Public participation and dissemination of factual information were another key component of this inclusive process, particularly given the heightened emotions that typically surround village dissolutions. The input and insights of Village residents was gathered through numerous avenues and informed the development of the Draft Plan. The public participation opportunities and public information efforts included the development of a website and weekly emails designed to keep the public engaged and informed in the process, as well as online postings of committee meetings. Robust interaction via the website included an active Question & Answer forum and several Office Hour sessions which facilitated one-on-one conversations with the consulting team. The Village of South Nyack, Town of Orangetown, and Laberge Group also partnered to facilitate three public meetings to inform the public about the initiation of the plan, ongoing plan development, and contents of the Draft Plan. At each stage of public information, insights and input were sought from the public to inform Plan development.