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Economic Development Committee

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Aug 20, 2026

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Committee Opposes Specialized Energy Code

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Committee Advances Local Coupon Book Plan

The committee voted 8-0 to move forward with a digital coupon book to promote local businesses, subject to the Town Manager’s review and approval. It also approved six Economic Development Committee award categories, including two categories selected by public vote.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Business assistance grant rules updated

The committee unanimously approved changes to the Business Assistance Grant process, including updated rubrics for new and existing businesses and revised criteria. It also reported that a contractor had been selected for the branding and wayfinding project, which was moving toward contract execution.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Business Grant Program Set for 2027

The committee set August 4, 2026, as the start of the first 2027 Business Assistance Grant round. The program has a $60,000 Fiscal Year 2027 appropriation, with awards capped at $15,000 per quarter, and the application will be revised to add clearer instructions, funding-source information, and a no-liens attestation.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Committee Opposes Specialized Energy Code

The committee voted 6-1, with 3 abstentions, to oppose a proposed Specialized Energy Code for new construction that would take effect in January 2027. The proposal would generally require new buildings to use all-electric systems, with conditions for fossil-fuel use, and would require multifamily buildings to meet a passive-house efficiency standard.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Committee Approves Two $5,000 Business Grants

The committee unanimously approved $5,000 grants for TM Beauty and Trybe Fytness, totaling $10,000, to support their businesses.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Business Assistance Grant Rules Under Review

The committee reviewed proposed eligibility and scoring changes for the Business Assistance Grant but postponed releasing the revised rules until July 1, 2026; members will submit feedback before the next meeting.

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