Master Plan

The Master Plan Committee was disbanded after the completion of the project. Information posted here is for informational purposes only. 


2019 Master Plan

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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.