Sara Volino, Chair Brandt Heckert Paula Silva Karen Dionne Spencer Morris Kate Dickson Joel Cary Darcy DaCosta Mark J. Lombari
Meetings
The Economic Development Board meets regularly every THIRD Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, usually in Town Chambers, Town Hall, 514 Main Street. All meetings are open to the public. Please check with staff to make sure that a meeting has not been cancelled or rescheduled prior to attending. Agendas are posted on the Secretary of State's website (search Warren Economic Development Board).
Background
Town Council established the Economic Development Board by resolution in 2008. The Board consists of seven members with staggered terms. In addition, the board is advised by ex-officio members, including the Director of Planning and Community Development, the Business Services adviser and the Town Treasurer as well as members of the Town Council.
Major Goals
In creating the Warren Economic Development Board, the Town Council established the following overall goals:
1. Promote orderly growth and diversification of development that recognizes the natural characteristics of the land, its suitability for use and the availability of existing and proposed public and/or private services and facilities; 2. Promote an economic climate which increases the quality and quantity of job opportunities and the overall economic well-being of the Town and its residents;
3. Support local businesses by promoting the revitalization and development of Warren’s downtown economy and encouraging development in existing commercial, manufacturing and industrial areas. For more information on the WEDB's creation and work plans, please read the documents in the library below.
