Selectboard generally backs flood-hazard overlay despite property-rights concerns, Planning Commission told

Jul 16, 2026

Planning commissioners reported Selectboard discussion of a river corridor / flood hazard overlay; the Selectboard expressed concern it could infringe property owners' rights but was generally supportive. The Planning Commission will clarify adoption steps with the Selectboard at its next meeting.

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Members of the Planning Commission said the Selectboard discussed the proposed river corridor / flood hazard overlay and raised concerns that the overlay could infringe on property owners’ rights, though the Selectboard was generally on board with passing the changes. The minutes note that it is not clear whether the Selectboard actually received the draft bylaws because the Town Administrator was on leave when the Zoning Administrator sent the drafts; the commission recorded a need to "rectify" that transmission and clarify the adoption path.

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