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Council discusses downtown retail recruitment, mini‑market ideas and a business ambassador program
5828543 · July 31, 2025
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Summary
Council agreed to explore forming a local ambassador/economic development effort — likely coordinated with the county chamber — to recruit and incentivize businesses for downtown, and discussed options for small grocery/convenience models to bring everyday goods back to State Street.
Councilmembers raised options to re‑energize downtown retail and to recruit businesses into vacant storefronts. Multiple members suggested the town should consider an ambassador or outreach program to attract merchants, modeled after programs used by neighboring cities: staff and…
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