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Committee to synthesize MP2 public feedback and publish usable maps
Summary
After a June 29 listening session produced split views on the draft management plan, the committee agreed to collate responses, consider which items are actionable and publish georeferenced buffer maps to help the public and trail proponents evaluate options.
Chair Sam Grama reviewed the public‑feedback packet for the draft management plan (MP2), noting that comment letters and meeting input were split and that the committee needs to synthesize and respond to key items before further action.
Members said some respondents misunderstood the plan’s intent — that it provides a framework for citing trails rather than an outright ban — and urged the committee to publish GIS‑enabled buffer maps so people can test potential trail alignments without needing specialized mapping skills. Several members recommended a two‑stage outreach: synthesize and publish a clear summary of the feedback, then hold follow‑up public sessions or workshops using georeferenced maps.
The chair proposed producing a concise document listing actionable changes the committee would consider and noting items that would not be incorporated. Members also suggested hands‑on workshops demonstrating how to import the maps into commonly used phone apps so residents can see where buffers fall on the landscape.
Next steps: produce a digest of public input, publish the buffer/mapping assets outside the plan (PDF/GIS layers) and consider a second feedback session or targeted workshops before forwarding a revised draft to the select board.
