Nat Tipton will become the first professional town planner for Bolton in Eastern Massachusetts.
"Nat Tipton, Bolton's first professional town planner, is enthusiastic about coming to work in town next week... His duties there... will include assisting the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, helping prepare a master plan for the town and working on policies and projects to fulfill the town's obligation to provide affordable housing."
Thanks to Laura Kranz
FULL STORY: Bolton planner starts Oct. 18
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