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EDC outlines Main Street revival goals; council weighing barber-shop cap and code enforcement hires
Summary
The committee discussed a downtown vision modeled on Somerville and Westfield to boost evening activity, noted Main Street is largely inactive after 6–7 p.m., reported 22 barber shops in town with a possible cap under consideration, and mentioned hiring additional code-enforcement resources and municipal parking cleanups.
Committee members described a vision for Main Street to capture the feel of towns such as Somerville and Westfield, aiming to make downtown more active after 6–7 p.m. The minutes state the town 'needs to change' Main Street's current evening inactivity and list ideas for boosting nightlife and commerce.
The minutes note there are 22 barber shops in town and say the council is "working on a cap." Committee members also discussed hiring additional code-enforcement staff and cleaning municipal parking lots as part of a combined approach to improve appearance and safety. The minutes do not record a formal motion, ordinance language, or a timeline for hiring or code changes.
