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EDC notes possible closure of Deep River Eye Care, website launch and upcoming carnival; DiNello proposes 'Hometown Heroes' banners

Deep River Economic Development Commission · March 16, 2026
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Summary

The commission received notice that Deep River Eye Care may close and relocate to Old Saybrook; members also reviewed the new EDC website, discussed the 250th March carnival and Stacie DiNello's 'Hometown Heroes' banner proposal to honor local service members.

The Deep River EDC recorded an update that Deep River Eye Care may close its local practice and reportedly relocate to Old Saybrook; the minutes did not provide a timeline or further details.

Jeremy Chase reported the launch of a new EDC website and asked members to submit any requested updates. Langston noted the 250th March carnival scheduled for the coming weekend and discussed promotion for the event.

Stacie DiNello proposed a "Hometown Heroes" banner program to recognize local residents who have served, with the potential to expand it into an annual tradition honoring fire and police personnel; members discussed how the Main Street Accelerator/Main Street Visionaries program could support the idea.

No formal decisions, funding allocations or timelines were recorded for the clinic update, the banner program, website changes or carnival promotion; follow-up and additional details were deferred to future meetings.