Bradford Revitalization Committee
March 4, 2014
7:00 pm
In attendance: Marcia Keller, Marilyn Gordon, Jim Bibbo, Chris Way, Felicia Starr, Marlene Freyler, Claire & Mike James
The revolving loan fund committee has been formed, Laura Hallahan, Jane Rayno, Marilyn Gordon, Chris Way & Peter M. Fenton. After town meeting, the group will advise the select board so they can be sworn into position. This will be great for microloans for Bradford Businesses.
We looked at a couple surveys and both mentioned Farmers Markets are needed in town.
Claire and her husband are thinking of starting a farmers market in Bradford and wanted some input from our committee.
Building a “road map” will be up for discussion next month as a possible new project. If a prospective business owner/resident or anyone wanting to know the process of acquiring permits or information from our town, they will need a place to start. A road map will have input from the Planning Board, Zoning Board, Building Inspector, and Conservation Committee and how to proceed with their plan.
A road map is the core of revitalization. This will need to be on the website for easy access for everyone.
Jim Bibbo: update – Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission is trying to get a Federal grant for Central New Hampshire. Jim will speak with the Select board and planning board to discuss.
Claire shared the Carsey Institute at UNH study. This is a 2000-2010 study about NH demographics and population and forecasts for NH. Here is the link if anyone wishes to learn more. http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report-Johnson-Demographic-Trends-NH-21st-Century.pdf
Next meeting: April 1st at 7pm at the BACC.