All residents of Blenheim and surrounding communities are invited to attend a community public meeting for Blenheim's Community Recovery Plan on Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm at the Blenheim Town Hall, State Route 30, North Blenheim.
The recently-organized Blenheim Community Recovery Steering Committee will host the public meeting to gather ideas and input from Blenheim residents about their town's short- and long-term recovery after the recent flooding by Hurricane Irene.
It will be the first of several opportunities for area residents to discuss and develop their vision for Blenheim's future and plan recovery projects.
Attendees of the public meeting will comment and participate in interactive exercises that will capture their ideas about Blenheim's recovery needs, assets and opportunities, and the town's future.
The goal is to build a better Blenheim by discussing the town's historical and cultural assets, economic development, housing, communications, and related topics.
"Please seriously consider attending this very important meeting. Public input is essential to the crafting of an accurate Recovery Plan that will best serve the town, " said Don Airey, chair of the Blenheim Community Recovery Steering Committee.
"Without the comments and vision of our neighbors, we cannot be successful in our efforts to insure Blenheim's bright and prosperous future."
Also sought are willing volunteers who wish to join the Blenheim Recovery Committee or one of the anticipated subcommittees.
While some of the goals and initiatives of the Recovery Plan coincide with the ongoing efforts to develop the Blenheim Comprehensive Plan, these two programs are separate entities.
Results of the recent Blenheim Comprehensive Plan Survey completed by area residents, however, may also be considered in the Recovery Plan.
The completed Recovery Plan for the town will describe recovery projects developed by committee members. It will include cost estimates and identify potential resources from federal, state, regional and local governments, and corporate and private foundations to implement the projects.
For more information, contact Mr. Airey at 294-6066.