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SECTION 9
Action Plan
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9.3 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 1: Protect and maintain a maximum amount of open space to enhance environmental protection, recreational opportunities and
community character.
Objective Action Parties (Key p.130) Priority Accomplished?
1.1 Continue to apply
criteria for prioritizing
land acquisition and
protection decisions.
The criteria reflect a
comprehensive and up-
to-date evaluation of
recreation, conservation
and resource protection
needs.
1.1.A Refine criteria to reflect a comprehensive evaluation
of recreation, conservation and resource protection needs.
Factors to be considered include:
- Adjacency to protected or potential open space parcels;
- Adjacency to surface waters, vernal pools or other
wetlands resources;
- Location within a mapped critical habitat area or other
habitat protection value;
- Value for public water supply protection;
- Value for recreational purposes such as trails, bike paths;
- Conservation restrictions that are not perpetual;
- Value for farmland;
- Priority status indicated by private land trusts or
local/regional entity.
PDD, CPC, TM, LAPC 1 Yes, criteria
established in
Annual CPC
Action Plan
which was last
updated in
2025
1.1.B Develop a list of priority areas for acquisition and a set
of measures to benchmark progress. Priority areas could
include water resource protection, completion of the Cape
Cod Pathways, and other community and ecological
benefits.
LAPC, CPC, ConCom,
BLT
1 Yes, this list
was compiled
but needs
updating
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1.C Review the protection status of Town Land Bank and
conservation land, as well as water district land to
determine need for additional protection by conservation
restriction or other means.
LAPC, CPC, ConCom,
BLT, water districts
1 Open Space
Committee
continues to
work on this
1.2 Continue the Town’s
strong commitment to
acquiring open space,
consistent with the
criteria used to evaluate
and guide land
protection decisions.
1.2.A Continue to dedicate Town funds for acquisition
consistent with the above-named goals
CPC, TM, TC 1 Yes, CPC
funding
augmented
with grants
1.2.B Establish municipal capacity (ie, re-instate town
position) for proactive acquisition research, grant writing
and grant administration to support open space protection
and stewardship.
PDD 1 Yes, Grants
Coordinator
position
established in
Planning
department
1.2.C Monitor the status of land certified under Chapter 61
or 61A and consider any opportunities for purchasing land
under a right of first refusal.
AD, PDD, TM 2 No, policy will
need to be
developed (but
in the works)
1.2.D Continue to leverage town funding for open space
protection by pursuing partnerships with private
PDD, CPC, TM 1 Yes, CPC
funding
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organizations, non-profits, other public entities, and
community organizations.
1.3 Promote policy and
regulatory measures to
protect open space.
1.3.A Continue the Town land use policy of
“undevelopment” for traffic mitigation and associated open
space protection and develop a priority list of candidate
parcels.
PDD, CPC, TM 2 Yes, see 1.1.B
1.3.B Evaluate the success of the Town’s Open Space
Residential Development (aka “cluster”) ordinance in
preserving open space, and develop recommendations to
revise the ordinance
PDD, PB, TC 3 No revisions to
this ordinance
since 2018
1.4 Promote non-
regulatory measures to
preserve open space.
1.4.A Identify and prioritize parcels for protection through
easements, conservation restriction or other non-regulatory
means.
NR, Cons, TM, PDD,
LAPC, ConCom
2 Yes, see 1.1.B
1.4.B Review protection status of Town Land Bank and
conservation land and evaluate the need for additional
protection by conservation restriction or other means if
acquired for a specific purpose. For example, place a
conservation restriction on all parcels purchased for water
resource protection purposes.
LAPC, Cons, ConCom 1 Open Space
Committee
continues to
work on this
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1.4.C Provide public information to land owners regarding
conservation restrictions, Chapter 61, 61A, 61B and other
alternative land protection strategies
LAPC, CPC, Cape Cod
Compact of
Conservation Trusts,
Private Land Trusts
1 No educational
program in
place
1.4.D Encourage the accommodation of public access rights
in conservation restrictions on non-sensitive land. Include
an incentive program for landowner donations.
