2026 Town Forum: Open Space & Recreation Plan
The Town of Sudbury is set to begin the process of updating our Open Space & Recreation Plan. When complete, the Plan will detail how Sudbury will prioritize natural resource protection, land preservation recreational programing, and recreational land development – and resident input is crucial to the process. The 2026 Town Forum will cover the what, why and when of this important Plan.
The Town Forum took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 7 – 8:30PM via Zoom.
Thank you to attendees and panelists!
>>View Presentation Slides here.
>>Take the Open Space & Recreation Plan Survey here.
>>Video Recording will be shared here when available via SudburyTV Video on Demand.
PANELISTS
The forum will feature:
- Adam Burney, Sudbury Director of Planning & Community Development
- Lori Capone, Sudbury Conservation Coordinator
- Vivian Zeng, Sudbury Director Health & Community Services
- Amy Hamilton, Sudbury Interim Director of Park & Recreation and Aquatics
WHAT IS AN OPEN SPACE & RECREATION PLAN
An Open Space & Recreation Plan is a tool in helping the Town identify our key goals with respect to open space parcels and outlining a path to achieve them.
Potential Goals
- Protecting the Town’s water supply
- Protecting wildlife and critical habitats
- Preserving the Town’s character
- Providing active and passive recreation opportunities
- Developing trail linkages for non-motorized recreation; and m
- Maintaining town owned lands for enjoyment by the residents
Past Sudbury Open Space & Recreation Plans
Town of Sudbury 2009-2013 Open Space and Recreation Plan
Town of Sudbury 1997-2002 Open Space and Recreation Plan
ASK A QUESTION
Questions for the forum may also be submitted in advance via email. Please send questions to townforum@sudbury.ma.us. Please put “2026 Town Forum” in the subject line, and include your name and address for the record.
Q&A to follow presentation.
BROADCAST
The forum will be broadcast live on SudburyTV and will be made available to view On-Demand.
Comcast: Channel 8
Verizon: Channel 31
SudburyTV Live Stream
Event Details
| Event Start: | Thursday, February 26, 2026 (7:00 pm) |
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| Event End: | Thursday, February 26, 2026 (8:30 pm) (Expected) |
| Location: | Virtual Meeting |
| Join URL: | https://zoom.us/j/360217080 |
| Dial-in: | Dial-in number: 978-639-3366 or 470-250-9358 |
| Meeting ID: | 360 217 080 |
| Committee: | Select Board |
| Notes: | The Town Forum was held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 7-8:30PM via Zoom. |
| Download: | Download this event to add to calendar (.ics) |