Planning board schedules community workshop after survey shows interest in parks and farming

The Town of Charleston Planning Board announced a community workshop for its comprehensive-plan process after committee members reported that about 20% of community surveys have been returned, in line with national averages. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 'Amy' is listed in the minutes as the person who will deliver the presentation while committee members add input.

Committee members said early survey feedback highlights interest in a town park, a playground, a community farmers market and expanded farming opportunities. The minutes note that many paper responses still need tabulation before the workshop and that volunteers will invite residents at the transfer station; the minutes recorded roughly a dozen townspeople expected to attend. The planning board did not record any formal decisions at the meeting beyond scheduling the workshop.