Vinalhaven planners outline process to form Comprehensive Plan Drafting Committee

Sep 16, 2026

Michael Martone of the Midcoast Council of Governments reviewed draft committee-formation documents and recommended a two-year drafting process, committees of no more than 13 people and strong community engagement, including a winter survey and youth outreach.

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Michael Martone of the Midcoast Council of Governments presented draft documents to the Vinalhaven Planning Commission on Sept. 16 outlining how a Comprehensive Plan Drafting Committee would be formed and operate. He said committee members would be appointed by the Selectboard for two-year terms and recommended that the drafting committee include members from other town-appointed committees and be kept to no more than 13 people.

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