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TIP Amendment Public Meeting

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30PM - 6:30PM. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82059514317

Meeting ID: 820 5951 4317.

To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 558-8656. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The TIP Amendment Summary is provided below:

Summary Narrative of Amendment 3 to the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program for the Northern Middlesex Region

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       FFY 2024-2028 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment #3

3.       Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

4.       Other Business

a.       Next MPO Meeting Date: May 22, 2024

5.      Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

Public Hearing for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30PM - 6:30PM. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82691326016

Meeting ID: 826 9132 6016.

To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The Draft FFY 2025-2029 TIP is provided below:

Draft Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Northern Middlesex Region

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       FFY 2025-2029 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

3.       Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

4.       Other Business

a.       Next MPO Meeting Date: May 22, 2024

5.      Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

Agenda

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

Greater Lowell Vision Zero Advisory Committee and Municipal Liaison Briefing

April 25, 2024

5:00pm - 6:30pm

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1. Welcome

2. Greater Lowell Vision Zero Introduction: Jessica Boulanger, NMCOG Transportation Mobility Specialist

a. Meeting Objectives

b. Project Timeline

c. SS4A Notice of Funding Opportunity

3. Research Methods and Regional Project Identification: Joel Anders, WSP Project Manager

4. Next Steps

5. Questions and Discussion

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA  08154 (see directions and parking on page 3) and via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=MmFzRzE2N1BvRGdTRG9KTk1Ma3VtUT09 Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, Passcode: 2050k3. To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1.       Welcome and Introductions

2.       Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

3.       Approval of the March 27, 2024 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

4.       Status Report on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects Under Design and Construction

5.       Action Item to Release Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024-2028 NMMPO TIP Amendment #3 for public comment (Vote Required)
MassDOT staff will describe need for amendment to Project 609035 in Westford due to increased project cost.

6.       FFY 2025-2029 TIP Draft (Vote to Release for Public Comment)
MPO staff will present draft document for discussion and a vote.

7.       MassDOT’s Long Range Transportation Plan “Beyond Mobility”

MassDOT staff will present the next draft long-range plan which is open for public comment through May 5th.

8.       MassDOT FFY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Development
MassDOT staff will present the FFY 2025-2029 CIP Development

9.       FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Development
MPO staff will present the FFY2025 UPWP Preferred Task List for discussion.

10.   NMMPO Federal Certification Review and Letter
Federal Partners and staff will provide a status update and report on next steps.

11.   Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

12.   Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY

 Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or lshahbazian@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION

The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please contact (978) 454-8021 or jraitt@nmcog.org, or go to the NMCOG website at www.nmcog.org.

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

្របសិនេបើេ􀊷ក-អ􀊅ក្រត􀌰វ􀈗របកែ្របព័ត៌􀊤នេនះ សូម􀉽ក់ទកអ􀊅កឯកេទសេលើជំពូកទី6 របស់NMCOG 􀉳មរយៈេលខទូរស័ព􀉻 978-454-8021

Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Si yon moun vle genyen enfòmasyon sa yo nan yon lòt lang, tanpri kontakte Espesyalis NMCOG Title VI la nan nimewo 978-454-8021.

如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系马萨诸塞州交通部（NMCOG）《民权法案》第六章专员，电话

978-454-8021。

Directions and Parking

Address: 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA  01854

Transit Directions

The closest LRTA Bus Stop is Tsongas Arena (French St.). Additionally, the NMCOG office is about a 25 minute walk from the Lowell MBTA Commuter Rail Station.

Driving Directions

From all points: Take U.S. Route 3 or Interstate 495 to the Lowell Connector. Follow the Lowell Connector to Thorndike Street North (Exit 5B). Thorndike Street continues onto Dutton Street. At the end of Dutton Street, continue with a slight left to Arcand Street. Turn left on Father Morrissette Boulevard and turn right on Suffolk Street. NMCOG is located on the left at 672 Suffolk Street.

Parking

Wannalancit Mills Visitor Parking is available off of Suffolk Street across the street from the 660 Suffolk Street security office. (In map apps, enter 629 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA).

