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EDC to advance Contoocook Bloom design; Banker Building sold to Golden Wok owner, minutes say
Summary
Draft minutes record the EDC moving forward with a Toole Design proposal for Contoocook Bloom mock-ups with expected implementation near 2028 traffic work; they also note the Banker Building sale to the owner of Golden Wok and that staff will provide information on tax-relief and grants.
The draft minutes state the EDC received an updated proposal from Toole Design for mock-ups of the Contoocook Bloom flower bridge and plans to move forward with a contract. The minutes say implementation is expected near the end of the town’s traffic project in 2028.
Separately, the minutes note that the Banker Building was sold to the owner of the restaurant Golden Wok. The coordinator was recorded as planning to assemble a packet of information about tax-relief options and grants to support the new owner’s renovation work.
Why it matters: the Contoocook Bloom installation is a placemaking and public-art effort tied to a longer-term traffic project; supporting the new building owner with tax-relief and grant information is standard EDC assistance for downtown revitalization.
What the minutes do not specify: contract dollar amounts, detailed timelines beyond the 2028 implementation target, or the buyer’s personal name; the document records the sale and staff follow-up but not formal approvals or financial terms.
