Economic Development Committee Sets 2026 Work Priorities
Spencer economic development committee sets priorities for downtown growth. Reviewing the 2023 Housing Production Plan and 2020 Downtown Parking Study, the seven-member committee set three priorities for 2026: a Doing Business in Spencer permitting guidebook, downtown parking improvements, and
Economic Development Committee · Meeting of February 3, 2026
Spencer economic development committee sets priorities for downtown growth. Reviewing the 2023 Housing Production Plan and 2020 Downtown Parking Study, the seven-member committee set three priorities for 2026: a Doing Business in Spencer permitting guidebook, downtown parking improvements, and downtown façade enhancements. Town Planner Vivian Poplawski noted that the Housing Production Plan identified a shortage of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Spencer, while the Parking Study recommends shared parking agreements for the town center's underutilized, privately owned lots.
Secondary goals included outreach with local business owners and exploring a Spencer Business Alliance.
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Source: the Economic Development Committee meeting of February 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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