A Virtual Design Public Hearing will be published on the MassDOT website below to present the design for the proposed Roundabout Construction at Intersection of Patriot Road, South/North Main Street & Gardner Road project in Templeton, MA. WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Roundabout Construction at Intersection of Patriot Road, South/North Main Street & Gardner Road project. All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL: The proposed project consists of the conversion of an existing intersection of Patriot Road (Route 2A), Gardner Road (Route 101), North and South Main Street into a roundabout and accompanying infrastructure improvements including curb modifications, ADA compliant wheelchair ramps and sidewalks, modifications to drainage, signage and pavement markings. The roundabout will include accommodations for bicycles using a combination or exclusive bike lanes and shared lanes on the roadway approaches and a shared use sidewalk around the roundabout. A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be presented in the hearing. Written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 608784. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked no later than ten (10) business days after the hearing is posted to the MassDOT website listed below. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us.

 The Baker-Polito Administration announced a comprehensive set of resources, known as the Eviction Diversion Initiative, to support tenants and landlords during the financial challenges caused by the pandemic. The goal of this initiative is to keep tenants safely in their homes and to support the ongoing expenses of landlords once the Commonwealth’s pause of evictions and foreclosures expires on Saturday, October 17th.

The Administration is making a $171 million total commitment this fiscal year, with $112 million of new funding to support new and expanded housing stability programs during the remainder of the fiscal year.

 Looking for two Templeton residents to be at large members of school regional agreement committee. If you want to have impact and a say in regional school agreement, call Templeton selectmen office and get involved. It is fun time people!