Committee to propose GIS baseline and tree-canopy mapping as part of work plan

Oct 8, 2026

Members supported creating a proposal for a baseline digital map that layers permit, canopy and development data for Somerset; Joe Stenberg noted county atlases already hold some data but a town-specific interface would require integration and likely budget approval.

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The committee discussed adding a proposal to create a baseline digital map to the work plan: a town-facing GIS product with layers for permits, tree canopy, and development metrics that would let staff and residents query changes over time.

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