The Planning Process
The Planning process is expected to be completed over the course of one year, beginning in September 2025. The following list outlines the basic phases of the project. Each of the phases is further detailed out below along with updates as they are completed.
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Task 1 - Project Initiation (completed)
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Task 2 - Background Research & Downtown Assessment
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Task 3 - Initial Public Kickoff Presentation (held on November 4)
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Task 4 - Develop Draft Vision & Guiding Principles
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Task 5 - Downtown Workshops (March and April 2026)
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Task 6 - Prepare Draft Comprehensive Plan & Downtown Plan
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Task 7 - Public Input on Draft Plan
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Task 8 - Prepare Final Plans
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Task 9 - Adoption Process
Upcoming Project Tasks
Initial Public Input
- Digital Community Survey (November 2025)
- Public Kickoff Presentation (November 4, 2025)
Develop Draft Vision & Goals
- Prepare the Draft Vision & Goals
- Planning Board Workshop (February 12, 2026)
- Town Commissioners Update (March 3, 2026)
- Workshop #1 - Big Ideas Night (March 16th)
- Workshop #2 - Discuss Ideas and Feedback (March 30th)
- Workshop #3 - Discuss Ideas and Direction for the Draft Master Plan (April 20th)
Prepare Draft Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan
- Staff Meetings
- Planning Board and Downtown Collaborative Meeting
Community Input on Draft Plans
- Once prepared, a community meeting will be held with the public to review the draft plans (June)