PUBLIC HEARINGS

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Amendment to the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

On March 20, 2024 The Foster Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM at 6 South Killingly Road (Benjamin Eddy Building). On the agenda will be a Public Hearing regarding amending the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

The entire Housing Chapter (Pages 152 – 170) is subject to amendment. The subsection of the Housing chapter titled “LMI Production Plan” (Page 166) is the primary text that is proposed to be amended. This subsection currently lists private properties without the authorization of property owners. It is proposed that these private properties be removed and a town-wide public discussion of compatible locations and housing types be held to better direct efforts to produce both affordable and low- or moderate-income (LMI)
housing in Foster.
Additional subsections targeted for amendment include “Housing Affordability” (Page 154); “LMI Housing” (Page 159); “LMI Housing Strategies” (Page 161); “LMI Housing” (Page 163);
and “LMI Needs Assessment” (Page 165).

The Comprehensive Plan can be found online at: 

https://www.townoffoster.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif4421/f/pages/state_website_compplan.pdf
 

Hard copies can also be obtained from the Foster Planning Office during regular business hours. The proposed amendments, additions, and removals may be altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the hearing.
Individuals requiring interpreter service must notify the Town Clerk’s Office at (401) 392-9200 at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing date.


By order of the Planning Board,
Anthony Renzi, Chairman