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1. Support the development of snowmobile connector trails to surrounding
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2. Develop Santanoni as a more amenity rich recreation facility to include expanded
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year‐round recreational opportunities, improved access for the disabled, and food
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3. Develop a cross‐country ski trail network incorporating the Town golf course and
utilize the clubhouse to rent skis and provide food service.
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4. Expand the Town golf course and utilize the clubhouse for multiple purposes.
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5. Explore redeveloping the train tracks as a long distance trail taking into
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consideration the potential future uses of the NL industries property. Monitor the
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long term plans for the ownership and use of the tracks.
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6. Classify the Essex Chain lands as Wild Forest to allow for a broad range of
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recreationaal uses, including snowmobiling, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
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Telecommunications are essential to the 21 century economy. A robust telecommunications
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infrastructure, to innclude broadband and Wi‐Fi, are essential to attracting businesses and
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residents. The Newccomb Central School already has an exceptionally capable distance learning
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center and broadband capability. If this capability was made available throughout the Town, it
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would encourage small business development, telecommuting, and other economic
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development opportunities, as well as add immeasurably to quality of life. The following
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objectives support the goal of expanding the Town’s telecommunications infrastructure.
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1. Develop a plan to expand all forms of telecommunications throughout the Town.
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Infrastructure provides the essential backbone that makes the town livable, accessible,
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attractive, and safe. It must be maintained, upgraded, and expanded. As Town demographics
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change, economic development occurs, or other changes take place, it needs to adjust to
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conditions. The following objectives support the goal of having good infrastructure in the Town.
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Town of Newcomb Comprehensive Plan
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March 2010
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