Economic Vitality Committee

Economic Vitality Committee unanimously elects new officers and reviews creative economy growth. Greg Higgins was named Chair, Chris LaFrance as Vice-Chair, and Tom Wilson as Secretary. The committee reviewed results from a May 4 Arts and Business Forum that generated 106 ideas for collaboration

The Economic Vitality Committee unanimously approved two warrant articles and authorized Chair Michael Lawson to submit a letter endorsing an Arts and Cultural Business Forum set for May 4. On Warrant Article 35 (Wireless Overlay) and Article 36 (Joint Parking), the committee voted in favor; on

The Economic Vitality Committee unanimously recommended favorable action on Article 34, a Planning Board warrant article amending the zoning bylaw to enable mixed-use developments across multiple buildings on a single site with revised affordability and open space standards. Chair Michael Lawson

The Economic Vitality Committee unanimously approved an Arts and Cultural/Business Forum set for early May at Barefoot Books, targeting 50 to 60 attendees. Chair Mike Lawson presented the subcommittee proposal, which highlights that one in four Concord workers are employed in the creative economy

Economic Vitality Committee votes to support demolition at Commonwealth Avenue. Chair Michael Lawson was authorized to send a letter to the Historical Commission recommending removal of the former auto repair facility, clearing the way for Jennifer Schunemann's proposed Guitar Museum of New