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Town Administrator Andy Shukwoff said the MBTA has signaled it may sell or lease about five acres of the Lakeville station property and is seeking community feedback on future use. “We got word from the MBTA that they wanna somehow, either sell or lease the MBTA Train Station property, about 5 acres of it for whatever they wanna do with it,” Shukwoff said. He said the MBTA plans to retain about 200 parking spaces for seasonal Cape Flyer service and that the parcel is currently zoned industrial; he also said parts of the station parcel cross into Middleborough and that the land is state-owned.

Committee members discussed the recent pattern of retail and branch closures on Main Street — including a Walgreens and an Eastern Bank branch — and the long-closed bowling alley property, and noted multiple proposed or stalled housing projects in the corridor, including a comprehensive permit for 458 units that is currently at a standstill. Committee members flagged emergency-services impacts from recent housing completions nearby and the potential for additional housing to increase demands on town services.

Members said transport and sewer capacity are recurring constraints cited by potential retailers and grocers; participants recalled a past survey distributed with tax bills (2013–14) that showed resident interest in mixed-use, grocery-anchored redevelopment of major parcels. Laurie Driscoll and others agreed prior surveys, a prior seven-page business guide and market assessments used by neighboring towns should be assembled and provided to the committee and future consultants.

The group also discussed the zoning map packet provided for the meeting and recommended developing a clearer, interactive online zoning and GIS tool so prospective businesses can identify parcels and get property information quickly. Planning information and any zoning map changes would require public hearings and a town meeting vote, members noted.

No formal land-use approvals were sought at the meeting; members identified these topics as priorities for research and inclusion in a future consultant scope if the town’s planning grant is awarded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeville Economic Development Committee, 7-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members raised the MBTA station parcel, zoning constraints, Main Street business closures and need for an interactive zoning map and updated business resources as priority issues for the Economic Development Committee to address.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6550589,"Lakeville seeks $94,000 state grant to fund economic development strategy",138,952000,1090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386445-d5f0e4420ac64173dbf59538cbd2b09f&start=952&end=1090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386445-d5f0e4420ac64173dbf59538cbd2b09f/thumbnail_952000.jpg","/articles/6550589/Massachusetts/Lakeville-seeks-94000-state-grant-to-fund-economic-development-strategy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550589-b9c61e2fb52ca01c51b806d323a9a6d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770701462&Signature=mXQrI0O6QSHA2SvJ0KJx0eMT2BAi0uJjq7D~WCresIxOPeGbAbPXFl1rAUCcX0Et9Oobt8T1iNmu26ubbsoSkPJnV3yuo4MHGiK1qpiRh2rgsnHQFXT0fcYeS3VhtTGkKULJd1o2qBk8QNoBVyVuuQ8LQ04V6xt1UGUZP~iPXmgNozNWnIV~IxkqTkxm2UWY-heu7yQGmFclqYhHMBpYdCFu75MxNdfXXzQj0xrdY1TB2KEHolYb-Q91uqOhtTOUcRGrEFps1AQSq8X1O66gCnwBzqNsVA2qu5xWWTVA0WuKvF5SiEbO9WQoHTXo38BSrAcq4OarLuIThSD5KUeSFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town Administrator Andy Shukwoff told the Economic Development Committee on July 14 that the town submitted an active application to a MassDevelopment-run program seeking $94,000 to develop a formal economic development strategy.

“We're asking for $94,000, which will essentially get us a full economic development strategy,” Shukwoff said. He identified the opportunity as part of MassDevelopment’s community planning grant programs (one-stop growth technical assistance and planning grants) and said the town expects to hear back in September or October and to receive funds soon after approval.

Shukwoff said the requested funding would pay for a consultant team to produce an existing-conditions analysis, corridor studies and a roadmap of target areas, and that Cambridge Econometrics (consultant previously contacted for a preliminary estimate) provided an initial quote used for planning. The consulting process, if funded, would likely include community surveys and meetings with the committee.

