Town Offers Incentives to Encourage Development

By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder To encourage development in an ailing economy, the Town Board has agreed to offer substantial incentives to developers. After debating details of the incentives package presented by Town Planner Tim Katers, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved an ordinance with 55 percent reductions in building and electric permits and plan review fees. Other major revisions include waiver of the density transfer fee, a 30 percent waiver of the parkland development and ... Full Story