Commission frames water chapter as priority in comprehensive plan, seeks data and outside expertise
May 5, 2026
Commissioners said water will be the largest section of the comprehensive plan, discussed using a proposed $20,000 study to gather hydrological data and asked staff to solicit DEQ input; they assigned chapter leads and set a two- to three‑month target for drafting policy guidance.
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Planning commissioners flagged water as the centerpiece of the town’s comprehensive plan and said the commission needs new data and outside expertise before making decisions about water‑service extensions. Commissioners noted a recent USGS/DEQ study and discussed inviting a DEQ representative to explain findings to the commission.
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