The Master Plan Process

The Master Plan Committee (MPC) has spent many hours meeting with Town boards, committees, citizens and other stakeholders, engaging the community in the process of developing a ten-year Master Plan for the Town of Manchester.

 Phase I - The Visioning (2016) 

• Visioning process is complete; a vision report was published in December 2016. 
• Hard copies are available at the Library and Town Hall.

Phase II: Recommendations and Action Plan (2017)

• Feedback indicated that community members believe the fundamental issue the Town faces is how to pay for public infrastructure for water, sewer, roads, sidewalks and other projects associated with ensuring a secure and sustainable Manchester.
• In response, the MPC and Consultant Team developed potential land use scenarios that would increase town revenues to meet funding needs.
• The MPC solicited help to evaluate these options and determine a preferred funding plan at public work group meetings.
• Throughout the year, there will be many additional opportunities to share your thoughts and ideas.

Phase III – Implementation (2018 and beyond)

• Following adoption of the Master Plan, the MPC anticipates that an Implementation Committee will be constituted and charged with monitoring progress on goals, sharing project updates and continuing public outreach.
• Capital plans, budgets, policies and initiatives are expected to be developed to support the goals of the Master Plan.
• Town Meeting will continue to provide for community control through funding, bylaw, and other approvals.

To view MPC meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the Agenda Center.

Click here for a timeline of the MPC's activities.