Sign at the entrance of Maurice's Campground
The Store at Maurice's Campground
The RV Park
The Camping Area
The Cabins
What is Maurice’s Housing Development Project
The town purchased Maurice’s Campground with funding approved at the Special Town Meeting in Fall 2022. The purchase was made specifically to provide property for dedicated year-round housing and, if possible, some housing for the summer workers who are so needed in this seasonal economy. See the General Overview section of Maurice’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.
The project consists of the following phases:
Site Acquisition - this phase consisted of the due diligence and other tasks necessary to acquire Maurice’s Campground property
Master plan development - this phase consisted of selecting a consultant (Studio G) and working with them to develop a master plan for the project
Implementation Planning and Developer Selection - this is the current phase. It consists of several due diligence tasks as well as selecting a Developer to implement the master plan. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Zoning
Financial feasibility
Village center planning
Engineering studies (traffic, geotechnical)
Develop an RFP to select a Developer for implementing the project
Select the Developer for implementing the project
Development - In this phase, the actual development of the site will be done.
What is Maurice’s Planning Committee
The Maurice’s Planning Committee (MPC) is a Town committee appointed by the Selectboard and the Town Administrator. The MPC is responsible for selecting and working with consultants, and liaising with stakeholders and other Town committees, during the various phases of the project. A detailed description of the charge assigned to the MPC, as well as its chairs and members is available on the town website.
Objectives
The following statement of objectives was approved for the PMC for the Implementation Planning and Developer Selection phase.
The Selectboard has approved the Master Plan for transforming Maurice Campground into a year-round residential community with stable, attainable, and affordable homes as permitted under the Seasonal Communities Designation, as well as a village center and seasonal worker housing.
The Planning Committee’s immediate objective is to organize and oversee predevelopment planning tasks (including, but not limited to, zoning, wastewater planning, community engagement, and traffic study) required to prepare a request for proposals to developers, which the town can issue in 2026.
Where Can I Find More Information
The following pages contain information about Maurice’s Housing Project: