EDC adopts mission statement and brand identity; advances RT-12 streetscape planning and Kartway remediation
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The Ledyard Economic Development Commission met on February 3, 2026 (Town Hall Annex, hybrid). Seven commissioners were present; the Town Planner attended. The commission approved the January 6 minutes, adopted the 2023 Strategic Plan mission statement as the official EDC mission statement, and adopted a brand identity draft. Business directory updates and an email-listing/newsletter program were advanced. Commissioners discussed RT-12 streetscape planning and potential LOTCIP funding, and received an update and timeline for remediation of the Kartway blighted property. Resident/business surveys were tabled.
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- Approved EDC Regular Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2026.
- Adopted the 2023 Strategic Plan mission statement as the EDC's official mission statement and directed website/statement updates to match.
- Adopted the presented Brand Narrative / brand identity draft as submitted.
- Posted the updated Business Directory PDF; three businesses (Tub Guys, LLC; The Raven's Rise; The Craft Nook) remain pending Town Planner approval.
- Directed follow-up actions on RT-12 Streetscape planning: update maps (from nine areas to ~10–11), pursue engineering, and explore funding options (including LOTCIP) with the Town Planner; plan a public forum to set priorities.
- Received Kartway blighted-property update: owners signed abatement contract (Jan. 29); notifications and abatement work scheduled with asbestos removal and demolition permitting steps noted; enforcement notice prepared if schedule not met.
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Economic Development Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
- REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
- Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/81812298478?pwd=ipGiBG9YjkhWWYPr027SatWbwFuLGB.1 Meeting ID: 818 1229 8478 Passcode: 880256 One tap mobile +13092053325,,81812298478#,,,,*880256# US
- 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 January 6, 2026.
- OLD BUSINESS
- Business Directory Update: Ownership
- Business Directory Email Progam
- RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan/Funding
- Kartway - Blighted Property Update
- CEDAS CERTIFICATION/ Membership - Update
- Brand Narrative, Town of Ledyard
- NEW BUSINESS
- EDC Mission Statement - Documents change update
- Resident and Business Surveys (2022) updating and re-running in 2026.
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
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