Essex P&Z adopts 2026–2036 Plan of Conservation & Development
July 07, 2026 | Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
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The Essex Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the Town of Essex 2026–2036 Plan of Conservation & Development at its July 7 meeting after a final review of edits.
Town Planner John Guszkowski reviewed revisions to the wastewater section and edits to the Bokum Corner corridor language. Health Director Lisa Fasulo requested that CT-DEEP be added alongside CT-DPH in references; Sustainable Essex representative Stacy Abbott emphasized that the committee is volunteer-based with no budget to implement recommendations and described the Plan as aspirational.
Chairman Russ Smith moved to adopt the Plan as proposed and amended; the motion passed unanimously. The Commission discussed the effective date and final layout; staff will complete required filings and continue coordination with state agencies on Harbor Management and related elements.
Town Planner John Guszkowski reviewed revisions to the wastewater section and edits to the Bokum Corner corridor language. Health Director Lisa Fasulo requested that CT-DEEP be added alongside CT-DPH in references; Sustainable Essex representative Stacy Abbott emphasized that the committee is volunteer-based with no budget to implement recommendations and described the Plan as aspirational.
Chairman Russ Smith moved to adopt the Plan as proposed and amended; the motion passed unanimously. The Commission discussed the effective date and final layout; staff will complete required filings and continue coordination with state agencies on Harbor Management and related elements.
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