County unveils site‑selection campaign; two developers eye housing projects

Apr 15, 2026

Economic Development Director Ashley Smith reported a new site development packet, two housing developers interested in multi‑unit and single‑family projects, and a site selector campaign that generated 1,023 landing‑page views within two days; tourism counts are up from markets including New York City, Albany and Philadelphia.

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Director of Economic Development Ashley Smith told the committee the department has created a site development packet to target industries and sales‑tax‑generating businesses and is identifying target properties. She said two housing developers have expressed interest in projects: a multi‑unit complex planned behind Quicklees and a separate single‑family development in the county’s center. Smith said both projects are at an early stage and that the developers intend to pursue the work under their own organizational umbrellas.

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