Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations for municipal improvements such as streets, parks, playgrounds, schools, land acquisition, sewer and water extensions as well as reviewing the annual Town Capital Budget. The Commission also facilitates public participation in the community planning process by conducting public hearings, community meetings, and workshops on various topics as it develops the POCD and other long range planning documents. Seeking input from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders is done by the Commission to provide residents an opportunity to actively participate in the planning process that determines land use and infrastructure polices of the Town. The Marlborough Democrat candidates bring knowledge and experience that are vital to the town.
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Beth Lander Morris: Beth is a current member of the Planning Commission and an alternate on Conservation Commission. She is also active in Marlborough with SustainableCT and Girl Scouts of CT. She has two environmental studies degrees, including a Master’s of Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Professionally, she has served as a consultant for the EPA Brownfields Programs and has experience with grant writing for environmental programs. She has also served on a similar commission called the Conservation and Environment Commission in West Hartford prior to moving to Marlborough.
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Peggy Golfin: Peggy holds a Ph.D. and has graduate degrees in Public Policy and Economics. She demonstrates an active commitment to serving Marlborough as an alternate member on the Commission on Aging, full member and Vice Chair of the Housing Opportunity, and member of SustainableCT. She has over 25 years of experience researching Department of Defense policy and workplace management. She is committed to responsible development, now and for the future.
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Jason Cooper: Jason is a current Planning Commission member. He is a software engineer with BS & MS in Computer Science. Jason has been a valuable member of the Planning Commission team and brings valuable organizational knowledge to the commission due to his experience with the commission's processes and knowledge of past and present projects.
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This Planning Commission candidate slate is a mix of incumbent members and new candidates that bring experience, leadership, and knowledge, along with new and fresh ideas, to support improvements to Marlborough's streets, communities, parks, and schools.
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