TM, TC, CPC, LAPC 2 Yes, CPC does
this
1.5 Promote
stewardship of
protected open spaces,
including expanded use
of volunteers and
community
organizations to
augment limited town
resources.
1.5.A Encourage the development of a financial and
management plan as a prerequisite to new open space
acquisitions. The plan would demonstrate funding sources
for improvements and ongoing maintenance.
TM, TC, CPC 2 Yes, CPC does
this
1.5.B Review land management plans for town conservation
areas and update as necessary to reflect implementation or
changing conditions. Specific issues to consider in the
review of plans include:
-Best Management Practices for managing invasive species
-Opportunities to enhance public access or remove barriers
to access
-Strategies for fire prevention
CD, NR, ConCom 3 Long Beach
Conservation Area
plan completed in
2021 but remains
ongoing effort .
Several controlled
burns completed
in Crockers Neck
and West
Barnstable
Conservation Area
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1.5.C Promote coordinated management of protected open
space where multiple town departments are involved;
Asset Management
Team
1 Ongoing
1.5.D Coordinate land management practices with private,
state and federal landowners of significant open space in
Town.
Cons, NR, MADFG,
MADCR
3 Ongoing
1.5.E Evaluate the status of completed or ongoing tidal
restoration projects (ie., Stewart’s Creek, Bridge Creek),
and use information for developing best practices for tidal
restoration. Continue to pursue opportunities and grants to
remove tidal restrictions and restore salt marshes and
coastal wetlands, specifically: Rendezvous Creek, Maraspin
Creek
Cons, DPW, ConCom 1 Bridge Creek
done?
Stewarts
Creek?
1.5.F Identify opportunities to develop existing open spaces
with self-sustaining improvements, such as the Coastal
Mitigation Nursery.
PDD, NR 2 No
1.5.G Establish a management plan for Santuit Preserve;
establish a five-member management team consisting of
members of the three ownership interests: Barnstable,
Mashpee and the State
LAPC, TM, DPW,
appropriate state
agency, Property
Management or Future
Asset Management
Dep
1 Yes, but needs
updating
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1.5.H Continue to provide support for projects to
reconstruct fish passages, treat stormwater and protect
shellfish sites, including Hinckley’s Pond.
DPW, NR, Cons 1 Ongoing,
eligible for CPC
funding
1.5.I Explore eligibility of land acquisition projects under the
MA Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Plan, in order
to seek funding from the NOAA Coastal and Estuarine Land
Conservation Program
PDD, LAPC, MCZM 3 Grant programs
have changed,
goal no longer
relevant
1.5.J Continue efforts with the Cape Cod Commission to
study sea level rise. Identify ongoing studies needed to
address coastal erosion and sea level rise, including further
assessment of loss of sediment along the Cape Cod Bay.
Implement any recommended management practices
designed to preserve public access and ecosystem services.
PDD, TM 1 Town
continues to
work with Cape
Cod
Commission on
this issue
Goal 2: Plan, coordinate and execute open space protection measures that complement community efforts to protect water supply, protect
fresh and marine surface waters, preserve historic, scenic and cultural resources, and provide opportunities for farming and agriculture.
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Objective Action Parties (Key p.130) Priority Accomplished?
2.1 Coordinate open
space protection measure
with efforts to protect
the Town’s groundwater
supply for current and
future needs.
2.1.A Identify and inventory the protection status of all fire
and water district lands; prioritize water department parcels
in need of protection through conservation restriction; place
conservation restriction on all parcels purchased for water
protection purposes.
PDD, DPW, F/WD, TM,
HWD, LAPC
1 Open Space
Committee can
request if there
are any Zone I
properties
needed
protection
2.1.B For the Hyannis Water District, continue the ongoing
research the feasibility and strategic considerations of selling
or exchanging excess property with a goal to increase
ownership and control of Zone I areas.
DPW, HWD, LD 1 Ongoing
2.1.C Continue to work actively and collaboratively with the
Commonwealth on new well exploration.
