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Webster considers five-year plan

By Rose Hooper
At Webster's Town Board meeting Thursday, May 11, Raymond Ledford was welcomed as a new board member.

Susan Leveille, chairman of the planning committee, presented a draft of a five-year to maintain and improve the residential and historical character of the town.

An initial objective is to control the nature of growth, and recommended ways of doing that included zoning - "a modest expansion of existing business district" - and increasing extra-territorial jurisdiction and annexation. A legal defense fund was suggested to ensure enforcement of zoning and other ordinances.

To improve the safety of Webster, the committee proposed a Community Watch system of crime control and contracting with other government enforcement agencies for part-time traffic control. To improve the health of the community, the committee proposed that the town begin the process to obtain water and sewer for the entire town.

Historic preservation is being encouraged for historic buildings, and a knowledge of Webster history was also stressed. Participating in the county Greenway project was highlighted, as was the need to search for a park site in town.

In municipal improvement, a permanent town office space was considered, as was an historic display and a paid zoning administrator.

Community spirit was also addressed, with suggestions given for community service and community additivities.

The board is currently working on its budget for fiscal year 2000-01 and will have a working copy for review at its June meeting.

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