RUTLAND GREEN

This web page is to inform the citizens of Rutland Massachusetts on changes in our town that adversely affect its rural environment and quality of life.

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The Rutland Green Network will keep you informed of the latest developments in efforts to control growth in Rutland.

NEW!! October 19, 2003!!!!

A public hearing will be held on Wednesday October 22 at 7:00 in the Rutland Public Library meeting room. See the article Growth Management Bylaw hearing scheduledfrom the Landmark published Wednesday October 15, 2003.

After all the controversy from the last attempt to place a cap on building concerned citizens of Rutland have circulated a petition which has been submitted to the town clerk to bring it back!!! See the article Petitions for Managed Growth Bylaw submitted from the Landmark published Wednesday October 01, 2003.

* Vote for the Growth Management Bylaw at the Up-Coming Special Town Meeting This Fall, *Check here for date or sign up on the Rutland Green Network

* As Part of the Bylaw process there should be a public hearing held by the Planning Board. Check here for date.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT BYLAW

Currently the Town's Planning Board's Master Plan Subcommittee is proposing a temporary Growth Management Bylaw that places a yearly cap on the number of building permits allowed. The purpose of this bylaw is slow down the rapid construction of single family residences so the other concerns that unimpeded development causes can be addressed. They include loss of open space, overcrowding of schools, concerns with water supply and others...

Purpose and Intent of the Growth Management Bylaw

• Provide temporary tool for management of new residential growth
• Provide time for planning and implementation of adequate services and facilities to accommodate growth.
• Plan for growth that mitigates detrimental impact on the Town's natural environment, rural character, quality of life, property values, tax rate, and the health and safety of all current and future residents

 The links below provide information that will help see why this bylaw is needed.