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Planners say Hillsboro input session drew few residents; staff urged to improve outreach within budget limits
Summary
MRRPC and county staff reported that the first public input session in Hillsboro had low attendance; the Town of Forest indicated support for zoning despite lacking zoning now. Staff discussed boosting advertising, such as posting flyers on bulletin boards, but noted budget constraints.
Jack Zabrowski summarized the first public input session in Hillsboro, saying it was not well attended but provided useful feedback; he noted the Town of Forest currently has no zoning but expressed support for adopting zoning. Zabrowski said feedback forms were circulated and there were no conflicts reported during the session.
Zoning Administrator Matthew Albright expressed concern about improving publicity for upcoming sessions. Commissioners discussed low turnout and potential outreach tactics; one suggestion was to post flyers on local bulletin boards. Commissioners agreed to compile feedback into a spreadsheet for review at the next meeting.
