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6.0 A Vision for the Future
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The Newcomb Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement provides a concise summary of what the
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Town wishes to achieve in the next ten years. In adopting this statement, it is worthwhile to
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first succinctly state what the Town is like today.
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Newcomb Today
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Located in the heart of the Adirondacks, Newcomb has transitioned in the last 30 years from a
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mining town to a second home community. In addition to its great natural beauty, Newcomb’s
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assets include recreation facilities such as trails, lakes and streams, a state campground and a
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town golf course; historic facilities such as Santanoni and the Tahawus Historic Core Area; and
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the Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretative Center. Newcomb’s innovative school system and the
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Huntington Wildlife Forest are also vital components of the Town.
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Newcomb Tomorrow
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Newcomb seeks to continue its redevelopment by focusing on year‐round economic
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development opportunities capitalizing on the Town’s natural resources, educational facilities,
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historic sites and recreation opportunities. The Town will improve its physical appearance and
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seek to create the infrastructure to attract sustainable, non‐tourism based business and
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industry, leading in turn to a new generation of year‐round residents who will take advantage of
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the Town’s high quaality of life. The Town seeks to take advantage of its pristine environment
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and cultural heritage to attract visitors as well. The Town will become a destination for heritage
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and environmental tourism, as well as a broad range of recreational enthusiasts.
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Town of Newcomb Comprehensive Plan
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March 2010
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