Comprehensive Plan Committee
WHAT SHOULD TRENTON LOOK LIKE IN 10 YEARS? You Decide.
Trenton residents and community members: your input is needed to create a vision for the updating of Trenton’s Comprehensive Plan. Join your neighbors for a visioning session to help map the future of our town’s housing, roads, conservation, and community spaces.
Trenton Comprehensive Plan Visioning Session
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Trenton Elementary School Gym
Brief Project Overview & Community Q&A, interactive workstations, and great conversation.
Refreshments will be provided.
Agendas
- August 26, 2026 Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- July 22, 2026 Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- June 24, 2036 Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- May 27, 2026 Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
Updating Trenton’s Comprehensive Plan
Our comprehensive plan is the official document that articulates our community’s vision for its future physical, social, and economic character. It identifies key issues and opportunities, sets long-term goals, and outlines strategies to achieve those goals. It will equip us to proactively address the defining challenges of our time—from the statewide housing crisis and the impacts of climate change to the regulation of new industries—issues that were not contemplated in the 2006 plan but are now central to securing a resilient and prosperous future for our community.
An updated, state-consistent comprehensive plan is vital to Trenton’s future prosperity, legal standing, and community well-being. Beyond this legal imperative, a modern plan will unlock vital opportunities for Trenton, making the town eligible for a range of state grants for infrastructure, community development, and conservation.
The updating process is expected to take 20 to 24 months to complete. It will be community-driven and rely heavily on public input, visioning, and data collection to reflect local values and priorities. You can expect to hear a lot more about this and find opportunities to participate as we go through the process.
As we map out Trenton’s future, now is the perfect moment to ask ourselves: What makes our town special today, and what do we need to improve for tomorrow?
Project Timeline
Trenton Comprehensive Plan Committee
The selectboard appointed these residents to lead the work to update Trenton’s Comprehensive Plan: Greg Askins, John Bennett, Aaron Brown, Steve Heckman, Christina Heiniger, Peter Lazas, Chantal Longo-Guess, Ann Luther, Jarod Rollins (co-chair), Judy Sproule (co-chair), Mary Turner, Jacob Wartell.
The Committee meets monthly at 6 pm at the Town Office, the 4th Wednesday January – October, the 3rd Wednesday November & December. These are public meetings and all are invited to attend.
Contact the Committee: [email protected]
Documents & Resources
