Save Malletts Bay is honored to have the support of the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) in this process. Our group is represented by Brice Simon and from VNRC Jon Groveman.
Save Malletts Bay’s expert witnesses included:
Former Senator Diane Snelling sponsor of the 2014 Shoreland Protection Act
James Pease | Retired from Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) specializing in stormwater management, MS4 permitting, green stormwater infrastructure, and best management practices (BMPs) for protecting Vermont's water resources.
Tom Berry (Colchester resident) | Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Director of Lake Champlain Program; former Director of Planning and Zoning for Town of Colchester; and advised U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy and James M. Jeffords for twenty-three years.
Lori Barg (Colchester resident) | consulting geologist and hydrologist specializing in fluvial geomorphology, watershed restoration, hydrology, water quality monitoring, and watershed-impact characterization; and coauthor of the 2002 Vermont Stormwater Management Manual.
Additionally, Nancy Cloutier, Bill Romond, and Laurel Butler, submitted written testimony.
Supplemental Evidence requested This is essentially a 21-item “to-do” list issued by the commission for the applicant to provide accurate information to the commissioners.
Watch the July 23, 2026, Act 250 Merits Hearing Videos at the links below.
“Development must be balanced with environmental impacts. Views and access to the Bay should be preserved and enhanced. Green infrastructure requirements for redevelopment and new development will help to improve or maintain water quality.”
— 2019 Colchester Town plan
Motel demolished in 2017
“During the term of this plan, zoning should be examined to address view preservation, as rebuilds continue in this area. Existing properties should be redeveloped in compliance with the Development Regulations.”
— 2019 Colchester Town plan
“Severance Corners should remain a Growth Center and be the focus of new development over the term of this plan.”
— 2019 Colchester Town plan
Proposed view from West Lakeshore Drive
