1982-03-23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The last meeting of the Economic Development Commission was
held on Tuesday, March 23, 1982. Members present were Chairman
Bill Diskin, Cliff Hamilton, Peter King, and Vincent D'Addabbo.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
Chairman Bill handed out copies of the report on "ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT - 1:HY NOW" to all members at meeting. He stated
that copies had been sent to the Executive Board, Board of
Finance, Planing and Zoning Commissions and Town Engineer.
A discussion followed. It was brought up that some of the
reasons we need a Director were : that we have had no growth in
our town although all surrounding towns have increased in percent-
age growth. It was brought up that two principle reasons were :
1. Should we, the Town of Berlin go after condo and townhouse
construction? If so , where?
2. Restricted zoning.
3. We need an individual that can spend 8 hours a day on
these matters. Someone who will have a pulse on everything
going on.
It was brought up that Commission members do not have the time
to do this.
Chairman Bill brought up a discussion on the Prentice Building.
He has been involved in the planning state of discussing the
feasibility of converting the Prentice building into senior
citizen housing. It is the feeling of the board that it is a
good idea and they are in favor of it. There is good bus
availabity, near doctors, shopping, etc. There are elevators
in building. They could put in 76 units.
He stated there has also been discussion on the Percival School
building which could also be converted to senior citizen housing.
They could get 28, 1_ room efficiencies.
With regards to the Keller property. Bill stated he had met
with the President and Vice President of EASCO MFG. CO. and
Mr. Pat Mook, engineer in charge of the project. He will keep
us informed as to developments.
The members were informed that the Town Meeting (Budget) would
be held on March 27th, Saturday and that all members should try
to attend as the Ec. Director position would be brought up.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Zesk, Sec.