The public comment period ends soon for the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development.  Western Connecticut Council of Governments has published a draft plan, including comments given during two public information meetings held earlier this month.  The public comment period ends January 4th.  The draft has been posted at plan.westcog.org.  The plan covers topics like demographic trends, housing, infrastructure, the economy, natural resources and community character.  A public hearing will be held January 16th at 12:30pm at WestCOG's regular monthly meeting at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield.