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The
Economic Development Committee (EDC)
represents the ongoing efforts to
improve the well-being of Hopkinton’s
residents. The EDC guides economic
development initiatives with a balance
between the desire for tax revenue and
the rural-residential character
resident’s value.
The 2007-2008 EDC goals established
in the Hopkinton Master Plan 2007 are
designed to support the promotion and
development of Hopkinton’s
industrial resources.
2007 Goals
- Focus on Downtown Revitalization
- Encourage new businesses
through zoning, tax incentives,
infrastructure improvements, and
marketing Hopkinton; and working with
the Chamber of Commerce to achieve
these ends
- Increase and diversify
the utilization of non-residentially
zoned areas
- Incorporate economic growth in the
Town’s long-range fiscal planning
- Provide adequate
utilities in commercial and industrial
areas, especially water and sewer
- Develop
specific design standards for the
business and industrial zoning
districts.
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New:
Guide for Business Owners and
Developers (pdf)
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Members:
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Gail Fallon
Julie Lockner
Robert McGuire
Sethu Sekhar
Thomas Towle
Peter Mezitt
Gary Haroian
Nicholas Balster
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The promotion and development of the industrial resources of
Hopkinton.
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- Research industrial conditions, investigate and assist in the establishment of educational and/or commercial projects for the purpose of expanding or strengthening the local economy of Hopkinton.
- The Authority will act as the Town’s Industrial Development Financing Authority in regards to record keeping for Industrial bonds as required in
M.G.L..
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Meetings:
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The
EDC meets every second
Thursday of the month. Posted
Meeting Minutes
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