To the Editor:

Each week The Bee, Voices, and now the News Times are filled with articles on development in Newtown and the possibility of a moratorium on development. I had suggested some time ago that Newtown might undergo a visioning process. From the commercial site of Envisio the following: “Community visioning (sometimes called collaborative or participatory planning) is, at its best, a multifaceted process that involves not only envisioning the overall future of a community, but also translating community aspirations into a clear vision that goes on to guide strategic planning efforts, and decision-making.

A community vision is what emerges after a visioning process. It begins with the exploration of residents’ goals, objectives, and values. By providing a platform for open and honest dialogue, municipalities empower residents to shape the future of their communities.

Put simply: community visioning is a formalized process that engages and empowers residents to have a voice in how they want their community to look in the future.”

Whether we put a moratorium in place or not and whether we use a consultant group or not, I believe we should undergo this vision process for the good of our community.

John S. Boccuzzi Sr

Newtown