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Otis subcommittee outlines downtown business outreach and outdoor recreation ideas
Summary
The Town of Otis Revitalization Subcommittee reviewed a business outreach plan Nov. 24 that includes sending an approved letter to downtown property owners, targeting a shortlist of five businesses for contact, and exploring artisanal food, food trucks and outdoor-recreation enterprises such as paddleboard rental and trail expansion.
Members of the Town of Otis Revitalization Subcommittee reviewed an action plan Nov. 24 aimed at recruiting and supporting downtown businesses. The plan includes sending a letter approved by the selectboard to downtown property owners inviting them to invest in the town’s success; targeting five businesses from the committee spreadsheet for outreach; and using email, mailed letters, phone calls and personal follow-up as outreach methods.
Committee members discussed specific retail and food-service concepts — artisanal food vendors, pizza operations and food trucks — as well as outdoor-recreation businesses such as boat and paddleboard rental and expanding trails for both winter and summer sports. Members agreed to check with Gary Thomas about the scope of work for downtown revitalization and to conduct market research to inform recruitment.
The subcommittee recorded two follow-up action items: Stacey Shultze will verify statistics on the subcommittee’s Fact Sheet about Otis, and members will draft specific questions to ask potential new businesses. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.; the next session is scheduled for Dec. 3 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom.
