Committee flags confusion after code revisions posted without broad notice

Jul 9, 2026

Members said changes to the town's code were posted and in some cases approved at a single meeting, leaving little time for public comment; the CAC plans to review red-line materials and coordinate with attorneys and planning staff.

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A committee member reported that updates to the town code surfaced without clear prior notice and that minutes posted online showed changes approved at a meeting where public awareness was limited. "There were no public hearings in advance," a member said, adding that people who would have participated did not know the changes were being considered. Members described previous, lengthy public engagement on matters like wetlands and said the recent changes altered critical wording without adequate advance review.

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