Activities of the Sturbridge Planning Department (cont'd)
- Working to insure that the goals of the Master Plan are achieved.
- Continuing to build the Geographic Information System to support planning related activities and to better provide current land use information to both residents and businesses in the community, or those considering locating in the Town of Sturbridge;
- Enhancing the level of service provided to the community by working with student groups and college level students to help them gain an understanding of planning issues in the community and general planning topics;
- Meeting with abutters and other interested parties to help them better understand projects proposed in their neighborhoods and the bylaws and regulations that are applicable to those projects;
- Working on amendments to the Zoning Bylaws with the Planning Board;
- Meeting with developers to review project proposals; and
- Providing general information related to planning to interested residents.