Planning Commission gets new chairperson

The former Planning Commission chairperson will not be applying for reappointment to the board.

Public Works Director Chuck Bartlett announced at the Planning Commission meeting May 14 that Bev Hempel submitted a letter of resignation, stating that she would not be reapplying for a position on the board.

“I have enjoyed my work on the Planning Commission. At this time I prefer not to be reappointed to another term,” Hempel wrote in her letter. “I appreciate you and the town staff and will continue to support you any way I can.”

Hempel said, after being on the Planning Commission since 2003, wa...