There are also metered parking spaces for visitors directly in front of the office entrance on Suffolk Street.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83176268692. 
The Meeting ID is: 831 7626 8692. If you are joining by phone, dial (309) 205-3325, Meeting ID# 831 7626 8692#

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order and Roll Call

2.       Officer Vacancy – (Vote Required)

3.       Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required)
Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 3/20/24

4.       Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

5.       FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Staff will provide a brief update on the draft TIP.

6.       FFY 2025-2029 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Staff will provide a brief update on the UPWP development and project list.  

7.       Report of the Executive Director – March 2024

8.       Community Exchange

9.       Reminders and Announcements

NMMPO Meeting – April 24 at 2 PM

Greater Lowell Vision Zero Municipal Briefing Advisory Committee Meeting –April 25 at 5 PM

NMCOG Council Meeting – May 22 at 7 PM

10.    Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda.

11.    Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS:  PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 08154 and via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=MmFzRzE2N1BvRGdTRG9KTk1Ma3VtUT09 Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, Passcode: 2050k3. To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021.

The agenda is below and attachments are provided in the order they appear on the agenda:

 1.       Welcome and Introductions

 2.       Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

 3.       Approval of the February 28, 2024 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

 4.       Status Report on Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects Under Design and Construction

 5.       Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025-2029 TIP Development Scenarios

a)      Project Scoring – Review

b)      Highway TIP Programming Scenarios  – (Vote Required to approve Preferred Scenario)

c)       Preliminary Transit Projects

 6.       FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Development
- UPWP Financial Guidance

 7.       Safe Streets and Roads for All: Greater Lowell Vision Zero Phase 2
– A brief update will be provided by NMCOG staff

 8.       Regional Housing Strategy (At Home in Greater Lowell)
– A brief update will be provided by NMCOG staff

 9.       Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

 10.   Adjournment

MEETING ACCESSIBILITY - Please note that even though this meeting has a virtual option and there will not be a need to be physically present, NMCOG is accessible to persons with disabilities and by public transportation via fixed route bus service and commuter rail. Please refer to the LRTA (http://www.lrta.com/) and MBTA (http://mbta.com/) websites for additional information. The NMCOG office has secure bicycle parking available. Please do not leave bicycles in the lobby. The NMMPO provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats), as available. For assistance, please contact (978) 454-8021 or lshahbazian@nmcog.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible for services requiring advanced arrangements, including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation.

TITLE VI NOTICE OF PROTECTION - The NMMPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. The NMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, English proficiency, income, religious creed, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or gender identity or expression. Any person who believes that he/she or any specific class of persons has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI or related statutes or regulations may, himself/herself or via a representative, file a complaint with the MPO. For more information regarding filing a complaint, please contact (978) 454-8021 or jraitt@nmcog.org, or go to the NMCOG website at www.nmcog.org.  

If this information is needed in another language, please contact the NMCOG Title VI Specialist at 978-454- 8021.

Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do NMCOG pelo telefone 978-454-8021.

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Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al especialista de NMCOG del Título VI al 978- 454-8021.

Si yon moun vle genyen enfòmasyon sa yo nan yon lòt lang, tanpri kontakte Espesyalis NMCOG Title VI la nan nimewo 978-454-8021.

如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系马萨诸塞州交通部（NMCOG）《民权法案》第六章专员，电话 978-454-8021。

Directions and Parking:

 Address: 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854

 Transit Directions - The closest LRTA Bus Stop is Tsongas Arena (French St.). The NMCOG office is about a 25 minute walk from the Lowell MBTA Commuter Rail Station.

 Driving Directions  - From all points: Take U.S. Route 3 or Interstate 495 to the Lowell Connector. Follow the Lowell Connector to Thorndike Street North (Exit 5B). Thorndike Street continues onto Dutton Street. At the end of Dutton Street, continue with a slight left to Arcand Street. Turn left on Father Morissette Boulevard and turn right on Suffolk Street. NMCOG is located on the left at 672 Suffolk Street.

 Parking - Wannalancit Mills Visitor Parking is available off of Suffolk Street across the street from the 660 Suffolk Street security office. (In map apps, enter 629 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA).

