LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
May 15, 2025
UPDATE TO BE PRESENTED MONDAY, MAY 19TH AT THE SELECTBOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 6 PM TO BE HELD AT THE TOWN MUNICIPAL OFFICE AT 54 HINTON HILL ROAD.
THE REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS THE PROCESS TO DATE AND REMAINING STEPS PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE. THERE WILL BE AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION AROUND THE NEWLY UPDATED FLOOD PLAIN MAPS FOR WESTMORE, AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON PROPERTIES IN THE TOWN. ALL PROPERTY OWNERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Did you know that the town of Westmore has a Town Forest on Long Pond Road? This 294 acre parcel is owned by the Town of Westmore, and is accessed from the town gravel pit off Long Pond Road. The town is currently working with the Orleans County Forester to develop an updated Forest Management Plan, and we would like the community’s input. Please come and join Jared Nunery (Orleans County Forester) and representatives of the town to learn more about this land, and share your thoughts on the management goals and objectives for this land. The meeting will take place at the Westmore Community Church Fellowship Hall (37 Hinton Hill Rd, Westmore) on Tuesday August 19th from 4:30 to 5:30PM to learn more about the inventory of land and the draft Forest Management Plan. For more information, contact Ethan Swift at ethanswift1@gmail.com.
AUGUST 6th - 8th: Rte 16 closed from Peene Hill Intersection heading West to Westmore Town Line just after the Town Garage. Detour Peene Hill to Cook Road.
August 5, 2025 at Fellowship Hall in Westmore at 6 PM
Long Pond Road will be closed July 28 through August 9 from the Willoughby Lake Store to the Fishing Access.
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING & TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF JULY 13 TO THE 19TH FOR RENOVATIONS
The Town of Westmore is seeking public comments on the draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The public comment period will run from July 1 through July 21. A copy of the draft plan can be found on the Town's website here or a copy can be picked up at the town offices. Please submit comments to Stephanie Magnan of SEAM Solutions at steph.magnan@seamsolutionsvermont.com . The purpose of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is to identify local natural hazards that are a threat to the community, and outline mitigation actions to reduce vulnerability to these hazards. Maintaining an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is one of the four requirements for Emergency Relief Assistance Fund (ERAF) status and is an eligibility requirement to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grants.
Please contact the Town Clerk at 802-525-3007 or clerk@westmoreonline.org if you are interested.
June 30 - August 25th Mondays 3 pm to 6pm