The town of Newcastle is holding a participatory design and public input process to shape the direction of the new Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance, beginning Thursday, April 28 and ending Sunday, May 2. 

The festivities begin on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with pizza and refreshments, at the Lincoln Academy ATEC Center, Room 409, followed by a hands-on workshop. The Community “Check In” and block party will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 68 Main Street, from noon through 6 p.m., with a beer garden at 5:30, a presentation and conversation at 6 p.m., and a bonfire at 7:30. A wrap-up presentation and dessert will be held on Monday, May 2, at the Newcastle Fire Station Community Room at 86 River Road. The presentation begins at 6 p.m.

Throughout the long weekend, topic meetings will include: Active Living; Public Safety and Public Services; Building in Newcastle; a Business Mixer — Supporting the Local Economy; Farming; Forestry and working lands; Community; Arts; Education; Social Services; and a Pop-up design studio.