There could be new home building occurring in one area of Montpelier. Montpelier’s village council gave its preliminary approval of a plan for 15 home sites on the southwestern corner of the intersection of Maplehurst Avenue and West Brown Road.

Officials describe the development as a $1 million investment in Montpelier. Potential homeowners will benefit from a 15-year, 100 percent tax abatement on improvements in the development, which is already approved by council.