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Planning Board

Five residents are elected to 5-year staggered terms with authority to control divisions of land, maintain and update the Zoning Bylaws and Zoning Map, make studies of the developmental needs of the Town and create a comprehensive plan for development; and review largescale projects with town-wide impact. The Board appoints a Planning Director who manages the daily operations of the department. The Board also appoints the Design Review Board. The Board meets twice monthly and at other times as required.

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    Patricia Ann Mallett
    (U)

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    Grant R. Pollock
    (U)

Biographical Information

Why are you running for this office? What are your top priorities?

Relevant Experience Planning Board member for past 5+ years and Town Meeting Member for the past 5 years
Continue using my skills as a registered civil engineer & extensive experience on the Planning Board in equitably implementing our Town’s planning bylaws. Continue to meet goals of growth and development while protecting Town character and rich natural resources. Create affordable housing, support local businesses, mitigate climate change, and address traffic through transportation innovation. Ensure proper stormwater management to safeguard residents and businesses from flooding, and to recharge drinking water supplies. Create the Strategic Housing Plan through collaborative partnerships. Engage in productive and respectful discussion for effective governance. I’m ready to lead using my extensive professional and Planning Board experience, and my proven ability to listen and collaborate.
Relevant Experience VP Sales and Success, Executive Leadership, Collaboration toward common goal achievement
My journey to my candidacy for Town Planning has been deeply personal. In December 2020, my family and I lost our home to a fire. In the process of rebuilding, I gained a newfound appreciation for the intricacies of the planning process and the vital role it plays in the fabric of our community. This terrible experience ignited a passion within me to contribute meaningfully to the town's development.

Professionally, I've dedicated my career to understanding and working through complex problems, fostering innovation, and building connections and understanding. I've worked closely with transformative ventures, driving sustainable development and economic growth which will benefit our town and our residents. Priority #1 is the passage of Article 40.

Vote Pollock for Planning 3/5/24!