There are also metered parking spaces for visitors directly in front of the office entrance on Suffolk Street.

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83176268692.The Meeting ID is: 831 7626 8692. If you are joining by phone, dial (309) 205-3325, Meeting ID# 831 7626 8692#

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order and Roll Call

2.       Meeting Minutes – (Vote Required)
Minutes from NMCOG Council Meeting 2/21/24

3.       Financial Report and Warrant - (Vote Required)

4.       FY2023 NMCOG Audit Presentation – Representatives from Anstiss & Co., P.C.

5.       2024 Greater Lowell Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Performance Report (Endorsement Vote Required)
-presentation by Christopher Glenn Hayes, Housing and Economic Development Manager

6.       Report of the Executive Director – February 2024

7.       Community Exchange

8.       Reminders and Announcements
NMMPO Meeting - March 27, 2024, 2 PM

NMCOG Council Meeting – April 17, 2024, 7 PM

9.       Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

10.    Adjourn

CITY/TOWN CLERKS:  PLEASE POST PURSUANT TO OPEN MEETING LAW

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

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• Meeting ID: 576 429 6378

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee Meeting (CEDS)

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Greater Lowell Vision Zero Advisory Committee Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81516685805

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., in person at 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 08154 (see directions and parking on page 3) and via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84994892225?pwd=MmFzRzE2N1BvRGdTRG9KTk1Ma3VtUT09 Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, Passcode: 2050k3. To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The meeting agenda is provided below.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Open Forum - Opportunity for Comments from MPO Members, Community Stakeholders, and the Public

3. Approval of the January 24, 2024 NMMPO Meeting Minutes (Vote Required)

4. Action Item to Endorse FFY 2024-2028 NMMPO TIP Amendment Package #1 (Vote Required)

- LRTA Amendment Package

5. Action Item to Endorse FFY 2024-2028 NMMPO TIP Amendment #2 (Vote Required)

- Amend TIP to add Statewide Highway Projects 608816 and 613213

6. Performance Measure Updates - Updated PM1 Safety Performance Measure Targets, Action item to Adopt (Vote Required)

7. NMMPO FFY 2025-2029 TIP Development

- Readiness Day Status Update of FFY 2024-2028 TIP & Development Scenarios

- Draft Transit Project List from LRTA

8. Status Report on TIP Projects Under Design and Construction

9. Federal Certification Review Update

10. Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

11. Adjournment

City/Town Clerks: Please post pursuant to Open Meeting Law.

Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

TIP Amendment Public Meeting

The Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO) will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 5:30PM - 6:30PM. via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88675899528?pwd=OFJrRGhlb2UxNFR4aWJORUFOdFlWQT09

Meeting ID: 849 9489 2225, Passcode: 462734.

To join the meeting by audio only: +1-646 931-3860. Meeting invitation information is available at www.nmcog.org/calendar and is listed below. For assistance connecting to the meeting, please contact our office at (978) 454-8021. The TIP Amendment Summaries are provided below:

Summary Narrative of Amendment 1 to the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program for the Northern Middlesex Region

Summary Narrative of Amendment 2 to the FFY 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program for the Northern Middlesex Region

Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization

Transportation Planning Certification Review

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854

February 8, 2024

Agenda

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Meeting ID: 891 4343 4316

Passcode: 289427

Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 9:00am – 5:00pm

9:00 - 9:15 Welcome and Introductions

9:15 - 9:45 MPO Showcase

• Activities/Accomplishments

9:45 - 10:05 MPO Organization and Governance

10:05 - 10:30 TMA/MPA Boundaries and Regional Coordination

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 11:15 MTP Development, Travel Demand Model/Forecasting

11:15 - 11:45 TIP Development and Project Selection

• Project readiness / project replacement process

• Annual list of obligated projects

• AQ and Transportation Conformity

11:45 - 12:15 Financial Planning (MTP & TIP)

