Resident urges more community input as Bath board moves forward on strategic plan

Oct 7, 2025

Resident Debbie Mercer urged the board to do more to create a downtown gathering place and to coordinate private development with the township27s strategic planning; board members pointed to private projects and a new coffee shop and food court under development.

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During the second public-comment period, resident Debbie Mercer asked whether the strategic and capital plans replace the former DDA and said she misses having a downtown place to meet for coffee or lunch. Mercer urged the board to be proactive about coordinated downtown improvements rather than leaving development to chance.

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