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The Medfield State Hospital Master Plan Committee is hosting a community meeting on Monday, April 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Medfield High auditorium to inform the public about the ongoing work to create a master plan for the use of the State Hospital property.
The first goal of the meeting is to provide transparency about the master planning process to Medfield citizens; to educate residents about the planning process; to summarize all that the Committee has learned; and, to outline the next steps.
The second goal is to maintain an open dialog with the town to ensure any proposal accurately addresses the goals of its residents.
The committee will start with a brief overview of its work with VHB, an established master-planning consultant that is assisting in the process. Results of the three surveys sent out this past summer will be reviewed. These surveys provide invaluable feedback to the committee in assessing the priorities given to any particular aspect of a plan.
The committee will discuss initiatives and uses that are under consideration and intends to introduce various study scenarios used to strengthen the planning process. An explanation of the financial model employed in the study scenarios will also be included.
An update on the buildings and grounds will be provided. The property is becoming a popular venue for a broad variety of passive recreation uses and is increasingly providing a source of enjoyment to many residents.
Future outreach will be discussed. The forum will close with an extended “Question and Answer” period to get feedback from the residents and to answer questions.
All citizens are encouraged to attend. Medfield TV will cover the meeting for those unable to attend in person.
For more information, visit www.mhsvision.net.
