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Montgomery planning commission sets October target to finalize bylaw draft for Selectboard review
Summary
The commission outlined steps to finish zoning bylaw revisions: finalize edits, hold hearings, provide the draft to the Selectboard and seek placement on the Town Meeting ballot — aiming to complete a draft in October to meet ballot lead times.
The Montgomery Planning Commission met Aug. 27, 2025 and set a timeline to complete a package of proposed zoning bylaw revisions for Selectboard review and potential placement on the Town Meeting ballot. Commissioners agreed the process will include PC finalizing edits, holding hearings, considering public comments, and then transmitting a draft to the Selectboard with a request to place it on the ballot.
During the meeting the commission emphasized the need to finish a working draft by October to allow the lead time required to get an item on the town ballot. The minutes note the commission "goal for PC to finalize draft in October because there’s a large amount of lead time to get something on ballot for Town Meeting Day." The commission also scheduled continuation of the section‑by‑section review at its next regular meeting.
The meeting listed Alissa Hardy, Joe Sherman, Kim Morrill, Diane Sherman and Patrick Calecas as present and recorded Emily KloƯt of the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) as a guest assisting with recommended revisions. Diane Sherman is recorded as preparing the minutes. No formal votes on the bylaws were taken at this meeting; the work was procedural and focused on drafting and fact‑finding.
