Ecotourism Steering Committee

Princeton Ecotourism Steering Committee will serve at the direction of the Selectboard and will work with the Town Administrator using the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) as a consultant to develop an ecotourism economic development strategy that respects and protects Princeton’s ecological assets while enhancing the economic opportunities offered by Princeton’s natural rural character. This plan will act as a resource for Town officials in creating related projects, evaluating funding requests and prioritizing initiatives.  The plan will develop strategies to increase tax and other possible ecotourism-related revenue sources for the Town without increasing wear and tear on Princeton’s natural assets.

 

This committee will consist of five (5) voting members appointed by the Selectboard.

 

 

Non-voting members will include the Town Administrator, a member of the Environmental Action Committee, and the Advisory Committee.

 

The Committee will utilize CMRPC as a consultant to assist with the development of an Ecotourism Economic Development Plan that will focus on strategies that increase revenues (tax or otherwise) to the Town while protecting and preserving the current status of Princeton’s environmental assets and celebrating its heritage and rural character.  Development of the plan is expected to include the following project tasks:

 

The Committee will be responsible for resident inclusion throughout this project, including but not limited to, actively engaging and informing residents through all appropriate media channels, and encouraging attendance and input at Committee meetings.

 

The Committee will report progress to the Selectboard as requested.  In addition, the Committee’s webpage will be updated to keep residents informed. The final plan will be submitted to the Selectboard for approval and, if so approved, the Planning Board for adoption as needed.