The town has long held a goal of retaining its rural character and agricultural traditions, but the new Plan of Conservation and Development also looks to a future with increased development and a need for better town facilities. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria at Preston Plains Middle School, 1 Route164, Preston, on the 2024 draft 289-page Plan of Conservation and Development. Town Planner Kathy Warzecha said the document represents a lot of hard work by the commission and planning staff. The plan still emphasizes the importance of preserving the town’s rural character and farms. The most significant addition to the new 10-year document is the preparation for development at Preston Riverwalk. The plan recommends connecting the Route 12 Riverwalk with the town’s plan to slow traffic and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety along Route 2A in Poquetanuck Village. The plan recommends intersection improvements with dedicated turning lanes for the Riverwalk and better pedestrian crosswalks.
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