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EDC elects 2026 officers; discusses RT-12 streetscape funding, business directory, blight updates, and CEDAS materials

LedyardJan 6, 20263 min read

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Economic Development Commission met Jan. 6, 2026 (Town Hall Annex, hybrid). Minutes were approved as amended, officers for 2026 were elected, and members reviewed business directory updates, RT‑12 streetscape funding/preparation needs, blighted property status, and CEDAS brand/mission items. Planner absent. Next meeting Feb. 3, 2026.

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Approved the Regular EDC meeting minutes (Dec. 2, 2025) as amended to include the vote adding a 'Members Comments' agenda item.
Elected 2026 officers: John Vincent as Chair, Peter Hary as Vice Chair, and Michael Dreimiller as Secretary.
Business directory actions: Peter Hary sent an updated PDF to Michael Dreimiller; Dreimiller to post the updated directory online and remove Barkin Barley, Village Pizza, and Lu Lu Diner from the online version.
Mayor Allyn to update the Available Properties list and share it with Dreimiller for posting online.
RT‑12 Streetscape Action Plan next steps: prepare to request preliminary design funding to create design‑ready projects for STEEP grant applications; obtain necessary encroachment permits from State DOT; consider Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for certain projects (including the potential Sweet Hill Farm apartment project); note Main Street study estimate (~$1.5M for Christy Hill Rd. to Hurlbutt Rd.) and Eversource undergrounding cost estimate (~$1M/mile).
Blight updates and actions: Kartway property has not yet been fined; demolition requires air quality testing (lead/asbestos) which has not been completed; 528 Colonel Ledyard foreclosure sale closed and new owner has begun cleanup and is considering demolition; Daticon building boarded up and identified as blighted under ordinance — potential for apartment reuse discussed.
CEDAS certification work: Peter Hary shared a first draft Brand Identity (item #9); commissioners provided feedback to be incorporated; commissioners asked to review existing EDC descriptions and the 2023 Strategic Plan language to consider updating the EDC mission statement for item #20 of the CEDAS application.
Adjourned at 6:50 p.m.; next meeting scheduled for February 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Town Hall Annex).

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Jan 6, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex - Hybrid Formatscheduled

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REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE
RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNER COMMENTS
MEMBER COMMENTS
REPORTS
Mayor’s Report
Planner’s Report
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
Business Directory Update: Ownership
Business Directory Email Progam
RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan/Funding
Kartway - Blighted Property Update
CEDAS CERTIFICATION/ Membership - Update
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers for 2026
ADJOURNMENT
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EDC elects 2026 officers; discusses RT-12 streetscape funding, business directory, blight updates, and CEDAS materials

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