Planning Board appoints two members to new Select Board economic development committee

The Planning Board considered a request from the Select Board to provide two planning‑board representatives for a newly created Select Board subcommittee focused on economic development. The Select Board’s draft structure calls for a seven‑member committee: two Select Board members, two Planning Board members and three members of the public.

The Planning Board nominated and approved Molly McCann and John to serve as the planning‑board designees to the committee. Both appointments were motioned, seconded and approved at the meeting.

Why it matters: the committee is intended to coordinate local economic development work, link master‑plan economic recommendations with implementation, and provide a forum for business outreach and coordination with regional and state economic development resources. The Select Board will appoint the public members and the subcommittee will be chaired by a Select Board representative; the planning‑board designees will serve in an ex‑officio capacity representing the board.

Ending: Staff said the Select Board will review public member applications and finalize committee leadership; planning‑board designees will be notified of the committee’s first meeting.