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Economic Development Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Restaurant Month Participation Declined

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Commission Advances Central Plaza Tax Schedule

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved a proposed 10-year Central Plaza assessment schedule, pending Town Council approval. The discussion identified a $4.1 million assessed value for years 7 through 10 and supported periodic reviews of improvement progress.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Central Plaza Improvements Discussed

The Central Plaza property owner presented proposed improvements estimated at $2.4 million, with additional upgrades under consideration and a stated intent to reinvest revenue into deferred maintenance.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Restaurant Month Participation Declined

Restaurant Month distributed approximately 1,000 fewer tickets than last year, prompting discussion of earlier planning, broader outreach, and alternatives such as a passport or stamp system.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Commission Discusses Business Growth Plans

The sale of Central Plaza has closed, and the new owners have begun visible repairs, including work on structural columns.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

New Farm Protections and Zoning Updates

The commission reported that the Town Council passed a Right-to-Farm ordinance protecting agricultural operations from nuisance claims. Members also reviewed a failed Northford Center text amendment, an approved duty-free zoning change, and upcoming HB 8002 housing-related deadlines.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Commission backs two development proposals

The Economic Development Commission unanimously authorized support for a commercial rezoning at 435 and 465 Foxon Road and endorsed Application 2025-11, a proposed two-story residential building with related zoning text amendments. A public hearing on the Foxon Road rezoning is scheduled for January 22 at 6:30 p.m.

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