Commission backs Juliet as tourism representative; highlights ecotourism and social-media push

Commissioners moved to recommend Juliet as East Haddam’s tourism representative and approved forwarding the nomination to the board of selectmen for formal appointment. The decision followed an email outlining an outgoing tourism representative’s willingness to pass knowledge to an active EDC member.

Juliet described her marketing plans and early content: "I've lived here for 3 years. I didn't know that we could canoe to a campsite," she said, noting there is existing visual content she can repurpose to showcase hikes, waterways and local experiences. The commission discussed partnerships with the Postcard Cabins (now under Marriott Bonvoy) and the value of leaving brochures at the property to keep visitors in town.

Members also prioritized ecotourism as a focus, citing the town’s open-space assets as a draw and exploring links between regional events and local businesses. Commissioners asked staff to coordinate with the selectmen’s office to finalize the appointment and to support social-media account access and administrative oversight.