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Commission highlights need for a general store, mixed reuse at Brigham Academy to support village
Summary
The economic-development chapter recommends investigating opportunities to attract a cooperative general store and to include commercial/community space in the Brigham Academy senior-housing reuse to strengthen the village center.
Planner Luke summarized economic-development goals that emerged from community outreach, including a frequently mentioned desire for a local general store. "Investigate opportunities to attract small businesses to the village that serve the needs of the community, including a cooperative-based general store," he said, describing language included in the chapter.
Commission members discussed encouraging pop-up roadside stands and protecting home-based and farm-based businesses from overly restrictive zoning. They also recommended active town involvement in the Brigham Academy redevelopment to secure senior housing plus some commercial or community space so residents can access goods and services without traveling. No binding commitments were made; the planner said these priorities would be carried forward into implementation tasks in the plan.
