CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The town is embarking on its first master planning process in more than 60 years.
Residents are encouraged to attend the first meeting on “Envisioning Clarksburg 2040” on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is facilitating the process through a $55,000 grant from the state’s One Stop Program, which BRPC has matched from its District Local Technical Assistance Program.
“This is to give the community opportunities to weigh in on, sort of, what their values are,” said BRPC planner Andrew McKeever. “What do they see as some issues, what do they see as some potential threats? And just really give the community opportunity to … dream.”
The last master plan was conducted in 1965 and likely wouldn’t provide any basis to start with, as the plans are for 10 for 15 years out. McKeever said the town will be starting from scratch, although the recent Municipal Vulnerability Plan could be incorporated.