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Threats are long‐term weaknesses that can undermine attempts to meeting the goals
established by Newcomb:
Threats…
• Closure of school due to small size, declining enrollment and operating costs;
• Aging population and lack of jobs leads to continuing spiral of economic decline followed by loss
of population and decline in services, leading to further decline;
• Aging and lacking infrastructure such as water/sewer and roads leads to disinvestment, economic
decline, and environmental degradation;
• Unsightly infrastructure and facilities leads to disinvestment and decline; and,
• Rising taxes if, for example, the State freezes payments on the Forest Preserve
Town of Newcomb Comprehensive Plan
March 2010
