Planning and Conservation Department
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Contact: |
Walter Ramsey, AICP, Town Planner & Conservation Agent |
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Address: |
1 Avenue A |
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Phone: |
(413) 863-3200 Ext. 207 |
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Fax: |
(413) 863-3222 |
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Hours: |
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: |
Boards and entities staffed by the Planning and Conservation Department
- Conservation Commission
- Planning Board
- RiverCulture
- Battlefield Grant Advisory Committee
- Montague Economic Development and Industrial Coporation
Mission
The Montague Planning and Conservation Department is responsible for:
- Land use planning
- Natural resource protection
- Economic and community development activities identified in Town Plans
The primary function of the Planning Department is to manage regulatory process for development proposals submitted to the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. As part of that process the Planning Department evaluates development proposals for their contribution toward community planning goals as documented in Montague Comprehensive Plan and other local strategic plans. The Department is also actively engaged in programs and projects that help the community achieve its planning goals.
The Planning Department oversees RiverCulture- a program to develop the creative economy in Montague. The Department also provides technical support to the Board of Selectmen, and the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC). The Department represents the Town and its interests at both the regional and state level through a variety of projects and planning initiatives.
Planning: Town Plans
Planning documents prepared for the community that are intended to be a resource for the public and to guide decision making by officials.
- 2020 Livability Review REPORT.pdf
- Community Development Strategy 2018.pdf
- Downtown Turners Falls Livability Plan 2013.pdf
- Downtown Turners Falls Tree Inventory 2015.pdf
- Millers Falls on the Move Village Strategic Plan 2019.pdf
- Montague Census Demographic Summary 2010.pdf
- Montague Community Needs Survey 2010.pdf
- Montague Comprehensive Plan 1999.pdf
- Montague EDIC Economic Development Plan 2014.pdf
- Montague Energy Reduction Plan 2010.pdf
- Montague Housing Plan Final 2015.pdf
- Powering Forward - Canal District Vision Plan 2017.pdf
- Powering Forward - Canal District Vision Poster 2017.pdf
- Wildfire Protection Plan 2015.pdf
Planning: Open Space and Recreation Plan 2018
Final Draft of the 2018 Open Space and Recreation Plan
Planning: Canal District Redevelopment
- Canal District Enhancement Area 4119.pdf
- Canal District Slum and Blight Designation 2014.pdf
- MASSWORKS Grant letter.pdf
- Powering Forward Canal District Vision Poster 2017.pdf
- Powering Forward Canal District Vision Report 2017.pdf
- Riverfront Park Concept Poster 2019.pdf
- Strathmore Mill Feasibility Study 062005.pdf
- Strathmore Mill Site Development Assessment 081208.pdf
- Strathmore Mill ULI Report.pdf
- Turners Falls Opportunity Zone Approved 2018.pdf
Planning: Turnpike Road Industrial Park Master Plan
Planning: Downtown Rapid Recovery Plan
| Name | Uploaded Date |
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| Montague Business Survey Report RRP.pdf | 2021-07-13 10:17:22 |
| OVERVIEW Turners Falls LRRP Focus Group Mtgs - June 2021.pdf | 2021-07-13 10:17:19 |