TM, DPW, F/WD, DEP,
MADFG, USGS
1 Ongoing
2.1.D Provide planning support as needed to ongoing fire and
water district efforts to secure lands to meet regulatory
standards for buffers around all wells in a MassDEP Zone I.
PDD, DPW, F/WD, HWD 1 Repeat of
above
2.1.E Develop management plans for water district lands that
encompass:
- Creative options for monitoring and enforcement of
access restrictions on water district land, such as
volunteer-based programs;
DPW, F/WD, HWD 1 Yes, each
district has
management
regulations
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- Partnerships with the Town and local private land trusts
for land acquisition, clean-up and stewardship;
- Protection of water district lands from forest fires;
- Clarification on legal and desirable public access for non-
detrimental activities.
2.1.F Evaluate the need for changes to the Town’s
Groundwater Protection Overlay District to increase
protection of zones of contribution to public water supply
PDD, F/WD 1 No, continue to
monitor
2.2 Coordinate open
space protection
measures with efforts to
protect wildlife habitat
and augment the Town’s
green corridors and
spaces.
2.2.A Inventory parcels which, if protected or reclaimed as
open space, would present opportunities to link green spaces
and create or re-establish connections between fragmented
forests and critical habitat areas. Use the Corridors and
Centers map and analysis found in the Barnstable
Comprehensive Plan as a guide to acquiring land.
PDD, NR, LAPC 1 Yes, CPC
ongoing priority
2.2.B Explore all opportunities to establish greenway linkages
and reconnect habitat fragments, including easements,
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), and un-development
as well as purchase of open undeveloped land.
PDD, NR, LAPC 2 Yes, CPC
ongoing priority
2.2.C Continue development of a “green infrastructure” plan
to identify, prioritize, and present strategies and resources to
link open spaces and areas of habitat.
PDD, TC, LAPC, ConCom 2 Repeat
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2.2.D Review and revise as necessary development permit
review procedures to ensure that all projects are checked
against NHESP rare and estimated habitat maps to see if they
must file a request for information from NHESP. Currently
only projects requiring wetlands review have this
requirement.
PDD, ConDiv 2 Conservation
Department
does this as a
part of permit
review
2.2.E Continue to pursue opportunities to restore herring
runs, including Hinckley’s Pond, to support anadromous fish
populations and coastal fisheries.
NR, DPW 1 Check with DNR
2.3 Coordinate open
space protection
measures with efforts to
protect fresh and marine
wetlands and surface
waters.
2.3.A Support continued strict application of regulations
designed to protect coastal and freshwater wetlands, and in
particular no build and no disturb buffer zone requirements.
ConCom, Cons 1 Ongoing
2.3.B Seek opportunities to preserve land adjacent to
anadromous fish runs.
NR, CPC, LAPC 2 Ongoing
2.3.C Support local wastewater management and nutrient
management plans and projects through the coordination of
open space purchases for wastewater treatment and/or
effluent discharge.
PDD, DPW, ConCom,
ConDiv
1 Yes, effluent
recharge
(McManus
property)
2.3.D Promote the implementation of the 2009 Coastal
Resource Management Plan recommendations that relate to
public beaches and water access and natural habitat
protection.
PDD, NR, Cons, ConCom 2 Check Plan
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2.3.E Develop a coastal resource management plan for North
side waters; and pursue next steps identified in the 2016
Sediment Budget for Sandwich and Barnstable Coasts of Cape
Cod Bay.
TM, TC, PDD 3 Check
Dredge
management
plan
2.3.F Complete the updating of the Barnstable Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
PDD, MEA, F/WD, DPW 2 Yes
2.4 Preserve
opportunities to protect
land available for farming
in balance with
groundwater protection,
and support market
development of locally
grown produce.
2.4.A Inventory and map all lands that are currently used for
agricultural purposes and all lands that have high value or
potential based on soils, parcel size, or other factors. Identify
parcels with high or potential agricultural value.
PDD, AgCom 3 No
2.4.B Monitor land certified under Chapter 61A and if
available under a right of first refusal, seek to purchase and
continue its use for agricultural purposes.
