2 The Middlesex 3 Coalition was incorporated in 2012 as a
regional collaboration among public and private leaders along Route
3 in Middlesex County. Middlesex 3 communities include: Town of
Bedford Town of Billerica Town of Burlington Town of Chelmsford
Town of Lexington City of Lowell Town of Tewksbury Town of
Tyngsborough Town of Westford MIDDLESEX 3 COALITION
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The Middlesex 3 Coalition has a 13 member Board of Directors,
consisting of five municipal chief executives & eight regional
leaders from Middlesex 3 companies and educational institutions. 33
Judy Burke Middlesex Community College Mark Reardon CB Richard
Ellis Pamela Anastasi Enterprise Bank Steven Tello UMass Lowell
Richard Reed Bedford Town Manager John Curran Billerica Town
Manager John Petrin Burlington Town Administrator Paul Cohen
Chelmsford Town Manager Kevin Murphy Lowell City Manager Robert
Buckley Riemer & Braunstein Scott Weiss The Gutierrez Company
Scott Hartman Lahey Health Michelle Davis Lowell General
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The Coalitions Mission is to: Strengthen and grow economic
development in the region Create and retain jobs Increase and
diversify the tax base Improve the quality of life in the nine
Middlesex 3 communities MISSION STATEMENT
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The Middlesex 3 Coalition will Pursue infrastructure and
transportation improvements when beneficial for the region Seek
resources for workforce development including grants and training
programs in order to increase and sustain regional employment
Advocate on behalf of the region to our state and federal
legislators Introduce business leaders to municipal and financial
contacts within the region Support streamlined permitting process
for business initiatives Identify available sites for business
growth
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6 MEMBERSHIP
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RAMKAR GK ENTERPRISES Eno Martin Donahue Bernard Lynch
Frederick Ciampa, CPA MEMBERSHIP
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MIDDLESEX 3 Coalition Target Issues Promote Route 3 Corridor
and Area Businesses Improve Transportation Education and Workforce
Development Infrastructure, Utilities & Real Estate
Development
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MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues Promote Route 3 Corridor and Area
Businesses Emphasize high caliber of local companies Publicize
expansion projects Highlight available resources (quality of
schools, labor market, infrastructure, real estate, quality of
life, etc.)
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MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues Recent Middlesex 3 Events to promote
the Route 3 Corridor and existing businesses include: Business
Resource & Networking Expo May 2014 at UMass Lowell - over 200
Businesses Presentation included workforce development panel and
Barry Bluestone from Northeastern University who addressed future
workforce needs and challenges Economic Development Forum March
2014 with Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg
Bialecki Highlighted area expansion projects and discussed methods
to improve development projects. Robotics Event Rise of the Robots
- October 2013 at UMass Lowell's NERVE Center - Epicenter for
Robotic Companies in the United States Life Sciences Forum -
November 2012 at UMass Lowell - over 150 people from the over 80
life sciences companies within the five host communities Advanced
Manufacturing Event October 3, 2014 - Highlight Resources and
Address Workforce Development Concerns
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11 Transportation Improvements - Advocate for better
transportation linkages between employees and existing businesses
Transportation Committee (Chair Robert Nagi, VHB) Community
Innovation Challenge Grant - $147,000 from the Commonwealth for
Transportation Coordination and Improvements with Route 3
Businesses & Residents Middlesex 3 Transportation Management
Association (M3 TMA) established in November 2014 Middlesex 3
Transportation Management Association is a partnership between
businesses and communities where participants join together to
solve transportation related issues such as traffic congestion and
air pollution, and to improve transportation options in a defined
region. MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues
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Ridematching Database - An on-line regional program where
employees can look for carpool or vanpool partners. Emergency Ride
Home Program - Guarantees participants a ride home if they have an
emergency on a day when they use an alternative to driving alone.
Promoting Active Commuting Options - With the right amenities
on-site, biking and walking to work can be viable options for
certain employees. Vanpool Formation Assistance - Larger groups
interested in sharing the commute can get the support they need to
get started. Marketing Programs - A comprehensive program to
promote alternatives to driving alone can help your company impact
traffic congestion and air quality in the region. Transit Benefits
- Pre-tax benefits can be put into place and an MBTA pass program
established (to promote the use of public transportation). "Last
Mile" Connections - "Last mile" connections to transit provide
services where non exist and enable businesses to share the costs.
Shuttle Service - Shuttle service is currently available between
Boston, Cambridge and the Route 3 Corridor. Additional services are
being established based upon the needs of the business
community.
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MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues Middlesex 3 Transportation
Management Association (M3 TMA) $100,000 DEP Mitigation Funding
Established $20,000 in matching funds for first five companies that
join M3 TMA and 12 month shuttle service. The MITRE Corporation, E
Ink and National Development M3 TMA members with shuttle service
from Boston and Cambridge Strong interest from businesses,
commercial and residential developers, and educational institutions
along Route 3.
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MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues Education and Workforce Development
Committee Chair: Judy Burke, Middlesex Community College Objectives
include: Collaboration of Regional Institutions Outreach to
Business Community and Coordination of Resources Industry Specific
Roundtables (May and June) o Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics o
Life Sciences o Healthcare o Information Technology and Security
Industry Consortium Workforce Training Grants Retail Best Practices
Workshops (Spring)
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MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues Infrastructure & Development
Committee Chair: Steve Sadwick, Community and Development Director
for Tewksbury Improvements to existing permitting processes Reduce
differences in permitting among nine communities Market the
Middlesex 3 area as permit friendly Identify impediments and make
improvements to permitting Adopt best permitting practices and
identify ways communities collaborate on joint issues Improve
responsiveness and coordination with utilities and public sector
Streamline the permitting and utilities approvals for
development
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MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues Regional Economic Development
Priorities Road and Infrastructure Improvements Phase 3 of the
Middlesex Turnpike/Crosby Drive Project Route 3 and I-95/Rt. 128
Interchange Route 3 and I-495 Interchange Alternative Modes of
Transportation TMA Expansion Funding Resources (i.e., DEP
Mitigation) Route 3 Bus Expressway LRTA / MBTA Service Area
Expansion of Rail Service Park and Ride Facilities Transportation
Tax Legislation
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MIDDLESEX 3: Target Issues Regional Economic Development
Priorities Workforce Development Encourage Expansion of Cluster
Industries Assist with business and workforce recruitment efforts
Analyze regional workforce strengths and core competencies
Infrastructure & Development Reduce differences and impediments
in permitting Adopt best permitting practices Market the Middlesex
3 area as permit friendly Marketing and Funding Route 3 Name Change
- Signage Along Route 3 REDO Grant Funding Funding Resources (i.e.,
CIC Grant)
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To obtain more information on Middlesex 3, please contact:
Stephanie Cronin Executive Director Middlesex 3 Coalition P: (978)
808-5281 [email protected] www.middlesex3.comwww.middlesex3.com |
@middlesex3
