Episode 308-Book Magic by Dr. Steven Shepard

A description of the Williston 2050 planning events, with interviews with Matt Boulanger, Town Planner, and Melinda Scott and Emily Heymann, Senior Planners.

Welcome to my new series about WIlliston, Vermont, and what it takes to plan, operate and maintain a town, even one as small as Williston.

The story of Thomas Chittenden, founder of Williston.

A brief history of Williston, Vermont. There might be some stories here that surprise you!

Contrary to what you may think, Dorothy Alling wasn't the town's first library, but she played a HUGE role in making the library as special as it is.

Readings from the WPA Guide to Vermont, focusing on Williston.

Have you ever wondered what the Planning Commission, Development Review Board, and Selectboard actually do, especially relative to each other? In this program, Emily Heymann, the Senior Planner and Deputy Zoning Administrator for Williston, explains what they do and why. It's an interesting story.

In this episode I sit down with Williston Town Planner Matt Boulanger as he explains the concept behind Form-Based Code, the design criterion that is shaping much of the growth region in Williston.

I'm constantly amazed at how complicated it is to manage a town, even one as small as Williston. As a member of the Planning Commission, I get to see some of that complexity, and I'm in awe that it is managed so well. One of the things I find most interesting is stormwater--what it is is, why it matters, and how it's managed. Have a listen.