In his twin roles as RTM member and executive director of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, Matthew Mandell keeps his eye on the town.
He wants everyone to know what’s happening with redevelopment plans for Saugatuck — the RTM district he represents. Yesterday, he told constituents that the study committee will meet — without the consultants — this Tuesday (December 19, 8 a.m., Town Hall Room 201).
The public may attend, and will be given the option to speak. However, Mandell says, “It might take a bit to get to you. I think the committee will have a lot to talk about.”
He included a link to the Executive Summary (click here to read).
A map in the Executive Summary shows possible developments in Saugatuck.
Three days later — on December 22 — consultants will submit the draft report/plan to the town.
Mandell says, “Personally, I think this might be too quick, figuring there might be a whole slew of changes and requests from the committee. But hey, it’s a goal from the chairs.”
On January 11 (Town Hall, 8 a.m.), the committee and consultants will discuss the plan.
A public evening session is set for January 22 (7 p.m.).
The final draft will be submitted to the town on February 2. Three days later — 9 days before the deadline — it will be submitted to the state.
Mandell says there is one thing he has not seen: when the committee itself votes on the plan.
The previous redevelopment of Saugatuck brought a retail/residential complex that includes The Whelk, Saugatuck Sweets, Downunder and 20 apartments. It is separate from the new redevelopment plan.