Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kimo Griggs’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Norwich Conservation Commission Minutes
The commission reviewed multiple ongoing projects, including the Blood Brook Riparian Project, the Milt Frye Nature Area maintenance tasks such as bird box repairs and deer exclusion data, and the management of ash woodchips. Discussions covered the expansion of bat houses, the planning of blueberry patches to replace buckthorn, and reports from the Trails and Emerald Ashborer subcommittees. Future article topics for the Norwich Times were brainstormed, including deer hunting, light and noise pollution, and invasive species control. The commission also planned a knotweed control demonstration and authorized the submission of a comment regarding the federal Roadless Rule change proposal.
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The subcommittee discussed updates regarding the Village Master Plan, including the selection of a consulting vendor and upcoming kick-off meetings, as well as a memo to the Planning Commission. Members reviewed the Housing Chapter of the Town Plan, focusing on objectives, alignment with state and regional goals, historical housing production data, and the barrier posed by the lack of public wastewater infrastructure. They also explored strategies for public engagement, including the charrette process for the master plan and potential standalone public events, while deliberating on messaging sensitivity regarding development and the need for public education on housing affordability.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Solid Waste Committee Minutes
The committee discussed several initiatives, including the coordination of a town-wide yard sale to support waste reduction and the installation of new signage at the Transfer Station. Updates were provided on the BetterBin subscription, usage analysis, and plans to distribute a resident survey. The status of the Ploughshare project was addressed, noting difficulties with management and volunteer recruitment, resulting in the item being tabled. Additionally, upcoming community events such as shredding and styrofoam collection were reviewed.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Norwich Selectboard Special Selectboard Meeting
The Selectboard meeting focused on the adoption of the agenda and public comment regarding a conflict resolution workshop. The board entered an executive session to receive attorney-client communications and discuss legal strategy and a settlement offer related to a tax appeal litigation concerning the fair market value of a residential property. Upon returning to public session, the board voted to approve the Flannery settlement proposal.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
