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Public comments urged EDC support and a workshop for a proposed Gales Ferry Village District; commissioners did not endorse the proposal or set a workshop but said some members would participate if others organize one. Planner reported several pending development applications (72 townhomes at 1947 Center Groton Rd., 36 units behind the old Ledyard Center School, and an open space subdivision) to be heard by Planning & Zoning in June and noted the Kartway building demolition. The commission approved the April 7 minutes and the Issue #3 business email newsletter, updated the online business directory, discussed awaiting an RT-12 streetscape funding vote, CEDAS membership follow-up, revising the 2022 business survey for 2026, Complete Streets guidance, and the possibility of a business roundtable. Next meeting scheduled for June 2 at 6:00 p.m.
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Residents heard a range of updates but the EDC did not take a formal position on the proposed Gales Ferry Village District; members said they would join a workshop if another group organizes it. Several housing projects are moving toward Planning & Zoning review next month, which could mean new homes in town. The commission approved its prior meeting minutes and a community email newsletter, and discussed street design guidance and local business outreach that could affect pedestrian safety and local business support.
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