Economic Development

Slade's Ferry Neighborhood Plan

Welcome to the Slade's Ferry Neighborhood Plan Page!

For almost two years, the Town of Somerset has worked to create a renewed strategy that will help guide the future of its Slade's Ferry Neighborhood.  At several events and through online surveys, residents and elected and appointed officials have drafted the updated zoning and design guidelines described on this page.  To learn more, please attend the final project Workshop on May 12, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Somerset Public Library.

In the meantime, you can also check out this final project video and this presentation to the Planning Board Public Hearing on April 15 at 6:00 PM.

Yellow Green and Blue Bridge Logo with the words "Slade's Ferry Neighborhood Plan"

Upcoming Meetings or Events

Slade’s Ferry Final Workshop

May 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Somerset Public Library

Stay Connected

View the video to learn about the proposed zoning updates and design guidelines!

Draft Design Guildelines

Project Introduction Video

Somerset Sentinel Open House Interview

Attend a Workshop

Thank you to all who joined us on December 7 for our kick-off workshop. Check back for details on our next workshop in February!

Join the Discussion

Staff

Lizeth Gonzalez, Director of Economic Development
lgonzalez@srpedd.org

Robert Cabral, Director of Housing and Community Development
rcabral@srpedd.org

Maria Jones, Community Engagement Manager
mjones@srpedd.org

Public Meetings

Where: Somerset Town Library, 1464 County St, Somerset, MA 02726
When: December 7, 2023 6PM-8PM

This event introduced the Slade's Ferry Neighborhood Plan publicly and reminded residents of what planning has taken place around the neighborhood. The project team informed residents of key target sites and strategies and gathered your feedback to inform potential scenarios.

Slades Ferry Open House Boards

Slades Ferry Open House Handout

Where: Somerset Town Library, 1464 County St, Somerset, MA 02726
When: March 5, 2024 6PM-8PM

The second community workshop presented the proposed vision for Slade's Ferry based on the insight we learned from Somerset residents back in December.

Slade's Ferry Community Workshop#2 Boards

Where: Somerset Town Library, 1464 County St, Somerset, MA 02726
When: May 12, 2025 6PM-8PM

The final community workshop to discuss final draft zoning and design guidelines to be proposed at Town Meeting in May.

Community Workshop Feedback
Community Workshop Feedback

Working Draft Files

Project Background

Existing Conditions

Zoning Changes & Development Scenarios

With a combination of data and feedback from the first public meeting, the project team will create scenarios of development upon key sites in the Slade's Ferry Crossing District. These scenarios will provide high and low estimates to predict future development.

Design Guidelines Summary

View data and feedback from the culmination of all our public meetings. the project team created scenarios of development upon key sites in the Slade's Ferry Crossing District. These scenarios provide high and low estimates to predict future development.