The Sandy Hook-based Western Connecticut Council of Governments is requesting public comments for the draft Regional Plan of Conservation and Development in compliance with Section Connecticut General Statutes.

The plan must show “its recommendations for the general use of the area,” including land use, housing, transportation, public utilities, and “other matters as, in the opinion of the council will be beneficial to the areas.” This plan will replace the previous regional plans issued in 2009.

The plan can be viewed at plan.westcog.org, and questions or comments should be sent by January 4 to Western Connecticut Council of Governments, Attn: Plan of Conservation and Development, 1 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook CT 06482 — or by e-mail to plan@westcog.org.

WestCOG will also hold the two Public Information Meetings where residents can learn more about the Draft Plan, ask questions, and provide feedback.

The same presentation will be made at these locations from 7 to 8 pm:

Wednesday, December 4, at the Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich; and Thursday, December 5, at Highstead, 127 Lonetown Road, West Redding. (Follow the signs to “The Barn,” approximately a 0.5 mile long driveway)

For language assistance or other accommodations, contact Western Connecticut Council of Governments at least five business days prior to the meeting at help@westcog.org.