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Economic Development Commission budget approved as members report renewed energy

Waterford town meeting · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The board approved the Economic Development Commission FY27 budget; members said the commission has new energy and members and suggested returning with an update in a few months to discuss whether staffing needs have changed.

The Economic Development Commission FY27 budget request (amount noted in backup) was presented and approved. Board members noted an upswing in the commission's activity since COVID and recent membership changes; the commission chair thanked the board for appointing new members and said the group is pursuing a mix of business outreach and recruitment efforts.

Members asked the commission to return with progress updates in the next month or two, in part to inform whether staffing or additional appropriations will be needed ahead of future budget windows. The board approved the economic development request by voice vote.