| Agenda: | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2023 7:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING
This meeting will be conducted via remote participation only. For this meeting, both Committee members and members of the public who wish to listen to and/or view the meeting may do so via Video Call (with the option to show yourself on video or not and with the option to use a phone to call in, for audio-only). Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so using the tools discussed below, despite best efforts, we will post on the town’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.
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AGENDA
7:00 P.M. Call to Order
Public Comment
Review and approve minutes
2023 Goals and Objectives
Downtown Lighting Design Update
Update on “Guide to Doing Business in Essex” – Margaret Eklind/Tina Lane
Placemaking Grant Update
Off Season Event Grant Update
Centennial Grove Pavilion Update/Future Event Rental
24 Martin St (site of old Fire Station) - Future Use
Discussion concerning the future use of the Centennial Grove Cottage (event use versus long-term lease)
Discussion concerning the possibility of a grant to improve the Centennial Grove versus other grant opportunities.
Business Outreach
Any items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Chairman until after the meeting posting deadline. |