***Unfortunately, we did not receive enough RSVPs to go forward with the workshops. A larger number would have been needed for the Master Plan Committee to feel confident that the results were representative of the views of the community overall. Fortunately, the response to the initial on-line survey was great - over 800 responses - giving the Master Plan Committee good direction to start on the Master Plan update. They will, of course, be providing additional opportunities for input in the future as well.***

The Town of Alton Master Plan Committee invites members of the Alton Community to upcoming Master Plan Workshops to share their ideas and opinions on the direction of Alton’s next Master Plan. These 90-minute workshops will enable community members to share opinions, ideas, and concerns about the past, present, and future of Alton.

WORKSHOP DATES & TOPICS
Friday, September 10, 2021: Defining Small Town Character
Workshop to begin promptly at 6:00 pm
During this workshop, community members will help define the essential ingredients of small-town character. They’ll identify what in Alton’s environment and landscape helps to create the small-town atmosphere.

Friday, September 17, 2021: Right-Sizing Business Development for Alton
Workshop to begin promptly at 6:00 pm
During this workshop, community members will help define what makes a business a good fit for Alton, identifying size, type, and other desirable characteristics. Community members will also discuss industry, location, and land use as it relates to right-sizing business development.

Friday, September 24, 2021: Meeting the Needs of Alton's Growing Senior Population
Workshop to begin promptly at 6:00 pm
During this workshop, members of the community will help to define housing and resource needs for senior members of the community.

These first three workshops are another vital step towards crafting a Master Plan that accurately reflects the values, needs, and priorities of Alton community members. The Master Plan Committee hopes to schedule additional workshops in the future, and continue to solicit opinions of community members in each stage of the process.

Please reach out to the Planning Department at (603) 875-2162 or planner@alton.nh.gov if you have any questions.