Seeking Volunteers for Master Plan Steering Committee

The Planning Board seeks to establish a committee to update Bolton’s Master Plan. The committee is charged with assessing the current 2006 plan and amending the plan as necessary to provide a basis for decision making regarding the long-term physical development of the municipality. The comprehensive plan shall be internally consistent in its policies, forecasts and standards, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 41 §81D:  goals and polices, land use plan, housing, economic development, natural and cultural resources, open space and recreation, services and facilities, transportation, impact to town finances and taxes, and implementation. Members of the committee shall be residents of Bolton with experience in Massachusetts polices/practices, planning, team building, population planning, traffic planning, municipal planning, economic development, land use and zoning, and finances. Members shall also represent special interests including cultural resources, open space and recreation, schools, housing, conservation, business, seniors, new residents, and long term residents. Eleven (11) members shall be appointed by the Planning Board and shall report directly to the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen.

If you are interested in serving as a Bolton representative on the Master Plan Steering Committee please provide a brief summary of your background and why you are interested in serving as a member.  Please forward this information to Erica Uriarte at townplanner@townofbolton.com or mail to Erica Uriarte, Town Hall, 663 Main Street, Bolton, Ma 01740 by September 20, 2019.   If you have any questions please contact Bolton’s Planning Department at 978-779-3308.