Town of Clarksburg

Key discussion points included an update on the Carson Ave Bank Erosion project, focusing on securing funding for the next phase of study and engineering work, and exploring upstream solutions. Progress was reviewed for the Briggsville Water District project, specifically concerning the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) and scheduling a meeting to discuss payment procedures; it was noted that the One Stop Grant extension was secured until January 2027. Updates on the Four Corners project covered the near completion of fieldwork, pending geotechnical testing, and plans to engage students and families in the playground design process via surveys and a design charrette scheduled for February. The committee also discussed potential educational trails behind the school and organizing a joint outreach meeting with other town boards.

The committee discussed the Carson Ave Bank Erosion project, with GZA working on modeling solutions and plans for a future meeting. Updates were provided on the Briggsville Water District project, pending an agreement between the town and water district. The MVP project at Four Corners was discussed, including wetland mapping, survey work, and geotechnical assessments, with coordination needed with the Conservation Commission and the school. MassDOT shared updates on the Safe Routes to School project and agreed to coordinate with the MVP design team. Plans for a design charrette focused on the town field area were discussed, with engagement from school-age children and families. The team also considered community engagement strategies, including involving the Agricultural commission, Greenagers, and showcasing all-access trails.

The Clarksburg Comprehensive Plan 2025 provides a detailed demographic and economic analysis of the town. It highlights key trends including a declining population, an increasing median age, and a growing percentage of residents over 65. The plan presents current statistics on population, households, families, employment, and income, along with projections for future demographic shifts, which are crucial for the town's long-term planning.

The Clarksburg Comprehensive Plan 2025-2028 provides an overview of the town's services and operations. It details the functions of the Community Center/Council on Aging, the Public Library, the Volunteer Fire Company, and various Town Hall departments including the clerk, treasurer, cemetery, veterans services, and inspectors. The plan highlights current challenges such as limited library operating hours, increasing costs for fire department equipment, and the growing medical needs of the aging population, serving as a foundational assessment of the town's current service landscape.

The Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan focuses on protecting the lives, health, safety, and property of residents and businesses of Clarksburg from the impacts of natural hazards and climate change. It identifies present and future risks, protects critical facilities, plans sustainable mitigation projects, improves hazard communication, and integrates risk mitigation into town plans and land use decisions.