Norwich may see a series of rezoning to make underachieving areas more productive. While there have been mixed reactions to the plan, officials believe it will boost the town's economy.
According to Deb Hinchey, mayor of the town and part of the group assigned by the committee to make the zoning alteration plans, the committee wanted to make better use of zones. This plan is hoped to provide Norwich Public Utilities more funds and prove healthy for the town’s general economy.
Plain Hill Road is the first area that would go commercial in hopes of becoming an agricultural spot, says planning and neighborhood services director Peter Davis. It would become an overlay zone, meaning the area would be considered for specific industries. Davis continued by explaining the benefits this may bring to local produce.
In June 2014, there was talk at a public forum of building a winery or urban farm in the town. However, the town has a history of denouncing rezoning efforts, and the council wants to hear what the community has to say about the changes. For example, some residents have expressed concern about increased traffic.
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