MDAR APR Listening Sessions 2023 – Danvers

In April and May, MDAR will be conducting a series of 5 in-person listening sessions across the state as part of its triennial (every three years) review of the APR program.

We would like to hear your thoughts on what works well and your concerns or challenges with the program, including: dwellings on APRs, your ability to conduct non-agricultural commercial activities on APRs (Special Permits), alternative energy on APRs, the sale and transfer of APRs, APR eligibility and ranking, the use of ACEP ALE program to leverage APR funding and other APR related issues.

 Your participation in the meeting is encouraged and welcomed.  If you would like to pre-register follow this link.  

 The specific dates and locations which are detailed in the program flyer are:

 APR Program Events in Spring 2023
Evenings 6-8pm (Registration starts at 5:30 p.m.)

• April 11 – Dighton
  Bristol County Agricultural High School – Student Commons 212, Gilbert Hall 135 Center Street, Dighton
• April 13 – Stockbridge
  Stockbridge Town Hall, 50 Main St, Stockbridge
• May 2 – Amherst
  Red Barn at Hampshire College, 893 West Street, Amherst
• May 3 – Danvers
  Essex North Shore Agricultural &Tech School, Media Center, 565 Maple Street, Danvers, MA
• May 4 – Leominster
  Fidelity Bank – Community Room, 9 Leominster Connector, Leominster

 A link to existing guidance, policies, procedures and regulations relative to the management and oversight of the Program of APR policies is available on the APR website.  

For questions, please email: events@discoverasg.com