Economic Development Committee approves prior minutes, explores town-center events.
Sharon's Economic Development Committee approved February minutes and explored strategies to engage the town's 300-plus businesses in town-center activity and formal networking. Chair Hy Waxman and members debated whether to expand a proposed Chalk Fest with vendor booths, maintain a central events
Economic Development Committee · Meeting of March 2, 2026
Sharon's Economic Development Committee approved February minutes and explored strategies to engage the town's 300-plus businesses in town-center activity and formal networking. Chair Hy Waxman and members debated whether to expand a proposed Chalk Fest with vendor booths, maintain a central events calendar, or formalize business-networking gatherings currently run as informal social hours. The committee voted 5-0 to accept prior minutes and adjourned at 7:50 PM, with the next meeting set for April 6.
The EDC awaits information from member Rob Maidman on a potential Metropolitan Area Planning Council grant and discussions with property owner Alice Hui.
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Source: the Economic Development Committee meeting of March 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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