Minutes of the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission of the Meeting of 12/2/15
Meeting commenced at 8 AM in the Old Lyme Town Hall. Present were Bob Jose, John Stratton, Susan Howard, Howard Margules and Bill O’Meara
We discussed the following topics:
1. Approved and accepted the prior month’s minutes.
2. Real estate news from last month showed 135 units for sale, down from 145, 13 under contract and 115 closed as of 11/1/15.
3. We discussed again to come to the January meeting with 5 ideas for discussion for keeping young people in this town.
4. No change in news on the bike/hiking trail development other than new flood maps have been drawn and no engineering firm has been picked by the Railroad for the relocation and rebuilding.
5. No commitment from the town or other alternatives on the OL farmers market relocation, however, Howard to write letter to the editor seeking alternative solutions/suggestions. Halls Road may also be a viable alternative.
6. Discussed some of John Stratton’s ideas/suggestions for enhancing Old Lyme’s business development.
7. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 AM.
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