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Economic Development Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Middle Smithfield

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Two Applicants Recommended for EDC

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Township Secures $200,000 in Grants

The Township reported successful grants totaling $200,000: $150,000 for Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company renovations and an emergency shelter, plus $50,000 for a Development District Plan. The plan will map future development opportunities and guide improvements along approximately one mile of the Route 209 corridor.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Shop Local Raffle Sets Six-Receipt Rule

The committee finalized a requirement that shoppers submit six receipts from participating businesses during the July campaign to qualify for raffle prizes. The campaign had collected 20 deals and was projected to exceed 2025's record of 26 promotions. The Township also applied for a $10,000 grant toward a $22,200 litter and beautification project.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Businesses Support Revitalize 209 Grant

Businesses generally supported the 2026 Revitalize 209 Grant during committee canvassing, but cited limited capital, property-owner approval, contractor quotes, and uncertainty about future Route 209 widening as barriers to participation.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Businesses Fill Vacancies as Projects Advance

A new tenant will fill the final remaining vacancy at Retro Plaza, while OG Ink is expected to open in April 2026 and Gulf Station renovations continue.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Township Explores Tool to Fill Vacancies

The committee continued evaluating geofencing software, with $16,000 allocated in the township budget and commercial occupancy reported at 94%—leaving 6% vacant. Members agreed to seek additional insights from East Stroudsburg University and revisit the software options at the March meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Two Applicants Recommended for EDC

The committee unanimously recommended Donna Gerhardt and Christian Diaz for appointment to the Economic Development Committee by the Board of Supervisors. It also reported $211,519 in preliminarily approved Revitalize 209 projects and $58,339.50 in approved reimbursements.

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