Planning and Conservation Department

Contact: |
Maureen Pollock, Town Planner |
Address: |
1 Avenue A |
Phone: |
(413) 863-3200 Ext. 207 |
Fax: |
(413) 863-3222 |
Hours: |
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: |
Boards and entities staffed by the Planning and Conservation Department
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.
Planning: Open Space and Recreation Plan 2018
Final Draft of the 2018 Open Space and Recreation Plan
Planning: Canal District Redevelopment
- 2022-10-27 Turners Falls Master Plan Study - Final Presentation PART 1.pdf
- 2022-10-27 Turners Falls Master Plan Study - Final Presentation PART 2.pdf
- 5th Street Project Design.pdf
- MASSWORKS Grant letter.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
- Powering Forward Canal District Vision Poster 2017.pdf
- Powering Forward Canal District Vision Report 2017.pdf
- Canal District Enhancement Area 4119.pdf
- Canal District Slum and Blight Designation 2014.pdf