The updated regional policy plan was presented by Christy Sanator, the Executive Director of the Cape Cod Commission. She emphasized the collaborative effort that went into the draft, highlighting that it included input from commission staff, stakeholders, leaders, officials, and community members across Cape Cod. The plan underwent a comprehensive public comment period, extended to ensure full community participation, receiving over 100 comments. Key areas of interest among the public included the protection of natural resources, the incorporation of biodiversity, and enhanced aquifer protection planning. The plan also emphasizes the importance of finite resources and outlines several new recommendations related to regional open space and water protection planning, along with housing-related actions.

Commissioners expressed their gratitude for the hard work put into the plan, acknowledging the broad participation from the community and the commission staff. They praised the comprehensive nature of the plan update, noting it addressed concerns and issues pertinent to the region’s future development and sustainability.

In other business, the commissioners discussed an upcoming meeting with Damian Archer, CEO of the Outer Cape Health Organization, regarding potential impacts of budget cuts on healthcare services in the outer Cape. The meeting aims to understand the implications for local communities and will be held at the Harbor Lounge in Provincetown, primarily for elected officials due to space limitations.