AFC
Subcommittees
Getting Our Hands Dirty on a Subcommittee
We have broken down into subcommittees to address critical
aspects of the planning process. Click on any of the subcommittee
links to find out more:
1) Fields Sharing Between
Programs
It is important to insure existing fields owned by Hanover,
Norwich, and the schools are being used efficiently.
We are studying the current sharing and looking at ways to
enhance it.
2) Hanover High Lebanon
Street Site
We’are studying how best to leverage this area because
it's obviously so convenient for the students. For example,
should we have lights and synthetic turf or can the fields
be reconfigured for greater use?
3) Norwich Fields Route 5 Site
Because the community supports some development
in Norwich, such as a large general use area modeled after
Sachem, we are evaluating different options. This evaluation
includes alternative uses for parts of the site, and developing
community partners to help enhance its appeal to the whole
community.
4) Budget/Financing
We are very conscious about the tax impact and we plan to
be responsible and prudent here. Toward that end we
will be exploring various options for alternative fundraising.
5) Community Friendly Solutions
We have spoken to and will be speaking to many community
groups to develop partnerships as we move forward. Our
desire is to create a plan the community will embrace and
benefit from. In addition to supporting the Dresden
athletic program, we want to promote lifelong fitness as well
as to provide any opportunities for alternate activities and
facilities, such as bike & jogging trails, a picnic area,
and the Norwich Fair.
6) Communication/Public Relations
Efficient communication with the public is paramount, and
was one of the subjects most mentioned in the written in comments
on the survey. We are scheduling community meetings; we have
placed Dresden Athletic Fields Committee binders filled with
information in the Hanover, Etna and Norwich libraries; and
please bookmark this site. Our meeting schedule is advertised
and posted – yes, all meetings are open to the public!
Or let us know what you think by emailing at us at fields@valley.net
The AFC Meetings
are held twice a month at Hanover High, and are open to the
public.
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