Study Area:
The historic village of Norwich, and approximately northwards to Huntley Meadow and Moore Lane Bridge, and outwards along Union Village Road, eastward to River Road and the historical Lewiston neighborhood, and south along US Route 5 to the Town line. The plan will encompass the Norwich Grange Hall, Jones Circle, Tracy Hall, and the Norwich Farmers’ market as thematic points of interest.
Purpose:
Norwich will undertake a robust, inclusive planning process to develop a Village Master Plan. The project will be led by the Norwich Planning Commission, in partnership with the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission, and will be conducted through the formation of a steering committee. A professional planning consultant will be hired to facilitate public engagement, analyze existing conditions, and draft the plan. The process will include:
Steering Committee Members
Jaan Laaspere, Christian Spalding, Brendan Classon, Andrew Torkelson, Jess Phelps, Brian Loeb, Alec Orenstein, Elena Kennedy, Sheridan Zimmer, Anne Sargent, Cole Flannery, Lucinda Walker
Agendas
060926 Agenda for the inaugural meeting of the Village Master Plan Steering Committee
062326 Agenda for 2nd meeting of the Village Master Plan Steering Committee
Meeting Notes
June 09, 2026 Meeting Notes
Materials
Presentation by Sarah Rooker of the Norwich Historical Society
Town of Springfield, VT Master Plan
Transit-Oriented Design – Vergennes Ferrisburgh Master Plan