Development & Industrial Commission

Economic Development Commission member Cassie Eckhof announced her resignation at the board's July 21 meeting, prompting members to question the commission's purpose and future direction. Thomas Brown suggested seeking Mayor input on EDIC's vision, while Dave DelVecchio questioned whether the

Easthampton development commission approves meeting minutes and receives Mass DOT grant. The Economic Development and Industrial Commission unanimously approved April minutes and authorized Chair Gwynne Morrissey to forward a draft letter for a grant application related to Valley Bike Share

Development commission advances housing and wayfinding priorities. Easthampton is now officially designated a Housing Choice Community, opening grant opportunities, and the town's Housing Production Plan has been updated. Planning director Allyson Manuel reported 500 survey responses on downtown

Easthampton Development and Industrial Commission unanimously approved December minutes and heard updates on downtown wayfinding and state grants. Allyson Manuel, Director of Planning and Community Development, reported on Phase I of downtown wayfinding signage and noted Easthampton's eligibility