Ledyard Economic Development

Economic Development Commission approves email newsletter, updates business directory; discusses housing, streetscape, blight remediation

The Town of Ledyard Economic Development Commission met March 3, 2026 (hybrid). Attendance included Chair John Vincent, commissioners, Director of Land Use & Planning Elizabeth Burdick, and Mayor Fred Allyn III. The commission approved the February 3 minutes and a draft email newsletter; directed updates to the business directory (remove closed businesses, add new eye care and therapy businesses); reviewed progress on RT-12 Streetscape (planning/engineering capital request submitted), Kartway blighted property remediation (equipment removal and pending asbestos abatement), CEDAS membership follow-up, ongoing zoning updates and two housing projects (application for 36 units and Stoddards Wharf affordable housing resolution). Commissioners assigned follow-up actions on a commercial property inventory, mission statement/survey review, and Sustainable CT actions (2.2–2.4). Next meeting: April 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.