Shukwoff described the grant as an entry point to other state funding streams and programs that can support street-level work, site remediation and infrastructure for development. He said the town had applied for only one targeted planning grant in the current cycle and that MassDevelopment typically encourages targeted applications.

Committee members discussed procurement and selection: if the grant is awarded, the town will run a formal procurement process to invite bids, interview consultants and select a firm. Committee members emphasized familiarity with the town master plan and prior community survey results as important inputs for the consultant’s work.

No contract or consultant was selected at the July 14 meeting; the committee agreed to await formal notice of award and to take part in the consultant selection and scoping once funds are available.","Town Administrator Andy Shukwoff told the reconstituted Lakeville Economic Development Committee the town submitted an active application to a state program asking for $94,000 to hire consultants to develop a full economic development strategy and open future grant opportunities.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6550594,"Lakeville reconvenes economic development committee and elects chair, vice chair",3204,31000,3235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386445-d5f0e4420ac64173dbf59538cbd2b09f&start=31&end=3235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386445-d5f0e4420ac64173dbf59538cbd2b09f/thumbnail_31000.jpg","/articles/6550594/Massachusetts/Lakeville-reconvenes-economic-development-committee-and-elects-chair-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550594-92eb2f6ca47809409b33ee79d2ff034a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770701462&Signature=TNootyqqt1f2vzZJNT93-F-wb~4w8TverAjCndwDvBlt3VFqCXHaFoR25wbZpui2W2rc337GJ6YPWWRpvD9ReDFGnkc-2DrkzCXN7yCd4DDh3WNCabOfvtQa7h2Ajx-tR4WKU7VHevke7NcfU5D0o4iacohmnFaaYnbSihZiViYL4rJYn2lPc~CBKGocuFLBmZyQoGOmfivfSRodnvKLAmORsERwlO8DfUU~gNM-XblDaOCWDZ5C87ucbzIBRIseOeKeE9fzi4S6ypQ14sz-TYx5Ggf1ds-omoWtl-MquCmL-Dl3PIFj5HMtSlFzoecnEa8KaeMgGIev-SySZNsdRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lakeville’s Economic Development Committee held its kickoff meeting on Monday, July 14, at 6 p.m. at the Lakeville Police Station, and elected Laurie Driscoll as chair and Brian Soldevilla as vice chair.

The committee was reconstituted after a multi-year pause; Lorraine Carboni, the select board representative, described the group as dormant since around 2018 and said the select board expanded membership to seven seats. “I’m Lorraine Carboni. I’m the select board representative, to this committee. I’m very excited to be here,” Carboni said during introductions.

The committee’s stated charge is advisory: identify changing economic trends and resources, recommend an economic development strategy to maximize commercial tax revenue and jobs, continuously review bylaws and regulations for consistency with economic goals, and support grant-seeking and business retention efforts. Town Administrator Andy Shukwoff explained the charge includes designating appointed town officials to assist and report back to the committee.

During the meeting Brian Soldevilla nominated Laurie Driscoll for chair. Soldevilla said, “I nominate Laurie.” The nomination was seconded and carried by roll call with four recorded yes votes. The committee then nominated and confirmed Soldevilla as vice chair by roll call.

The committee agreed to meet monthly on Monday evenings, with the next regular meeting set for Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., and to confirm associate membership and room availability before that date. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn at 6:53 p.m., approved by roll call.

The reconvened committee includes a mix of appointed representatives and at-large members; Driscoll said she brings small-business lending experience to the role. “My name is Laurie Driscoll. I am a commercial loan officer with Seed, Southeastern Economic Development Corporation,” she said.

Members said they plan to gather prior work products (surveys and a prior business resource guide) and circulate them to the new committee before the next meeting. Committee members also discussed scheduling, membership of an associate (nonvoting) member and next steps to use town resources and staff assistance to support the committee’s work.

The meeting record shows no ordinance or bylaw changes were adopted; members discussed charge and organizational matters and set a schedule for further work.","The Town of Lakeville reconvened its Economic Development Committee July 14, elected Laurie Driscoll as chair and Brian Soldevilla as vice chair, and reviewed the committee's charge and next steps.","actionData","errors"]

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