Newfound eNews -- Become a Citizen Planner

Posted Sunday, May 22, 2016
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Please join us in supporting sustainable economic and environmental development in the Newfound watershed. On May 5, you can learn how to become a citizen planner and help your town maintain local control. With an informed community there is nothing we can't accomplish!

 

Become a Citizen Planner

May 5, 6-8 pm, Bridgewater Town Hall

Protecting land preserves clean water and more. Join us for our Citizen Planning kick-off meeting and learn about the importance of land use planning and how you can help.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Call 744-8689 or email info@NewfoundLake.org for more information.  Sessions led by Steve Whitman, AICP.

WORKSHOP DATES AND LOCATIONS

ALL MEETINGS 6 PM – 8 PM

May 5, Bridgewater Town Hall – Citizen Planner introduction: Learn how Towns guide development, what is required to plan for the future, and how Master Plans relate to zoning.  ALL SHOULD ATTEND.

Individual Workshops – Local goals and recommended ordinances:

  • June 2, Bristol Old Town Hall
  • June 6, Bridgewater Town Offices
  • June 9, Hebron Town Offices
  • June 13, Groton Town Hall
  • June 16, Alexandria Old Town Hall

2016 Wrap-up Meeting on September 1

Location TBD. ALL SHOULD ATTEND.

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for information about these fun events:

  • Learn how you can become a Water Watchdog
  • We are now accepting reservations for EcoTours!
  • July 4th Boat Parade
  • Grey Rocks Permaculture Kick-Off (July 5)
  • Lake Week (July 23 – July 30) Activities
  • Bristol Library Series
  • Newfound Mega-Raffle (Drawing is August 6)
  • SAVE THE DATE for the NLRA Annual Meeting,
    August 6, 9 am - 11 am, Bridgewater Town Hall