Economic Development Commission meeting summary
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Commission approved the May 5 minutes; heard the mayor report on local development and a developer-funded sewer extension; confirmed the revised business directory is live; reviewed Sustainable CT actions and a draft 2026 business survey; and tabled RT-12 streetscape action items to the next meeting.
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What this means
The commission formally approved last month’s minutes and received updates about new housing and commercial concepts that may come before Planning & Zoning soon. The mayor reported a developer will fund a sewer extension to serve new housing behind Town Hall, which may make additional development possible; this was a report, not a commission vote. The town now has an updated business directory and a draft business survey will be refined before the commission acts; a walk audit (and possibly a bike audit) in Gales Ferry is also planned to study pedestrian and bike needs.
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- Approved the Economic Development Commission minutes of May 5, 2026.
- Revised town business directory is live; Michael Dreimiller to produce an updated PDF and continue layout tweaks with Justin Dube.
- Mayor Fred Allyn III reported the developer of the parcel behind Town Hall will pay to extend sewer from the Congregational Church to the police station to serve new housing.
- CEDAS membership request followed up by Director Burdick; invoice pending and a town sell sheet draft is being prepared by Commissioner Hary.
- RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan and funding discussion tabled until the next meeting.
- Draft 2026 business survey presented (8 questions removed, 3 added); action on the survey tabled pending further review and input—proposal to distribute QR-code cards to businesses.
- Sustainable CT items: no immediate Ledyard application from the webinar noted; Ad-Hoc Committee plans a Walk Audit and possible Bike Audit in Gales Ferry.
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Economic Development Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
- REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
- Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/88537573727?pwd=rjBjoKuaXRIl8LYGMXz6OelvcaeSk6.1 Meeting chat link https://ledyardct.zoom.us/launch/jc/88537573727 Meeting ID: 885 3757 3727 Passcode: 113249 One tap mobile +13052241968,,88537573727#,,,,*113249# US
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
- CORRESPONDENCE
- RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNER COMMENTS
- MEMBER COMMENTS
- REPORTS
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
- OLD BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
- ADJOURNMENT
- Business Directory Update - Three pending businesses
- Business Directory Email Program
- RT-12 Streetscape Action Plan Update
- CEDAS Certification/Membership Update and Town sell sheet
- Sustainable CT Action 6.1, Implement Complete Streets: Discussion of “Best Complete Streets 2023 Webinar” by Smart Growth America
- Sustainable CT Action 2.4.1, Provide Resources and Supports to Local Businesses: Discussion of hosting a business roundtable and/or event with municipal officials and staff to support dialogue on topics including but not limited to the needs and opportunities to build and expand business development in the community
- None.
- Mayor’s Report
- Planner’s Report
- EDC Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026
- Agenda Item
- Resident & Business Surveys (2022) updating and re-running in 2026.
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