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Housing committee changes, Raptor Lane study point to developer-led timeline toward 2028

Dorset Selectboard · February 18, 2025
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Summary

Selectboard member Liz Ruffa said she will step down from the Housing Committee; Town Manager Rob Gaiotti summarized the White & Burke study, a planned RFQ/RFP process to find developer partners, and a Raptor Lane timeline that could see permitting and partnerships lead to construction by 2028.

Liz Ruffa notified the Selectboard she plans to step down from the Housing Committee at the end of the month and suggested Kate Czaplinksi as a potential candidate; the board agreed to invite Czaplinksi to the next Selectboard meeting to discuss appointment.

Town Manager Rob Gaiotti presented updates on the housing committee's work, referenced the White & Burke Raptor Lane study, and described next steps including an RFQ and RFP process to identify private developer partners. A timeline provided for Raptor Lane estimated permitting and partnership steps that could result in 'shovels in the ground' by 2028. The meeting minutes note a separate Raptor Lane feasibility study and funding allocations in the sinking funds listing.