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Economic Development Commission reports record block party revenue, awards $10,000 grants to 11 groups
Summary
The town’s Economic Development Commission reported $14,000 in revenue from its 6th annual block party and presented $10,000 awards to 11 organizations; EDC leaders credited volunteerism and strong sponsorship including Brookfield Village and ShopRite.
The Economic Development Commission reported a successful 6th annual block party at the Board of Selectmen meeting July 6, with a record $14,000 in revenue and expanded sponsorship, and presented $10,000 awards to 11 local organizations.
Greg Dombrowski, representing the EDC, said platinum sponsors included ShopRite, Isaac, Big Wide, Brookfield Village, Newtown Savings Bank and Dairy Queen; gold sponsors included Regatta School, ATR, Brookfield Glass, RE/MAX, Scalzo, Charles Schwab and Food Emporium. Tim Fisher, chairman of the EDC, and EDC volunteers joined Dombrowski for awards and a group photo.
Dombrowski and Fisher noted operational tweaks that improved capacity — a redesigned roadway layout allowed more tents and the committee turned down only one or two vendor requests — and they said organizers will reassess the kickoff event after lower participation this year. EDC leaders thanked volunteers, donors and town staff and said they will communicate prize-winner notifications for restaurant-week giveaways.
Selectmen praised the event as community-building and suggested continuing the block party model while fine-tuning logistics and sponsorship outreach for next year.
