Unfortunately, our former Finance Chairman, George Ward, passed on. This year's annual report is dedicated to George. George did his best to protect Steep Rock, the Shepaug River, St. Andrew's Church and the community he lived in. Our town enjoys his legacy. Land use planning to maintain our small town atmosphere is well under way.
Plans exist to redefine soil-based zoning and to rewrite our subdivision regulations.
An Open Space Steering Committee was appointed to explore the Town government's role, if any, in future land acquisitions. Supporting the efforts of the Steep Rock Association, defining open space, and locating funding sources are key ingredients to our long-range plan. Washington is a socially, culturally and economically rich community supported by a host of generous, caring citizens. They contribute time and money to ensure strong educational systems, quality library services, intelligent land use planning, first-rate emergency care and a wide range of intellectual and recreational activities. Volunteers are the core of our town.