July 10, 2025
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Guilford Vol. XXVIII Iss. 28
POCD Planning Looks to Town’s Future By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
With work underway on a new 10-year Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), Guilford’s Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking public input this summer as it weighs key issues like affordable housing, land use, and services for an aging population.
Last month, the Guilford Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) held the first in a series of workshops to begin formulating the town’s 2025–’35 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). During the June 11 session, consultant MP Planning Group, LLC, presented an overview of Guilford’s current population and housing trends to help shape the policy goals that will guide the town over the next decade.
As a state-mandated initiative for Connecticut municipalities, the POCD will ultimately touch on nearly all aspects of Guilford’s government and services. It is expected to include recommendations in areas such as affordable housing, transportation, economic development, cultural and environmental resource protection, and town operations. See POCD Planning page 8
Driven to Support Glenn Scheneman stands between a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, right, and a 1971 Jaguar EType at the APK Charities Car Show on July 5 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Scheneman, who entered his 1991 Ford F-150, joined fellow car enthusiasts in supporting a fundraiser for veterans, active duty service members, and Gold Star families.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Courier
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Julia Bakes returns to the shoreline with her new graphic novel............2
A Rowing Champion Guilford resident Isabella Bruno made her mark on the URI women's rowing team and led it to its secondstraight conference title this past season........................................12
A Travelogue Liz Egan continues her series recounting her travels with Con Brio......................................21