AD, TM, LAPC 3 Ongoing
2.4.C Explore Right to Farm ordinance. AgCom 3 No
2.4.D Support agricultural land use by supporting farmers
markets, “buy local” promotional programs and other steps
to support markets for locally grown produce.
AgCom, HyBID, RSD 3 Ongoing
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Goal 3: Provide diverse recreational opportunities and access throughout Barnstable and ensure that current and future needs of all user
groups are appropriately met.
2.4.E Increase opportunities for horticulture, including an
increase in the number of community garden plots available
to the public, particularly in Environmental Justice
communities, and a new Barnstable Grows program
AgCom 2 No
2.4.F Monitor status of County Farm and seek right of first
refusal in the event the County decides to dispose of the
property
LD, TM, TC 3 Ongoing
Objective Actions Parties (Key p.130) Priority Accomplished?
3.1 Explore ways
to ensure sustained
funding for recreation
facility maintenance.
3.1.A Encourage the development of a financial plan as a
prerequisite to land acquisition or facility development. The
plan would demonstrate funding sources for start-up costs
and on-going operations and/or maintenance. The 2017 Field
Study will serve as a strategic resource plan for undertaking
necessary improvements and maintenance of town and
School Department fields and outdoor facilities.
CSD/RD, TM, TC 1
3.2 Support the
operation of the Hyannis
Youth and Community
Center.
3.2.A Promote year-round use to engender diverse activities
and generate revenues
CSD 1 Ongoing
3.2.B Balance local recreation needs with regional use and
facility capacity
CSD 2 Ongoing
3.3 Provide adequate
active recreation facilities
for youth, adults and
seniors.
3.3.A Update the 2012 Recreation Commission report, which
took an in-depth assessment of the 88 facilities under the
Recreation Division’s purview. Complete any outstanding
work on the prioritized locations.
RD, PDD 3 Recreation
Commission
Recreation Facility
Evaluation
completed in 2020
3.3.C Implement the recommendations of the 2017 Athletic
Field Needs Assessment prepared for the Recreation Division
by Weston and Sampson for all municipal and School
Department athletic fields and outdoor facilities.
RD, SD 1 Ongoing, but
many projects
completed
3.3.D Explore the potential for increasing or upgrading
playground spaces and equipment in all villages, including
RD, SD 2 Ongoing
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tennis courts and skate board parks. Relocate the Marstons
Mills Tennis Courts from School Department to Town
property so they can be resurfaced for the public and
available to the public during school hours.
3.3.E Complete the priority improvements recommended in
the 2012 Recreation Commission report.
RD 2 Recreation
Commission
Recreation Facility
Evaluation
completed in 2020
3.3.F Encourage development of a town-wide bikeway
network and
-pursue inclusion of bikeways in road construction projects
-identify opportunities for off-street paths
-coordinate connections with the regional bikeway system
PDD, DPW 2
3.3.G Continue support for the successful and popular Sail
Cape Cod program which provides sailing programs for
disabled individuals
CSD, CPC, DisabCom 3 Yes, support of
program has
continued
3.3.H Provide support for implementing the restoration
improvements called for in the Hyannis Golf Course master
plan, and other upgrades needed for Olde Barnstable
Fairgrounds Golf Course
GD, GC 3 Repairs completed
to both courses but
renovations are
ongoing
3.3.I Walk Library" whereby a link (or links) on the Town
website would be available for self-guided walks in a
database. That is, we would have a spreadsheet with a walk
described with various features, like village it is located in,
length of the path, time to complete, ruggedness of terrain,
etc. Then folks can search for a walk by village, time to
complete, etc. Each walk would also have a map that could
be downloaded on a computer or phone.
LAPC 1
3.4 With support and
input from residents,
pursue recreation
facilities improvements
in each village.
3.4.A Find a suitable location to replace the rectangular
playing field formerly behind the Barnstable Community
Horace Mann School in order to provide a soccer, football,
lacrosse field in the village of Hyannis.
