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Comprehensive plan submitted to state; Planning Board discusses training opportunities
Summary
The board reported the town’s comprehensive plan is currently with the state for review; members also discussed upcoming planning-board training offerings and the possibility of hosting local training for board members and neighboring towns.
The Planning Board confirmed that the town’s updated comprehensive plan has been submitted to the state and is under review. According to the meeting record, the state review process includes five weeks for public comment and two weeks for state review before the board will be notified of next steps.
Board members also discussed opportunities for training. The Maine Municipal Association and other organizations offer planning-board training later in the year, including sessions that may be hybrid or available by Zoom. Board members suggested the town consider hosting a training session for local boards at the recreation center to broaden participation and reduce travel barriers for members who work daytime hours.
Staff said they would circulate invitations and information about upcoming training opportunities to board members and would explore options to host a local session if demand exists. Several members signaled interest in attending future trainings to refresh planning and legal knowledge relevant to ordinance work.
