WENDELL — The town will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday to discuss updating its 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan to identify and prioritize what Wendell can do to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and climate change.
The meeting is slated for 10 to 11 a.m. Anyone who is interested in attending should visit bit.ly/3ynHj0J. The meeting ID is 879 0754 8010 and the passcode is 404987.
Residents will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas for making Wendell more resilient to natural hazards like flooding, snowstorms, high winds and extreme temperatures. This plan was developed by a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee made up of town officials and local stakeholders. Jamie Caplan Consulting LLC, a Northampton-based firm, led this effort on behalf of Wendell and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approval, and town adoption, of the Hazard Mitigation Plan update allows Wendell to apply for pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation grant money.
Wendell developed a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Plan in 2021 that also identified possible actions to mitigate risks of natural hazards and climate change. The Hazard Mitigation Plan update will include all those identified actions that are still relevant.
With questions regarding this project, contact Phil Delorey, Wendell Road Commission chair, at 978-544-2236 or phil.delorey@gmail.com.
ORANGE — The Orange Community Band will present its Patriotic Concert on the bandstand in Butterfield Park on Friday at 7 p.m.
The concert will be conducted by Stephanie Parker and sponsored by Orange American Legion Post 172.
The program will begin with the “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the American Legion march song, followed by a mix of patriotic and popular selections including “the Armed Forces Salute,” “A Disney March Spectacular,” “To Challenge the Sky and Heavens Above,” “Crazy for You,” “All Shook Up,” “On Eagle’s Wings” and “God Bless America.” Various marches will also be included.
The Salvation Army is expected to sell popcorn, soda, coffee and other treats at the concession stand, with proceeds used to send children to summer camp.
ORANGE — The town’s tree warden has scheduled a July 12 public hearing regarding the trimming or removal of six shade trees.
Colin Killay has set the meeting for 3 p.m. in the Witty’s Funeral Home parking lot on South Main Street. Orange residents and other interested parties are welcome to attend.
Specific locations of the trees can be found at bit.ly/3HZmzPV. The trees are slated for removal to allow for the reconstruction of sidewalks and roadways. Anyone who wishes to be heard but is unable to attend should submit comments in writing.
For more information, contact Killay at 978-544-1111.