use the land there then see the unused spaces because allowed use is restricted 01:38:36 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): https://mapc.ma/WrenthamVision 01:38:46 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): Above please find the link to the project page 01:38:54 Melissa Folsom: You’re welcome Andrew. 01:39:30 Melissa Folsom: I would like to be on any sub group re:housing and (min. land) zoning 01:43:09 Melissa Folsom: Do you know whether we have looked into a Downtown Association or the Mainstreets Program? 01:46:59 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): We will be saving the chat so we can follow up with questions! Thank you for sending these in 01:47:43 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Jennifer the timeline will be on the website for the project and town 01:48:22 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): To access the poll, please click here: https://www.pollev.com/mapcpoll 01:49:06 Yael Zakon-Bourke: Your definition of diversity only includes economic and age diversity. What about ethnic, race and/or religious diversity? 01:52:29 Yael Zakon-Bourke: Thanks! 01:53:12 Melissa Folsom: Great points Ella, I think as far as Religion, outreach to Temple Etz Chaim of even Franklin Interfaith Council would help as they have congregants from many towns-like wrentham 01:53:31 Ella Wise (MAPC, she/her): Thanks for that suggestion Melissa 01:57:57 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): Here is a copy of the vision, in case you would like to take another look at it: “Wrentham is a charming town, proud of its Downtown and open spaces and a great place to raise a family. More than 1,000 of us have come together through a public process to set a vision for the future. By 2030, we aspire to: - Continue to cultivate a community-oriented and welcoming culture - Protect more farmland and open space for cultural heritage, scenic beauty, habitat, and water quality - Become more walkable and bikeable with sidewalks and trails - Strengthen the Downtown with more ‘Mom and Pop’ shops, small businesses, homes, and places to gather - Maintain the rural landscape by promoting sustainable land use patterns and shifting away from sprawl development - Encourage diversity with a mix of housing options affordable to young adults, families, households with lower-incomes, and seniors - Ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality infrastructure and services 01:58:04 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): To effectively pursue and strike a balance between these goals, we encourage transparent governance, strong civic engagement, and volunteerism.” 01:58:50 Melissa Folsom: i think there are creative ways to protect harm and rural character while providing more affordable housing options besides just for elders. 01:59:07 Melissa Folsom: charm- not harm 02:01:16 Melissa Folsom: Hi Rachel, what is the min.lot size for single family homes in Wrentham?Does it vary by area? 02:02:22 Peter Roman: We live in Norfolk County 02:02:25 Melissa Folsom: population will get older if there are not enough feasible housing options for 25+ to 50 year olds 02:02:42 Jeffrey Schweitzer: Should be Norfolk County, not Plymouth 02:03:46 Peter Roman: Do individuals in the senior homes count as renters? 02:04:55 Melissa Folsom: what percent of population are median income to +150-175% of median income 02:09:12 Melissa Folsom: having moved here 5 yrs ago from 20 yrs in franklin- please learn and do not repeat their sprawl/building frenzy 02:10:31 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Thanks for your question Peter and Melissa. 02:10:44 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Thanks for your comment Melissa 02:11:24 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): Discussion questions: Based on the existing conditions, is there anything you’d like to add about Wrentham’s key issues and opportunities that wasn’t captured by the survey? For example, think about housing, economic development, transportation, natural resources, cultural/historical resources, and public facilities/services. And, if you have the time: – Starting to focus more, what are Wrentham’s key issues and opportunities in regards to housing? For example, cost, housing choices, development patterns. 02:11:27 Yael Zakon-Bourke: Have to leave. Thank you - this was very informative! 02:11:34 Ella Wise (MAPC, she/her): Thanks Yael! 02:13:12 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): Discussion questions: Based on the existing conditions, is there anything you’d like to add about Wrentham’s key issues and opportunities that wasn’t captured by the survey? For example, think about housing, economic development, transportation, natural resources, cultural/historical resources, and public facilities/services. And, if you have the time: – Starting to focus more, what are Wrentham’s key issues and opportunities in regards to housing? For example, cost, housing choices, development patterns. – What are Wrentham’s key issues and opportunities in regards to economic development? For example, small business support, job training, industrial development, tax base. 02:29:12 Melissa Folsom: Affordable is important! You are quite right not JUST subsidized or low-income housing 02:29:34 Melissa Folsom: and though we are aging not just elderly only 02:29:43 Stephanie Bird: I definitely agree that some form of public transportation within the town and to local towns would be helpful. 02:30:47 Teja Baah: Sidewalks & build up downtown 02:31:12 Melissa Folsom: My 25 yr old daughter told me the apartments over the convenience store and Sheldon I’ll p.o. were like $1000 a month If so- CRAZY 02:31:30 Janet Sozio: Can we consider repurposing existing buildings for housing? Foxboro renovated the old state hospital to create apartments and there is also newer units build behind on the property. 02:32:02 Michael Johns: instead of the term ‘affordable’, in small towns like Wrentham, maybe the focus ought to be the right mix of housing balanced for the communities demographics 02:32:23 Lauren White: Could you post the link to the Northeastern study that was referenced in the breakout group please? 02:32:51 Rachel Benson: If you forgot anything or would like to expand on a topic send me a note at: rbenson@wrentham.ma.us 02:32:52 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): thanks lauren! what group were you in? 02:32:53 Sasha Parodi (MAPC, she/her): You can find the project webpage here: https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/wrentham-master-plan/ 02:33:23 Carolina Prieto (MAPC, She/Her): Qualtrics Survey https://mapc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KYlHLMMnUVe3gF 02:33:23 Darryl Luce: Janet rightly points out that the opportunities may exist at the Wrentham State School. Their population is dwindling and there are many buildings - and a swimming pool over there. And the facility is sewered. 02:33:25 Benjamin Blakesley: To finish my thought: with more development and continuing growth, traffic can become untenable. I’d love to see thoughtful traffic pattern planning as we grow. thanks! 02:33:32 Teja Baah: Thank you! GOodnight 02:33:38 Michael Johns: Janet, this topic came up in our breakout 02:33:40 Amanda Whidden: thank you! 02:33:42 Ralph Willmer: Lauren - here it is:http://www.wrentham.ma.us/files/Wrentham%20Website%20Files/Planning/Studies_Reports/NEU%20Capstone%20Final%20PPT.pdf 02:33:50 Janet Sozio: Thank you to those who worked on this! 02:34:07 Janet Sozio: Thanks Mike! Good to know :) 02:34:07 Melissa Folsom: thank you town staff and neighbors!!!! 02:34:09 Michael Johns: thanks all, great job! 02:34:30 Stephanie Bird: Thanks very much for all your hard work