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Council: comprehensive‑plan outreach strong; Natural Resources Inventory to guide decisions
Summary
Council members reported three public meetings on the comprehensive plan, the NRI (Natural Resources Inventory) is nearly complete and expected to inform future planning and Climate Smart community certification and funding eligibility.
Members summarized progress on the town's comprehensive plan and the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI). Committee member (S5) said the final draft of the comprehensive plan was posted to the website after three public meetings (Pine Hill, Phoenicia, Town Hall) and a two‑week comment period; she expected a final report could go to the town board by the end of the month, followed by three public hearings prior to adoption.
Committee member (S1) explained the NRI is primarily a collection of maps — flood zones, geology, forest resources and notable natural and cultural features — designed to inform land‑use decisions plot by plot and improve the town's standing for Climate Smart certification and potential funding. Members said the NRI will help the town identify where agency management plans or contract expirations will require proactive coordination with state agencies.
The council encouraged residents to review the published draft and submit photos to the 'photo blitz' section on the town website to help document local resources.
