DDA schedules Elm Street open house; Council eyes parking study amid development

Dec 10, 2025

The DDA announced an Elm Street trees and sidewalks open house Dec. 17 and proposed commissioning a professional parking study in response to growth and a proposed hotel at 111 N. Elm; Planning Commission advised the hotel applicant to seek a ZBA parking variance because rezoning introduced parking requirements.

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Downtown Development Authority Chair Suzanna Bierwirth told the council the DDA’s largest current project is replacing aging street trees and reconstructing sidewalks on Elm Street and that an open house with consultants is scheduled for Dec. 17 at Village Hall to gather public input. Bierwirth also announced DDA leadership changes (she will be Chair; Ron Zarantenello will be Treasurer starting March 2026) and reported that Patelli’s Pizza will close at the end of 2025 while the Bottle Shop remains open.

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