Master Plan Steering Committee

Boylstons Master Plan Homepage: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6e3e555c2d1c49989572947d3fe2b906

The Board of Selectmen has designated updating the Master Plan as a priority. The new Master Plan will be used as a guide for the Town of Boylston in the areas of land use, economic development, housing, transportation, community services, and capital/facilities planning among others.  This document is intended to be a living document that needs yearly review.

The two decades old, Boylston Comprehensive Plan – March 2000 sought to provide recommendations and an implementation plan for addressing the impacts of residential growth including identifying strategies for land use, economic development, natural and cultural resources, housing, transportation, and community services and facilities. In the twenty years since, Boylston has flourished in population growth and land use. The updated Master Plan will reflect, among other things, changes to the Zoning Code, current projects, new environmental and other regulatory constraints, and plan for appropriate land uses to support the long and short‐term needs of the community as it continues to grow as a suburban destination. The concepts of community sustainability and resiliency will be considered throughout the Master Plan and permeate all topic areas.

Items identified for consideration in the Master Plan update include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identifying areas for Inclusionary Zoning and other Affordable Housing measures
• Evaluating the need for Public Transportation
• Identifying opportunities for improved connectivity with neighboring communities
• Examining places for public use spaces and amenities
• Identifying sustainable environmental measures
• Analyzing the impact of new residential development on the public schools
• Evaluating infrastructure needs for the area
• Strategizing economic development measures to entice businesses to town, while maintaining its rural feel

CHARGE:

The Master Plan Steering Committee advises on the development of the Master Plan document. The Committee also fosters openness and inclusion in the master planning process through dialogue and communication with the consulting team of CRPC and various stakeholders in the Boylston Community.

VISION:

The Master Plan will develop a physical document for the Town of Boylston that optimally reflects and supports the Community’s priorities and goals.

MEMBERSHIP:

The Master Plan Steering Committee is comprised of designated Boylston Board and Committee members, and several at‐large community members. The Committee is guided and led by the