Comprehensive Plan committee seeks $6,000 start; $126,000 grant applied for phase two
Sep 16, 2026
The Comprehensive Plan committee told the board it is 25 years overdue, requested $6,000 from the town to start phase one, reported a July grant application that could fund phase two for $126,000, and said 396 in‑kind volunteer hours can help meet a 15–25% match requirement.
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During public comment the Comprehensive Plan committee said the town’s plan is 25 years overdue for an update and outlined a two‑phase approach. Phase one — survey collection — is planned for January through April/May using existing resources. The committee asked the board for a $6,000 budget allocation to start phase one; the Cairo Development Foundation offered $4,500 for printing and mailing.
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