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                    1.  Develop a plan for the Rt. 28N corridor in the Town, to include uniform signage and
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                    2.  Address  the  issue  of  an  aging  population  in  planning  for  medical  services,  senior
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                    3.  Develop a community center to include facilities such as a library, internet access,
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                    4.  Support school initiatives to attract students and maintain a viable school, including
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                       t the  expansion  of  the  international  student  program,  efforts  to  change  the  Federal
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                    5.  Develop a master plan for the High Peaks Overlook.
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                    6.  Develop  a  “Green  Initiative”  for  Newcomb,  emphasizing  sustainable  government
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               Newcomb is a beautiful town in a beautiful region. In order to enhance how others see the
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               Town,  it  needs  to  create  a  strong  brand  and  then  market  that  brand  to  potential  visitors,
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               residents  and  investors.  Proper  marketing,  with  a  recognizable  brand,  can  have  a  positive
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               impact on both the Economic Development and Quality of Life Goals outlined above.
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                   1.  Develop  a  slogan/  branding  and  marketing  strategy  for  the  Town  to  include  taking
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                       advantage  of  its  recreational,  historical  and  educational  resources  as  well  as  its
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                       amenities and quality of life.
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                   2.  Utilize signagge in Long Lake to drive traffic through Rt. 28N to the Northway.
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               Recreation is an important component of quality of life. Abundant outdoor recreation is one of
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               the  Town’s  most  important  assets.  Expanding  and  enhancing  recreational  opportunities  will
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               cause more people to want to live in the Town. The following objectives support this goal.
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