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Regional planners urge Weston to update flood hazard bylaws, warn of mandatory river corridors by 2028
Summary
Alyssa Sabetto of the Windham Regional Commission told the Selectboard that mapped river corridors and small stream buffers will become mandatory by 2028 and recommended updating local Flood Hazard Mitigation Bylaws and considering a 3-foot freeboard for new structures.
Alyssa Sabetto of the Windham Regional Commission explained that Weston’s Flood Hazard Mitigation Bylaws should be updated to reflect changing state guidance. She noted that "mapped river corridors and small stream buffers will become mandatory by 2028," and recommended the town consider adopting a 3-foot freeboard requirement for new structures.
Board members raised concerns about impacts on landowners; Sabetto clarified that the purpose of the regulations is to prevent future damage and that there is no compensation for affected property owners. The Selectboard agreed to have Sabetto work with the Planning Commission on updates and asked Clerk Shawna Batogowski to confirm coordination in writing.
