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Friends,
We have
two very important town government meeting during the week of
April 11:
· On Monday, April 12, the Town
Council will hold their monthly meeting,
· On Wednesday, April 14, the Town
Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint public
hearing on the proposed new Comprehensive Plan.
Town
Council Meeting
The Town
Council meeting agenda can be viewed here.
The
supporting documents are quite important this month but we warn
you that it is over 1,000 pages before you view them here.
There is
quite a list of important agenda items on the schedule.
· Considering the contract to
expand our animal shelter, tabled last month to get a legal
opinion.
· Discussion of the proposed
2021-2022 town budget prior to the budget hearing scheduled for
May 3.
· Considering the purchase of a
property for open space, valued on the tax rolls at $333,600, for
$900,000. An article critical of that purchase can be read here.
· Anything regarding beach access
seems to raise emotions and there are two agenda items regarding
town-owned beachfront lots, beach access, and possible parking
and bike racks. The details can be read in the supporting
documents starting at page 558 and 809.
Monday's
meeting will be virtual, with attendance by phone or computer.
Details on joining in are available in the agenda
and on the town website here.
Public
Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan
This
meeting on Wednesday, April 14, is where the new Comprehensive
Plan will be discussed. The agenda can be viewed here. The
town website has a page with information
about the Comprehensive Plan.
Details
on joining that virtual meeting are available in the agenda
and on the town website here.
The
current Comprehensive Plan expired in 2013 but the Planning
Commission is pushing to get the new one approved now, while
in-person meetings are not permitted and before the town-wide
survey, which could give valuable input, is completed. The CCA-aligned members on the
Town Council argued against a public hearing on amending the
ordinance regarding the Charter Revision Commission because of
the pandemic, but argue that it's okay to hold a public hearing
on the more important Comprehensive Plan right now.
Roadside
Litter Pick-up Day
April 17
will be our annual roadside pick-up day. Information can be
viewed here.
There are more convenient drop-off options this year. Please
participate!
Thank
you and stay safe, Tim Quillen
Chairperson,
Charlestown Residents United
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