Agenda for Rural Policy Advisory Committee Meeting - February 11, 2022

Welcome and Introductions. – Linda Dunlavy

Adopt Minutes from December 10, 2021  - Trish Settles

RPP Priority Focus

• Broadband
  • Status of Last Mile with Peter Larkin EOHED
  • Update on status of federal broadband funding with Michael Baldino MBI
• Land Use
  • Rural municipalities impacted by new MBTA community requirements presented by Helen Zincavage SRPEDD

Discuss Legislation, Policies & Priorities

• Review and discuss ARPA Advocacy power point and prepare for presentation to legislative Rural Caucus and others
• Discuss development of a rural platform and scheduling of forums with candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor

Discuss RPAC Future Topics and Actions Steps – Linda Dunlavy