RD 2 No alternative
location ID’ed but
outdoor soccer cage
used seasonally at
HYCC
3.4.B Identify, acquire and develop land for outdoor
recreation facilities (parks, playgrounds, playing fields) in the
Cummaquid area to complement private facilities
RD 3 Renovation of
Barnstable Hollow
Field complete and
Master Plan for
Hathaway’s underway
3.4.C In Centerville, upgrade the playground which is in
disrepair, and the field space across from the Centerville
Elementary School per the recommendations of the 2017
Field Study.
DPW, RD 3 Ongoing
3.4.D Continue upgrades of recreation facilities in Hyannis: RD 2 McKeon Field
renovation
completed
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• Hyannis West lost playing field with the addition of
pre-school. Complete work recommended in the
2017 Field Study
• McKeon Field - No work has moved forward other
than water going to the snack bar
Lopes Field - Major work has been done and is now
mid level playable.
3.4.E In Osterville, the 2017 Field study will assist in
mobilizing resources for planned improvements.
RD 3 Renovation of softball
field complete,
additional
improvements
ongoing
3.4.F In West Barnstable, complete and maintain projects at
Lombard’s Field (Scorer box), and Lukes Love playground
(parking and entrances and exits)
RD 3 Project complete
3.4.G In Barnstable, acquire and develop field space for adult
baseball, soccer and lacrosse and upgrade the Barnstable-
West Barnstable Elementary Playground
RD, SD 3 Playground at
BWB upgraded
3.5 Provide adequate
passive recreation
facilities and programs.
3.5.A Complete the construction of a Dog Park currently
being built at Hathaway’s Park entrance on town Recreation
land.
MEA, DPW 3 Yes
3.5.B Identify locations that have the potential to provide
improved access for hand-carried boats; specifically explore
locations at Barnstable Harbor, Haywards Landing, Three
MEA, PDD 2
Bays. The Best Buddies lot the Town leases May to
September would be an ideal access to set up and have
rentals available.
3.5 C Identify locations that have the potential to provide
opportunities for passive recreation including:
-paved walking paths and fitness trails
-interpretive nature trails
-expanded fitness programs (yoga, tai chi, pilates).
Seek grant funds to implement. Ensure that design and
materials minimize maintenance needs and advertise the
availability of completed trails and programs.
CS, PDD 3 Expanded offering
of fitness
programs
provided at BACC
and HYCC, other
improvements
ongoing
3.6 Coordinate planning
for a greenway network.
3.6.A Maximize opportunities for trailways, bikeways, Cape
Cod Pathways, and connections between open spaces
PDD, DPW, CPC, LAPC 3 Ongoing
3.6.B Continue planning and design for a connection to the
regional bikeway network through the Mass Fisheries and
Wildlife Hyannis Ponds property, across Route 132 and into
Sandwich.
PDD, CPC, LD, DPW
MassDOT, MADCR
1
3.6.C Explore Rails with Trails and other opportunities
to create a connection between the planned regional bikeway
and downtown Hyannis.
PDD, DPW, LD, TM 2
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Goal 4: Provide adequate public access to and safe enjoyment of the Town’s open space and recreational resources and programs, particularly
its shoreline areas and fresh and marine waterways. Access should be provided in balance with resource sustainability.
Objective Actions Parties (Key p.130) Priority Accomplished?
4.1.A Look for opportunities to protect open space adjacent to
coastal resource areas for public access and/or resource
MEA, PDD, CPC, LAPC 1 Ongoing
3.7 Explore opportunities
for expanding park space
in Hyannis south of
Route 28, and in other
villages as appropriate.
3.7.A Increase access to open space and recreational
opportunities for Environmental Justice populations
CS, PDD 2 CDBG funds have
funded youth
scholarship
programs
3.7.B Develop a parks plan for Hyannis Village, in support of
the Growth Incentive Zone land use objectives
PDD 2 No
4.1 Pursue opportunities
to enhance coastal and
freshwater access.
protection, through acquisition or alternative land protection
tools.
4.1.B Improve parking areas at the following locations: Covells
and Craigville beach, and Prince Avenue.
