The Newington Economic Development Commission planned a November 20 start for its holiday Passport program. The free initiative for downtown businesses runs through December 6 and recruits participating merchants to donate gift card prizes for customers who visit multiple locations.
The Economic Development Commission approved August minutes unanimously and reviewed vacant properties, development prospects, and recent business activity in town. Chairman Deanna Reney presided with eight voting members present. The Commission heard updates from the Chamber of Commerce on a golf
The Newington Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to approve July 9 minutes with eight commissioners present. Chair Deanna Reney's board received updates on Chamber of Commerce activities, including an October 5 rescheduled golf tournament and Waterfall Festival participation set for
The Newington Economic Development Commission approved its May minutes unanimously and discussed allocating roughly $2,000 in surplus Passport Program and Hobby Odyssey funds toward planting flowers in downtown Main Street beds with Parks and Recreation coordination. Staff Liaison Erik Hinckley
The Newington Economic Development Commission approved April minutes and tracked progress on downtown development initiatives. Chair Deanna Reney and seven voting members received an update on the Stillman Group's pre-application for mixed-use buildings at the Keeney property, with the Planning and
The Newington Economic Development Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and heard updates on retail, infrastructure, and town center development. Chair Deanna Reney presided as the commission learned that the town's Economic Development budget will remain at $3,500, with $195,000 in
The Newington Economic Development Commission unanimously awarded $1,000 to the newly formed Newington Business Center Collective to fund initial downtown revitalization efforts, contingent on nonprofit paperwork completion and receipt submission. The committee, which held its next meeting on March
The Newington Economic Development Commission approved January minutes and advanced a welcome-letter campaign recognizing 15 to 18 local businesses. Vice Chair Cathy Rossini Lapierre led the eight-member meeting on February 12. Chair Deanna Reney explained the Hobby Odyssey program, designed to
The Newington Economic Development Commission approved December meeting minutes unanimously with 7 votes and reviewed ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting local commerce. Chair Deanna Reney updated new members on a welcome-letter program that has recognized 16 established businesses, including
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