The Cape Elizabeth Comprehensive Plan Committee will
hold its final public forum on Thurs., Jan. 25 beginning at 7 p.m. in
the Town Hall. The forum will focus on a complete list of draft
recommendations in the plan. The full text of the draft plan, including
recommendations will be posted on the town website,
www.capeelizabeth.com

    The Comprehensive Plan Committee has been working on
the plan for 20 months and will be submitting a final draft to the Town
Council for consideration at the end of February, 2007. The forum will
be the last of three public forums held by the committee to encourage
public participation in the plan development. Following submission to
the Town Council, additional Comprehensive Plan public hearings will
also be scheduled.

    The 83 recommendations generally continue the
current direction of the town, but also include more proactive
approaches to preserving agricultural lands, curbing sprawl by more
intensively developing growth areas and expanding pedestrian and
bicycle facilities.

    In addition to comments made at public forums, the
Comprehensive Plan Committee has received extensive written comments
and some attendance by members of the public at committee meetings.
Interested residents should also contact the Town Planner for more
information.