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Economic Development Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Small Business Passport Planning Advances

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Small Business Passport Planning Advances

The commission reviewed proposed rules, marketing, and participating businesses for a Small Business Passport program and assigned commissioners to visit businesses before the initiative begins. Members also approved cancelling the July 1 and August 5 meetings by 5-0-0 votes.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Restaurant Week Moves Toward Council Review

The commission set Enfield Restaurant Week for October 4–11, 2026, with registration from July 1 through September 10. Participation will be limited to brick-and-mortar establishments; home-based businesses and food trucks are excluded this year. The commission also unanimously approved bylaws recognizing 13 voting commissioners and establishing a five-member quorum.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Enfield Advances Traffic and Small Business Plans

Economic Development staff submitted a BUILD grant application to study Elm Street traffic and improve safety. The commission also continued planning for a Restaurant Week and small-business passport program, with Town Council reviews targeted for early April and early May.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Commission Advances Business and Traffic Plans

Enfield is working on a $4 million planning request for traffic improvements in the Elm Street area. The commission also advanced plans for a Restaurant Week and a free Small Business Passport program, with Restaurant Week registration likely to open by July 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Commission Approves Bylaw Revisions

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved changes to several bylaw sections in a 5-0-0 vote, including a process for setting meeting dates by December 31 of the preceding year. The commission also discussed reducing its membership from 13 voting members to nine, but a motion to send that recommendation to the Town Council was rescinded.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Funding sought for local development projects

The Economic and Community Development Office submitted multiple grant requests for the Enfield Annex, Barnes Boat Launch, and the Thompsonville riverfront trail. The Commission also received an update that the Mass Mutual redevelopment had completed permitting and was pursuing financing.

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Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

Support grows for Enfield Annex community center

Public input showed overwhelming support for keeping the Enfield Annex as a community center. The commission also unanimously approved a 2026 meeting calendar that moves meetings to Wednesdays.

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

Economic development projects and programs discussed

Court Basketball will not receive its ARPA funding because it is operating without a Master Certificate of Occupancy. Commissioners also discussed possible expansion of a tax increment financing district, business facade improvements, and new commercial activity on Hazard Avenue.

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Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

Commission explores support for local businesses

The commission discussed ways to reduce barriers for businesses opening or expanding, including streamlining building, health, and zoning processes and addressing costly commercial hood requirements. It also noted that all ARPA-funded projects must begin by the end of 2025 and be completed by the end of 2026.

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