The Town of St. George 2025 Comprehensive Plan is a document outlining how our town will guide growth, preserve its character, and strengthen resilience over the next decade. Over the next few weeks we will have a series of posts that highlights six major themes: land use and development; municipal services and infrastructure; natural resources and climate resilience; community engagement and governance; economy and workforce; and housing. This is part 2: Municipal Services.
The comprehensive plan’s Municipal Services and Infrastructure strategy focuses on maintaining high-quality town services while preparing for future needs in a changing coastal environment. The town manages a range of facilities, including the Town Office, fire and EMS departments, harbor facilities, and solid waste operations, all of which are generally considered well-run but are increasingly strained by rising costs and capacity challenges. Priorities include improving road safety, planning for sea level rise, maintaining quality emergency response services, expanding recreation opportunities, and collaborating with utilities providers to promote adequate power and cell service. Overall, the plan emphasizes resilience and proactive investment in infrastructure to ensure that St. George’s municipal systems can meet community needs in the coming decades.
If you'd like to read the complete Land Use and Development section of the comprehensive plan, see page 36 of the plan.
This summary was produced with the help of AI, but reviewed by a member of the Comprehensive Planning Committee.