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Plymouth planning board moves forward on HOP grant work and a housing chapter as master-plan update begins
Summary
The board confirmed that the town has accepted HOP funding and has requested a contract from Barrett Planning Group to lead work on a housing chapter; members discussed outreach, a possible master-plan refresh, Tenney Mountain-area planning, and informational videos for voters ahead of March.
The Plymouth Planning Board on Feb. 6 heard staff reports that the town had received housing-related grant funding and has obtained a proposed contract from Barrett Planning Group to support creation of a housing chapter and community engagement for a master-plan update.
Town planner Joseph Perez said the town signed the grant agreement and requested a contract from Barrett Planning Group, which has since provided one; staff said they would confirm whether the town signature on that consultant contract was complete. Perez described the work as focused on a housing chapter for the town’s master plan and on outreach activities similar to the earlier HOP work.
Why it matters: The housing chapter and master-plan work will shape long-term land-use guidance, zoning considerations and public engagement around housing and downtown priorities. The board said it wants broader public input and to avoid an overly technical or narrowly prescriptive plan.
Key points from the meeting - Grant and consultant: Joseph Perez…
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