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Economic Development Task Force
In an effort to increase the Town's financial position and achieve needed new growth, the Master Plan recommended the creation of an Economic Development Committee that would be charged with promoting economic development in our Town. The Board of Selectmen voted to appoint an advisory committee, the Economic Development Task Force. This task force is comprised of individuals with specific professional business-related credentials (i.e., bankers, accountants, marketers, developers, real estate brokers), an environmental professional and ex-officio members from the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen. All appointed members of the Task Force are appointed by the Town Administrator
Mission Statement
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To develop a stronger tax revenue stream from the commercial sector - without sacrificing West Boylston’s ecology and character - in order to reduce the tax burden currently carried by taxpayers and to meet the increasing revenue demands of the future; |
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To revitalize the business districts and other commercial districts, in order to protect property values and retain our current commercial base; and |
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To acknowledge the important contribution of West Boylston’s business community to our Town's economic sustainability and to maintain a strong and lasting relationship between Town government and the commercial sector. |
It is expected that the Economic Development Task Force shall develop short-term (commercial revitalization) and long-term (small business expansion and local ownership new enterprise development) strategies in keeping with the above mission statement. This Task Force shall improve communication between the town government and the business community, debate economic development policy for the Town, seeks to develop a consensus and promote economic growth. In addition, the Task Force has been asked to report back to the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen as to whether or not it would be prudent to create a formal Economic Development Commission as per MGL Chapter 40 (8A).
The 7 members of the Economic Development Task Force are appointed by the Town Administrator for 3-year terms.
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