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Draft Vision
This vision statement is recommended by the Citizens Planning Advisory Group. It was developed based on input received from public information and input meetings and from the community survey.
Vision:
Our town’s peaceful, rural, historic character and its natural beauty continue to make New Baltimore a special place to live. Economic prosperity makes New Baltimore affordable. Together these make our community a great place to live for all our citizens - a place where young people grow up then stay to raise a family, and where older residents can enjoy their senior years.
From the hills to the river natural beauty is protected. Active and adaptive agriculture is promoted and preserved. Working landscapes of prosperous farms and productive forests, as well as carefully selected protected areas, provide open lands that offer views, recreation opportunities and wildlife habitat. The hamlet of New Baltimore National Historic District continues to be an outstanding example of a traditional riverfront community.
The community is actively engaged in preserving and appreciating its natural resources and historic character. Throughout the town, special natural and historic places have been identified and inventoried. Preserving and protecting these resources is a source of pride for their owners and the community.
The Route 9W and thruway corridor is a thriving and attractive commercial area. Businesses are compatible with our small town character. Commercial buildings and their surroundings fit well into their rural surroundings. Careful improvements to the highway maintain traffic flow. Commerce contributes significantly to the town tax base and helps provide economic opportunity and security for all our citizens.
With community input and volunteer support our local government has established and enforces local regulations, policies and programs that maintain the character of our community and improve our quality of life.
New Baltimore has a strong sense of civic pride and community spirit. Citizens recognize that volunteerism is vital to providing the services and programs we want and need while keeping our small community an affordable place to live. Volunteers provide our excellent emergency services, are a key to the success of youth activities, senior services and other programs.