Planning director: Watershed Master Plan approved but implementation constrained by SB 180; Adaptation Plan underway

Jan 8, 2026

Planning & Development Director Lear said the technical memorandum of the Town’s Watershed Master Plan was approved by Council in 2025, but implementation is currently prohibited by SB 180; an Adaptation Plan is being drafted and a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Council is planned for later in 2026.

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Planning & Development Director Mr. Lear summarized permitting and code work in 2025 and described a technical memorandum prepared by the Town’s Watershed Master Plan (WMP) consultants. He said the WMP recommendations were approved by the Town Council in 2025 but that Senate Bill 180 currently prohibits implementing those recommendations.

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