Economic Development Commission – Oct 5, 2026

Where
Wallingford Town Hall - Room 315
45 South Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492

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What was decided

The Economic Development Commission heard presentations on the Simpson Court mural project and on economic development team roles from Dale Kroop of REX Development. Committees reported on the Plan of Conservation and Development, a Manufacturing Day event, and staff activities. The Commission continued discussing current economic development incentives with no final action taken.

Decisions recorded

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Agenda

The meeting includes guest presentations on a Simpson Court mural update and on the town's economic development team roles and strategic planning. Committee reports, an incentives review, and a manufacturing roundtable update will also be covered.

Agenda items

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Town of Wallingford

Economic Development Commission

45 South Main Street, Room 311
Wallingford, CT 06492

October 2, 2026

TO: Members of the Economic Development Commission FROM: Stacie McCarthy, EDC Secretary SUBJECT: Regular Meeting Agenda – Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 6:30PM LOCATION: Town Hall, Room 315 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492

  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Consent Agenda Note: All items listed under 'Consent' will be enacted by one motion. Commissioners can request to remove an item from consent. (One Motion covers all items) - Adopt Meeting Minutes dated September 14, 2026 - Adopt Monthly Expenditure Reports – September 2026
  4. Items removed from Consent
  5. Guest Presentations: - Joe Mirra & Tim Ryan: Simpson Court Mural update - Dale Kroop, REX Development: 'On the Ground - Roles and responsibilities of the Town's "economic development team" & strategic planning for development'
  6. Reports a. Committee Reports
    • Retention & Marketing
    • Planning & Zoning
    • Housing/Workforce Development/Education b. Economic Development Specialist / Staff c. Chairman
    • Manufacturing Roundtable Update
  7. Old Business - Review current incentives and Next Steps
  8. New Business
  9. Adjournment

Dates to Remember: 10/13 - Town Council Meeting 10/14 – Planning and Zoning Meeting 10/27 - Town Council Meeting

Individuals in need of auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Wallingford are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator at 203-294-2070 five days prior to meeting date.

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ph: (203) 294-2062 • fax: (203) 294-2073 • edc@wallingfordct.gov •Plugin2Wallingford.com

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Terms used here

ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.
consent agenda
Routine items, such as minutes and reports, voted on together in one motion without discussion. A member can ask to take any of them up separately.
mill rate
The property tax rate, in dollars for each $1,000 of a property's assessed value. A mill is a tenth of a cent.

All the terms in the glossary

Source

This meeting on the Town of Wallingford calendar (opens in new tab). First recorded by Wallingford Publick on .