Function

The responsibility of the Department of Planning and Economic Development is to work with municipal departments, Town boards and commissions, local businesses and the public at large to develop and implement short and long range planning and economic development projects and initiatives. The Department works to facilitate positive social change and assist the community in developing and implementing its vision.

Specifically, the Department of Planning and Economic Development prepares the Community Development Block Grant Program application, reviews land development project proposals, prepares the Comprehensive Economic Strategy Report, and maintains the Comprehensive Community Plan.

In addition, the Department is the clearinghouse for data and research for planning projects and community land use information. The Department also provides staff support to the Planning Board, Economic Development Commission and Local Advisory Boards, and provides technical assistance to the Land Trust and Conservation Commission. The professional planning staff of the Department provides direct staff assistance to the Town Manager and Town Council when needed.

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