NORTH MANCHESTER - Twenty-six North Manchester community members discussed the town's 20-year, comprehensive plan Tuesday with Dean Rundell, from Rundell, Ernstberger & Associates, Muncie, at North Manchester Public Library. "The comprehensive plan is a physical manifestation of whatever our hopes and plans are for the community.The perception you have about the community is very important," said Rundell, who led the discussion. Local officials "have taken the initiative to bring this up to date," he said.The completed plan is not law, but it could lead to updated ordinances as a legislative means of carrying out the plan. "Opinions might be different," said Rundell, starting the discussion."We are trying to develop an overall perspective." Rundell asked for North Manchester's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Matthew Weigelt, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016