SALISBURY − The Town of Salisbury is forging ahead with completion of its Master plan following the Salisbury Planning Board’s adoption of Phase 2 last month.
The town has been working with the Barrett Planning Group, a planning and community development firm providing strategic, community-focused solutions across New England.
With Phase 2 now adopted, the Master Plan moves into its completion phase as Barrett Planning Group prepares the full document incorporating both Phase 1 and Phase 2 recommendations. Once completed, the Town will use the plan as a guide to implementation over the next 10–20 years.
Phase 1 of the Master Plan update, completed in 2022, addressed land use, transportation, economic development, climate resiliency, and community health.
Phase 2 focuses on four additional planning areas: housing; natural resources and open space; historic and cultural resources; and community facilities and services. The planning process included an inventory and assessment of existing conditions, identification of key issues and opportunities, and development of goals and implementation actions for each of the four focus areas. Community input gathered through multiple public engagement opportunities helped to inform priorities throughout the process.
“The Phase 2 elements build on the foundation established in Phase 1 by completing the remaining components of the Master Plan,” said Laurel Mire, Community Planner at Barrett Planning Group. “This is a key moment for Salisbury as the Town shapes how future growth, infrastructure needs, and resource protection are aligned. What people can expect moving forward is a continued focus on housing needs, protecting natural and historic resources, and strengthening amenities like the Rail Trail, all grounded in community input.”
“Master Plans are critical tools for shaping a community’s future, and Salisbury has evolved considerably since its last plan in 2008,” said Neil Harrington, Town Manager for the Town of Salisbury. “The work Barrett has led reflects that evolution and provides a clear vision to help guide the Town’s growth and decision-making for years to come.”
“Over the past year, the Salisbury community worked to create a vision for its future,” said Isabella Sollazzo, Planning Assistant for the Town of Salisbury. “With Barrett’s expertise, that vision has been translated into a Master Plan that will help guide the Town over the next decade.”
Project materials, including the Phase 2 presentation and supporting documents, are available on the Town’s project website. ♦
