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BearWise task force and local business outreach to expand; Phoenicia Library reserved for first meeting
Summary
Nicole (by email) secured the Phoenicia Library for an initial BearWise task‑force meeting; members also discussed outreach to thriving local businesses and retreat centers to encourage participation in town initiatives and certification.
Nicole reported by email that she has been coordinating with John Milo to schedule the first BearWise task‑force meeting and has secured the Phoenicia Library for the meeting, pending confirmation of a date from the library director. The task force will begin with a small working group of members who have expressed interest.
Separately, members discussed outreach to local businesses and retreat centers (one member cited Menla/Menlo as an example) to encourage participation in town programs and BearWise certification. Committee member (S6) argued that these nonprofits and retreat centers bring visitors to Main Street and said, "I think it's the opposite. You guys are giving us business," urging better mutual engagement.
The council recommended developing small incentives or recognition (stickers, a window flag) to draw businesses into the program and suggested tracking opportunities to connect with existing community events and associations.
