Regional planner outlines Windham RPC's Act 181-driven 2026 plan update

Jun 10, 2026

Matthew of the Windham Regional Commission presented a draft 2026 regional plan update required under Act 181, explained statewide standardized land‑use categories, the RPC's advisory role in Act 250 reviews and the timeline that includes an Aug. 18 public hearing and a Dec. 31 adoption deadline.

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Matthew, a presenter from the Windham Regional Commission, told the Grafton Planning Commission the RPC is one of 11 regional planning commissions in Vermont and serves 27 towns including Grafton. "So we are 1 of 11 regional planning commissions in the state of Vermont," he said, describing RPC services such as transportation planning, town plan and zoning assistance, grant management and mapping.

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