from current Templeton Town Master Plan developed by way of a contract with MRPC and adopted back in 2017.

Economic Development Goals and Objectives 

The majority of Community Survey respondents believed that Templeton should pursue economic development opportunities to broaden the tax base and create jobs and provide services. For those who believe Templeton should pursue economic development, many would like to see small scale retail, followed very closely by restaurants, hardware/home improvement stores and large scale retail. Less popular businesses are gas stations, fast food and services. The following goals and objectives were devised as part of the Planning Board’s work on the 

Economic Development Element of the Master Plan. 

 Goal: 

 • Promote Economic Development that is consistent with the Town’s desired character. 

 Objectives: 

 • Maintain an Economic Development entity to serve as an advocate for economic development in Templeton. 

 • Review the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw that regulate economic development and revise as necessary in order to facilitate and expedite commercial and industrial development. 

 • Have town planners learn about available economic development resources and pursue grant and funding opportunities when appropriate.

 • Develop the infrastructure necessary to encourage new economic development within appropriately zoned areas.