Date: December 17, 2007

To: Branford Boards, Commissions, Civic Organizations and Interested Citizens

From: Ellsworth McGuigan, Chairman, Branford Planning and Zoning Commission

Subject: Branford Plan of Conservation and Development 10-Year Update

The Branford Planning and Zoning Commission is calling for public input.

Mark your calendar and make your voice heard.

The Commission has scheduled a series of three public discussion meetings in January to obtain public comment on the Branford Plan of Conservation and Development Update currently in progress.

Each meeting will focus on a different set of topics.

The first meeting, on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, will cover CONSERVATION: natural resources, open space, coastal management, community character and historic resources.

The second meeting, on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, will cover DEVELOPMENT: community structure, housing and business development.

The last meeting, on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, will cover INFRASTRUCTURE: transportation, utilities, and community facilities.

All three meetings will be held at Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Rd. and begin at 7:00 p.m.

Discussion papers on each of the topics are available on the Planning and Zoning web site: http://www.saltmeadow.com/pz/pr-1-town_plan.html

The Planning and Zoning Commission encourages all interested members of the public to read through the discussion papers and participate in the discussion meetings in January. If you are usable to attend the meetings, please send your written comments to the Planning and Zoning Department.