Adhoc Scenic Assessment Committee

Charge:
                Implement Strategy 65 of the New Gloucester Comprehensive                 Plan by creating an inventory and assessment of the town’s                 scenic resources.

 

Membership:
                Seven at-large members, one non-voting Select Board Liaison,                 and one staff member.

Description:

                Define scenic resources, including points (historic buildings),                 linear resources (scenic roads), and areas (village centers) with                 public access.

                Systematically identify, visit, photograph, and map notable scenic                 resources—landscapes, view sheds, and landmarks—as seen                 from key public locations.

                Establish a clear, objective baseline of New Gloucester’s scenic                 character to inform future land use planning, preservation, and                 community decisions.

                Provide the Planning Board and town committees with essential                 information to evaluate the scenic impact of proposed                 developments (e.g., solar farms, wind projects, transmission                 lines), supporting informed decisions and appropriate visual                 mitigation when needed