MEA, DPW 2 Covell’s and
Craigville parking
lots renovated
4.1.C Upgrade and maintain trail system, bathhouse and picnic
area at Hathaway’s Pond. Provide sand at Joshua's Pond &
Hathaway's Pond
RD, Cons, DPW 3 Master plan
ongoing at
Hathaways,
Joshua Pond
project ongoing
4.1.D Identify town resources and responsibilities necessary for
maintaining town Ways to Water, including the following
activities: clarifying deeds and titles, improvements and
maintenance, identifying grant opportunities, enhancing
parking facilities and pursuing new opportunities for ways to
water.
TC, LD, TM, DPW,
LAPC, CPC, MEA
2
4.1.E Support public shellfish propagation and continued public
access to designated Shellfish Recreation Areas.
MEA, Shellfish Comm,
TM
1 Ongoing
4.2 Reduce or eliminate
barriers to accessibility at
major conservation and
4.2.A Develop a list of accessibility improvements at ways to
water and major conservation and recreation areas, and
prioritize for importance.
DisabCom/HR, PDD 2
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recreation areas and
facilities throughout
Town.
4.2.B Complete accessibility projects identified in the 2010
Beach Inventory and subsequent updates.
DPW, RD, DisabCom 1
4.2.C Complete accessibility projects at the two municipal golf
courses;
CSD, DisabCom 2 Ongoing
4.2.D Build additional accessible playgrounds similar to Luke’s
Love in West Barnstable. Maintain the accessible playground at
Veteran's Park Beach; relocate and upgrade the Luke’s Love
Playground. Provide accessible playgrounds at Osterville and
Centerville.
CSD, DisabCom 2 Centerville and
Osterville
playgrounds
upgrades
ongoing
4.2.E Continue to improve accessibility signage at all town
facilities.
DisabCom/HR 3
4.2.F Pursue CDBG and other grant funds for accessibility
improvements.
PDD, DisabCom/HR 1 Ongoing
4.3 Enhance access to
open space and
recreation programs and
facilities by
Environmental Justice
populations.
4.3.A Develop an outreach and communications plan to ensure
that Environmental Justice populations are aware of open
space and recreational facilities located throughout the Town
CS, PDD, RD 1
4.3.B Assess the supply of recreational facilities and programs
in areas with significant Environmental Justice populations and
determine whether additional or modified programs and
facilities are called for.
CS, PDD, RD 2
4.3.C Increase parks and open space in underserved areas
including Hyannis, Centerville, and Barnstable Village. Increase
Parks and open space in underserved areas in all
villages. School playgrounds are not available during school
hours and preschool and home schooled children
need playgrounds and facilities for play.
PDD, RD 1
Goal 5: Promote greater coordination and communication about community open space and recreation needs within government and among
stakeholder groups in the Town.
Objective Action Parties (Key p.130) Priority Accomplished?
5.1 Establish an
implementation process
for the OSRP 2018.
5.1.A Coordinate implementation through the Planning and
Development Department and involve municipal departments
and boards and private stakeholder groups in setting annual
action plans and reporting progress.
PDD, working with
LAPC and RD
1 No
5.2 Establish regular
coordination and
communication among
municipal and private
organizations involved in
open space protection.
5.2.A Convene meetings of water/fire districts, LAPC,
conservation, private land trusts to review land management
and acquisition and protection priorities.
PDD, LAPC, F/WD,
Cons, Private Land
Trusts
2
5.3 Promote public
awareness and support
for open space
acquisition.
5.3.A Use local media, outreach and other forums to convey
information about benefits of open space protection, including
environmental and aesthetic benefits and boost to property
values and local economy
LAPC, CPC, CSD,
Private Land Trusts
1 No
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5.4 Reduce roadside litter
5.4 Pursue coordinated efforts to eliminate roadside litter
through a combination of public education, town and village
based initiatives, and business and tourist organization
support.
Community
Organizations, Town
2 Ongoing
5.5 Update the OSRP for
approval in 2023.
5.4.A Begin process of updating the OSRP in 2023 PDD, LAPC 3 No