After several months of studying how planning governance in Essex works today and how it could be improved, the Working Group for Thoughtful Growth in Action (TGIA) is ready to present its findings and recommendations. A community workshop will be held on January 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Essex High School.
Participants will have a chance to ask questions and weigh in with their reactions to the information presented. Come to the meeting for a lively discussion, sweet and savory treats and hot drinks to warm you up on a cold January night.
The Working Group’s recommendations will head to the Town Selectboard and Village Trustees in February 2016. The two boards will have a joint meeting in March to discuss the recommendations.
Currently, the Town of Essex and Village of Essex Junction have separate planning commissions and zoning boards of adjustment. TGIA formed around the belief that the community wants to move toward a shared Essex vision that simultaneously honors and builds in the unique characteristics of the Village and Town outside the Village.
For more information, visit www.essextgia.com or contact Assistant Town Manager/Town Planner Greg Duggan at 878-1343 or gduggan@essex.org.
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