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EDC notes two grand openings, a new café and renews "Welcome to South River" sign discussion

Economic Development Committee (EDC) · July 16, 2025
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Summary

Members attended grand openings for Street BBQ and Sacred Ink Gallery, noted Drip Café coming soon, and discussed potential gifted or purchased "Welcome to South River" signage and a future restaurant week.

Committee members reported attending recent grand openings—Street BBQ at 91 Main St. and Sacred Ink Gallery at 10 Ferry Street—and noted that Drip Café is expected to open soon. Members encouraged continued support for new businesses and promotion through EDC channels.

The committee also revisited plans for a "Welcome to South River" sign to span the bridge and discussed a possible OBT location. The Mayor said a contractor might gift a sign; members agreed to wait for construction to finish and to pursue purchase if no gift materializes. The group also briefly discussed bringing back a restaurant week and will place it on a future agenda for planning.