Find the Good

Dear Friends,

Rolling up our sleeves to move forward on the Bay

Had I won the Legislative seat, it was always my intention to continue to serve on the Planning Commission and hand the reins over to a new Chair.  As it so happens, that is not a decision I must execute and instead I shall remain at the helm as the Planning Commission moves diligently and thoughtfully forward to address the West Lakeshore Drive corridor.  Sarah Hadd, with Select Board approval,  has secured a Municipal Planning Grant which will aid us in this very important endeavor.

As many of you know, this area has been a challenge to many Commissions and Committees.   Among our community, there is a wealth of information and talent I hope to tap as we judiciously examine the opportunities offered in this unique area. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

For Immediate Release

DATE: November 25, 2014

CONTACT: Sarah Hadd (802)-264-5602

Colchester, VT – The Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development (DEHCD) awarded $16,300 to Colchester in state Municipal Planning Grant funds to the Malletts Bay Village Project.   Colchester successfully competed against 58 communities and was one of 44 funded. 

Annually the Municipal Planning Grant program supports a range of locally identified initiatives to improve the quality of life and promote efficient growth and economic development in Vermont.

Colchester has long envisioned transforming the West Lakeshore Drive neighborhood into a community center with a recreation and tourism oriented focus. The Malletts Bay Village Project will create a holistic land use plan for the West Lakeshore Drive area of Malletts Bay that both recognizes the constraints of the area, such as traffic in the absence of the Circumferential Highway, and the opportunities for redevelopment as Colchester Fire District #2 evaluates serving the area with municipal sewer.  Design standards for new development will be evaluated as will standards for flood resiliency and green infrastructure. 

Previous studies call for action on implementing land use plans for Bay. The Town of Colchester has also  secured services from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission to determine the capacity of the West Lakeshore Drive corridor and the impacts of connector roads in the absence of the Circ. 

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development said, “Jobs, businesses, transportation options, and affordable places to live are dependent on proactive, community driven local plans and land use polices.  The MPG program helps communities develop the necessary planning and implementation tools – and makes it easier for families, communities and entire regions to thrive.”  

No regrets

And Baxter in spirit always at my side

Count where man's glory begins and ends
And say my glory was I had such friends

William Butler Yeats  1938

May I once more state,  I am honored and humbled to have had the loyalty and support of such treasured allies.   The battle was well fought and my troops most valiant.  Friends new and old, family, colleagues, and  neighbors have been the wind at my back.  You are the true great measure of a challenge well met.  And I have been blessed.  Thank you everyone!

Blessed Be,
pkl

Campaign Signs

Signs for November 4

Thanks to everyone who hosted a sign.  If it disappears between today and tomorrow, it is hopefully because someone on my Team grabbed it for Laker Lane  tomorrow.  Granted some of the signs have been reapportioned by folks not on Team Pam but that is not the case today.  If you have a lawn sign and are voting tomorrow please bring it with you.

Thank you for all help along the way, let's stay positive but regardless of the outcome I could not be with a greater group of people.

Best to All!

Pam

Bring Your Leaves and Say Hello!

Another busy day at Airport Park for the annual leaf drop. I will be here again on Sunday, November 2. Bring your leaves and say hello. We'll have hot coffee and goodies!!