Master Plan Steering Committee

Maynard Master Plan Town of Maynard MAThe Select Board appointed an 11 member Master Plan Steering Committee (MPSC) for a two-year term beginning in December of 2017. The MPSC worked directly with the Town Planner and a consultant to conduct, guide, and document the effort. The MSPC was comprised of a diverse membership with representatives from Town departments, boards/committees and residents. The MPSC disbanded when the Master Plan was Maynard Master Plan was adopted by the Planning Board, endorsed by the Select Board in 2020 and accepted by the voters at the Town Meeting of October 3, 2020.

  • Works with master plan consultant and Town Staff.
  • Advises, guides, and oversees the planning process of the master plan.
  • Takes charge of public outreach effort.
  • Schedules and coordinates major community-wide planning events.
  • Provides support and feedback to the consultant.
  • Fosters openness and inclusion in the master planning process through dialogue and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Potentially develops proposed land use and/or zoning changes consistent with master plan.

The completed master plan must be adopted by the Planning Board. Consequently, the Planning Board will be engaged with the MPSC throughout the process.

The MPSC consists of:

  • Brendon Chetwynd: Chair, At-Large Member
  • Adam Conn: Vice-Chair, At-Large Member
  • Andrew Snyder: Secretary, Conservation Commission Representative
  • Tim Houlihan: At-Large Member
  • Jason Kreil: At-Large Member
  • (tbd): Select Board Representative
  • Bill Nemser: Planning Director (Town Planner)
  • Greg Tuzzolo: Planning Board Representative
  • Michael Uttley: At-Large Member
  • Angie Flannery: Council on Aging Representative

Master Plan Steering Committee Meetings &  Public Participation

The MPSC meets on a variety of dates and times. The MPSC encourage the public to attend our meetings. The master planning process is intended to be a community-based effort. A key part of this effort will be developing a vision for Maynard with goals, objectives and policies that will guide the town into the future. The intent is to have broad public participation opportunities and community awareness of the process.

The completed master plan should provide a blueprint for the future while creating an essential tool for the municipal decision-making process that reflects community values and vision.