Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee was established in 2024 with the purpose of researching town land, determine its suitability for future uses, and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. Comprised of 7 members appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Committee will include members with expertise in real estate, business, finance, farming, planning, historic preservation, construction, conservation, and land use. 

Responsibilities of the Committee include:

• Identify all town-owned land.
• Work with relevant Town committees, departments, and staff to identify available town-owned property or town-owned parcels which may become available in the future for re-use, development, and/or redevelopment.
• Review and analyze current Town-owned parcels, zoning, and restrictions.
• Based on size, proximity to infrastructure, zoning, and environmental considerations, determine possible future use options of town-owned parcels.
• Make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board of any zoning amendments necessary to allow for future use of parcels consistent with the character of the community.
• Work with the Economic Development Committee, when appropriate, to coordinate planning for future use of Town-owned land.
• Review previous Town Reports and studies to ensure land use analysis is consistent with Master Plan recommendations and any other prior planning efforts.