12:15 - 1:15 Lunch

1:15 - 1:35 UPWP Development

• De-obligated PL funds

• Use of consultants

1:35 - 2:00 Public Outreach

2:00 - 2:30 Civil Rights

• Title VI Plan

• EJ, Equity in all policies

• ADA

• LEP

2:30 - 2:40 Break

2:40 - 3:05 Performance Based Planning and Programming

3:05 - 4:00 Complete Streets

• Bike & Ped

• Safety

• Transit

• Freight

4:00 - 4:15 Congestion Management Process

4:15 - 4:35 Open Discussion

• BIL Discretionary Grants

4:35 - 5:00 Wrap up

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) Finance Committee will be held on: February 6, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84777264036?pwd=P0pOojO9XKa5Ea8UJGOtfTfOJOLigx.1. Meeting ID: 847 7726 4036 Passcode: 368684. One tap mobile +13017158592,,84777264036#,,,,*368684# US

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order

2.       FY25 NMCOG Budget Update and FY2025 Community Assessments – Vote on recommendation to NMCOG Council for their meeting on February 21, 2024

3.       Next Steps in FY25 Budgeting Process and FY26 Process Discussion

4.       Other business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

5.       Adjourn

Please contact Jennifer Raitt at jraitt@nmcog.org or 978-454-8021 x 120 with questions about this agenda.

NMCOG Officers Meeting
Agenda

February 2, 2024
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
on Zoom:

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1. Call to order

2. Review draft agenda for Council Meeting, February 21, 2024

3. General NMCOG Updates

4. Other business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

5. Adjourn
   
   

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG, 672 Suffolk Street, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83176268692.The Meeting ID is: 831 7626 8692. If you are joining by phone, dial (309) 205-3325, Meeting ID# 831 7626 8692#

AGENDA

I.       Call to Order and Roll Call

II.      Meeting Minutes – Minutes from 1/20/23 (Vote Required)

III.     Financial Report and Warrant  
Income and expense statements 12/19/2023 - 1/16/24 (Vote Required)

IV.    Strategic Planning Update – Report Out from 1/13/24 Retreat

V.      Report of the Executive Director - December 2023

VI.    Community Exchange

XI.     Reminders and Announcements

At Home in Greater Lowell – Regional Housing Strategy Launch – February 13, 1-5 PM
NMCOG Council Meeting – February 21, 7 PM
Save the Date - Greater Lowell Vision Zero Public Forum – February 27, 6-8 PM

XII.   Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

XIII.  Adjourn

_______________________________________________________________________

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Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with any questions on this agenda.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA.

AGENDA

                                                                    I.            Call to Order and Attendance

                                                                  II.            NMCOG Strategic Planning session

                                                                III.            Adjourn

______________________________________________________________

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  Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org with questions on this agenda.

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next meeting of the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at NMCOG, 672 Suffolk St, Suite 100, Lowell, MA 01854 with optional remote access via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88101757628?pwd=MlI4dEhJaXFHZERLNHIxZzN0ZHN6dz09. The Meeting ID is: 881 0175 7628and Passcode is: 439793. If you are joining by phone, dial (646) 558-8656, Meeting ID# 881 0175 7628

AGENDA

I.            Call to Order and Roll Call

II.           Welcome and Introductions to new NMCOG Staff Members

III.          Approval of Minutes – Minutes from November 21, 2023 (Vote Required)

IV.         Financial Report and Warrant - Income and expense statements 11/21/2023-12/18/2023 (Vote Required)

V.           Mid-Year Budget Update and Amendment

VI.         Draft FFY 2024-2028 TIP Amendment 1 (Pat Wojtas, NMMPO Rep)

VII.        Resolution to Commit Matching Funds for the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) Transit Planning Contract with the US Department of Transportation

VIII.       At Home in Great Lowell – A Regional Housing Strategy - update and discussion

IX.          Report of the Executive Director, November 2023

X.           Community Exchange

XI.          Reminders and Announcements

1.           NMCOG Council Meeting – January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

XII.         Other Business not known at the time of posting of this agenda

XIII.       Adjourn

______________________________________________________________

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  Please contact Lesley Shahbazian at lshahbazian@nmcog.org

  with any questions on this agenda.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee Meeting (CEDS)

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