PUTNEY — The Putney Selectboard will present and receive comments in person and virtually on the "Planning Commission Approved Draft 2023 Putney Town Plan" at two public hearings scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m., at Putney Town Hall, 127 Main St.
The Draft 2023 Putney Town Plan covers the entire town of Putney. Drafted with community input, it addresses State municipal planning goals as well as the Putney community aspirations and priorities. The 8-year plan includes eight topical chapters, each with recommended objectives, policies, and actions, summarized in an integrated implementation plan of the proposed actions.
The chapter headings include Vision and Strategic Priorities, Natural Resources and Land Use, Housing, Energy, Economic Development, Community Facilities and Services, Transportation, Resilience, and Implementation Plan.
The public hearing will held be as a hybrid meeting. This means that the Selectboard hearing will be held physically and electronically. Please note that while the board will strive to provide means for those attending remotely to participate in the public hearing, technical difficulties or reasons that otherwise prevent or interrupt remote public participation are possible.
To access and participate in the hearing remotely via Zoom go to bit.ly/735-putney, or call toll-free at 646-558-8656. The meeting ID is 814 9457 3455, and the passcode is 4385438. A link to a recording of the hearing will be available at putneyvt.org.
Visitors are welcome at the hearing. Those wishing to address the Selectboard regarding the Draft 2023 Town Plan will be given opportunity to present comments in person or virtually.
The Town Plan is available for download at putneyvt.org, and printed copies are available for review at Town Hall, the Putney Public Library, the Putney General Store, the Putney Diner, Putney Cares, and Next Stage Arts Project.
The Selectboard also welcomes written comments on the Plan. These must be received no later than midnight, Wednesday, Nov. 15, to [email protected]; or P.O. Box 233, Putney, VT 05346 - Attn. Town Manager; or hand delivered to Town Hall.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.