Notes from March 25, 2019 LDNA Meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treasurer’s Report: Currently at $880.29<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police Report: Captain Thomas Kennedy reported that only 10\ncrimes were reported in the downtown over the period. He stated that additional\npatrol officers had been assigned. Captain Kennedy also spoke of improvements\nat the TD Bank area on Central \nStreet. The old benches have been\nremoved, and will be replaced with fewer benches \u2013 some of which will be the\nproperty of the building owner. There\nwill be further enhancements to the plaza in general, which will hopefully cut\ndown on some of the problem behavior in the area \u2013 while still allow outdoor\nseating for the residents of the aprtments upstairs. In addition, a police substation will be\ncreated across the street \u2013 in the Eastern Bank <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Economic Development Update: \nMaria Dickinson, Economic Development Officer, reported that the\ndepartment has been focusing on new businesses \u2013 while still working with\nexisting businesses. She explained how\nall of the roadwork and the new bridge should provide new gateways to the\nHamilton Canal District. The city is\ninterviewing for a general contractor for the Courthouse area garage, and noted\nthat there is also some interest from a private developer in building another\ngarage in the area. This would be\nsimilar to the garage by Perkins Street. \nMs. Dickinson also mentioned that Winn Development will have two new\nbuildings which will be a combination of commercial and residential units. She also reported that the Downtown Ventures\nFund had funneled $235,000 to new retail and restaurant establishments. Among them are Warp & Weft, Purple\nCarrot, and Th Keep. She also noted how\nthe city provided a forgivable loan to help Eyeful Beauty acquire their new\nspace. Her office also has marketing\nworkshops available free of charge, and Economic Development also provides\ngrants. Ms. Dickinson reported that two\ncompanies are either expanding in or moving to the Boot Mills complex. She listed Big Poke, Lao de Cafe, Powerhouse\nJuice, Pups of Lowell, Vinaan Cafe, and Panela as new downtown businesses. Ms. Dickinson then introduced Juan Acevedo\nand his sister from Panela Restaurant on Hanover Street.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Notes from March 25, 2019 LDNA Meeting Treasurer’s Report: Currently at $880.29 Police Report: Captain Thomas Kennedy reported that only 10 crimes were reported in the downtown over the period. He stated that additional patrol officers had been assigned. Captain … Continue reading