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EDC awards $5,000 grant to Rocco's Donut Company
Summary
The Westborough Economic Development Committee approved a $5,000 EDC grant continuation for Rocco's Donut Company after staff confirmed the relevant interior remodel completed in April 2024; committee members discussed the larger hood purchase but approved the $5,000 award and instructed staff to follow up on paperwork.
The Westborough Economic Development Committee voted Oct. 1 to award a $5,000 EDC grant to Rocco's Donut Company.
Leah Senna, speaking on behalf of Rocco Senna Company, told the committee the business installed a grease trap and a new vent hood as part of an interior remodel. "I'm Leah Senna. I'm just here on behalf of Rocco Senna Company, seeking out a grant," she said, describing the grease trap and the hood work.
Staff clarified the timeline: the interior remodel was completed in April 2024, which placed the work inside the committee's eligibility window. Committee members noted that the hood itself cost more than $25,000 and the typical EDC grant request is $5,000, so they focused discussion on awarding the standard grant amount.
A committee member moved to provide one EDC grant of $5,000 to Rocco's Donut Company and another member seconded the motion; members responded "Aye" and the chair confirmed the motion passed. Committee staff said they will follow up with the applicant on paperwork and next steps for disbursement.
Why it matters: The EDC grant program is intended to support small business economic development in Westborough; the committee emphasized that grants should align with demonstrable improvements to a business that benefit the town (for example, increased employment or enhanced visibility).
Next steps: Staff will complete paperwork and notify the applicant. The committee also discussed refining application guidance so future applicants understand eligibility and presentation expectations.
