2026-07-29 MPSC Minutes Approved.pdf
On July 29, 2026, the Master Plan Sub-committee approved the July 22 meeting minutes. The committee discussed Draft #8 of the Master Plan, requiring further work on photos and graphics and the creation of an Implementation Guide spreadsheet. This guide will track goals, timelines, responsible parties, and funding. A new Implementation Committee will be formed, including at least one Planning Board member and representatives from various commissions and groups. Key votes and decisions: - August 6: Planning Board to review and vote on scheduling a Public Hearing for adoption. - Public Hearing notice scheduled for online posting on August 10. - A second hearing date is set for August 20, if needed, with a backup on September 3. - September 9 is the backup date to finalize the plan for printing and submission to HOP and LRPC. - The deadline for invoices is October 10. Action items: Ms. Dolan will write the Implementation Guide introduction, Brad Holmes will create the spreadsheet, and LUS MacLeod will produce the document version and coordinate with a local artisan. Source: https://www.sandwichnh.org/2026-07-29 MPSC Minutes Approved.pdf?t=202608101108270
1 Town of Sandwich PO Box 194 Center Sandwich, NH 03227 Master Plan Sub-committee July 29, 2026, Sandwich Town Hall Meeting Minutes Present: Mike Babcock, Gene Bois, Julie Dolan, Katy Holmes, Susan Bryant Kimball, Nancy Walser Meeting called to order 9:34 a.m. Minutes of July 22, 2026: Approved as written. Draft #8: Revised Introduction; more work to be done on photos and graphics and needs the Implementation Guide: Spreadsheet compilation of Goals and Recommendations from all chapters. Columns for timeline, responsible party and any funding to be filled in by the MP Implementation Committee; new committee will have at least one Planning Board member and member from each of the following will be asked to participate: Agricultural Commission, Conservation Commission, Historic District Commission, Sewer Commission, and Energy Committee, and Sandwich Business Group. Regular meetings (quarterly?) to be determined. The write-up on the process by Dwight Emery may be used as handout to Implementation Committee. Next steps: • August 3 MP sent to Planning Board and post online • August 5 MPSC meeting • August 6 Planning Board to review on and vote to schedule Public Hearing for adoption • August 10 MP posted online with notice of Public Hearing for adoption • August 20; date for second hearing if needed September 3 • August 26 Committee to wrap up finalizing Plan to have printed and sent to HOP and LRPC. Back-up date, September 9. • Deadline for invoices is October 10. Other: LUS MacLeod is communicating with local artisan for a token of appreciation for all volunteer participants. Actions: • Ms. Dolan to write blurb introduction for Implementation Guide. • Brad Holmes to do Implementation Guide spreadsheet. • LUS MacLeod to produce final(?) version of document and follow up with artisan. Next Meeting: August 5, 2026 Respectfully submitted: Susan MacLeod, Land Use Secretary