Harpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force, Author at The Harpswell Anchor

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From the Community

State wants more information about comprehensive plan

In November, Harpswell voters approved a new comprehensive plan by a wide margin. Simultaneously, the plan was being reviewed by state agencies to determine its completeness and suggest ways to improve it.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

December 24, 2025

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From the Community

The comprehensive plan by the numbers

On Nov. 4, Harpswell will vote on several state and local issues, including a request to approve a new comprehensive plan for the town.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

October 28, 2025

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From the Community

Final draft of comprehensive plan ready for vote

Following the last public hearing about Harpswell's draft comprehensive plan on Aug. 16 at Harpswell Community School, the Comprehensive Plan Task Force met to consider the public comments made during the hearing and decide whether major changes to the plan were needed. The task force determined no major changes were required and forwarded the draft to the town for publication and distribution.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

October 2, 2025

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From the Community

The Comprehensive Plan: Key goals and recommendations

In July's Anchor, I offered some reasons why Harpswell should have a certified comprehensive plan. In this submission, I'd like to summarize the key goals and recommendations in the draft plan that will come before the town for approval in November.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

August 2, 2025

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From the Community

The importance of a comprehensive plan

As the town prepares for a final vote on the comprehensive plan in November, it's worth reiterating some of the key reasons why having a plan is important.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

July 5, 2025

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From the Community

Task force revises comprehensive plan, sets community meetings

Following the postponement of the annual Town Meeting in March, the Harpswell Select Board decided to defer a vote on the town's new comprehensive plan until Nov. 4. The vote will be conducted by secret ballot instead of a show of cards at a meeting.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

May 28, 2025

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From the Community

Public hearing scheduled to review draft comprehensive plan

The Harpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force will host a public hearing and information session on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Harpswell Community School to review the revised draft plan. The event will start at 10 a.m.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

January 24, 2025

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From the Community

Harpswell’s comprehensive plan: Addressing residents’ concerns

Regular readers of the Anchor will be familiar with a series of articles appearing over the past five months designed to increase public awareness and understanding of the town's draft comprehensive plan.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

November 27, 2024

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From the Community

Harpswell’s comprehensive plan: The Future Land Use Plan

Over the past four months, the Anchor has published a series of articles summarizing key aspects of the town's draft comprehensive plan. In this article, a framework for a revised Future Land Use Plan will be presented.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

November 4, 2024

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From the Community

Harpswell’s comprehensive plan: Marine economy, marine resources, and housing

This is the fourth in a series of articles designed to provide the community with greater understanding of the town's draft comprehensive plan, which has been under development for more than two years. This article addresses Harpswell's marine economy, marine resources, and housing.

byHarpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

October 9, 2024

Harpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

State wants more information about comprehensive plan

The comprehensive plan by the numbers

Final draft of comprehensive plan ready for vote

The Comprehensive Plan: Key goals and recommendations

The importance of a comprehensive plan

Task force revises comprehensive plan, sets community meetings

Public hearing scheduled to review draft comprehensive plan

Harpswell’s comprehensive plan: Addressing residents’ concerns

Harpswell’s comprehensive plan: The Future Land Use Plan

Harpswell’s comprehensive plan: Marine economy, marine resources, and housing

Absent-minded birder grateful for help

Harpswell committee seeks input from lobstermen

Harpswell’s Private Chef: Somewhere in between

Harpswell Comprehensive Plan Task Force

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