Devens panel reviews $79,992 school study deal

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What happened

Members formally declined to take a position on Mass Development's Adams Circle housing proposal, determining housing decisions belong with local bodies, not the jurisdiction committee. The committee learned a working group unanimously selected MGT Consulting of Tampa, Florida, for a $79,992 regional school needs assessment study for Ayer Shirley and Harvard schools. Members informally agreed to clarify Mass Development's participation in matrix review and adopt a framework for reviewing the 19-item disposition matrix, two items per meeting.

Key decisions

• 📜 Disposition matrix review framework. The matrix subcommittee proposed a three-part framework identifying five consensus points across all 19 matrix items. The committee informally agreed to clarify whether Mass Development will participate as an active participant or observer, and to review two matrix items per meeting with Mass Development input incorporated before committee discussion. (Vote no vote; Next: Jan. 13). Read case details
• ● Adams Circle housing proposal. Members declined to take a position on Mass Development's Adams Circle housing proposal, determining that housing decisions belong with Mass Development and local housing working groups, not the jurisdiction committee. No motion was made and no vote was taken. (Vote no vote). Read case details
• 👤 BMS committee representative vacancy. The committee learned that Odile Smith, who represented an organization referred to as BMS, left that company earlier in October. An interim appointee is filling the role, and a permanent replacement is not expected for several months. The committee agreed to revisit the seat once a new permanent representative is identified. Read case details

Next dates

• Jan. 13: Devens Jurisdiction Framework Committee meeting
• March 29: Special Town Meetings at 6:30 p.m.

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