New Salem

Contact Info: 15 South Main Street; New Salem, MA 01355; PHONE: 978-544-6437 FAX: 978-544-6428; E-mail: towncoord@crocker.Com
Hours & Days Open: Hours Vary; Monday and Wednesday
Selectboard Meetings: Alternate Mondays, 7:00 p.m.; Stowell Building, 19 South Main Street

With the assistance of the New Salem Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee,
Staff completed a Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan to address hazards such as flooding and severe winter storms, including the creation of floodplain and other GIS mapping of critical facilities (e.g. schools, nursing homes, police and fire stations, and shelters).
Staff secured a grant and began work on a Strategic Plan for Renewable Energy for the Pioneer Valley.
Staff developed an emergency resource directory for first responders throughout Western Massachusetts.
Staff updated state databases containing information on critical infrastructure and facilities in the region.
Staff assisted in the development of a mutual aid agreement between the 101 towns of Western Massachusetts.
Staff completed a pedestrian assessment survey.
Staff provided the Town with bicycle parking racks as part of Transportation Demand Management Program Share the Road in the Connecticut River Valley.
Staff conducted six municipal requested traffic counts.
Staff provided technical assistance and acted as the liaison to MassHighway for the Cooleyville/Leverett/Prescott Road FootPrint road project.
Staff completed the reporting requirements to maintain the Town's eligibility for the Economic Development Incentive Program through the Franklin County Economic Target Area.
Staff installed Pictometry aerial images on Town computer(s) and conducted an introductory training. The fire department received additional training.