Pittsfield Economic Development Committee
July 16, 2008

1. Meeting called to order at 5:34.

2. Attendees: Ed Vien (EV), Deb Jordan (DJ), James Hetu (JH), Lyn Roberts (LR), Helen Schiff (HS),
Susan Muensinger (SM), Ellen Barbasso (EB). Also attending Linda Small (LS) and Leon
Kenison (LK).

3. Minutes from July 2, 2008 reviewed and approved.

4. LDC update
A. Still waiting for approval from Pittsfield Development Corp
B. Decided to use Suncook Valley Regional Development Corp – SVRDC
C. DJ made a motion to change the name to Suncook Valley Regional Development Corp
D. SM seconded the motion, approved unanimously
E. LK will hand deliver paperwork to State office

5. Signage Update
A. EV is making frame for the sign
B. Cost for letters $400-$500 for 3 sets of 8″ letters
C. JH found letters on internet $75 for 300 8″ letters and $60 for 200 6″ letters

6. Wi-Fi
A. Single Digits is waiting for 50% down payment before starting. It was sent to them.
B. Veronica from Wicked Wi-Fi said signs on main road great idea. Littleton and Twin Mountain
put banner signs around town saying “Free Wi-Fi”

7. Steve Heavener provided information on who he contacted, how much time was used, and a list
of strategic properties (land and buildings)

8. EDC Web Site
A. SM drafted text for the web page.
B. Specify proximity to Manchester and Boston
C. Downtown-add 2 dentists and education Pre K through HS
D. Relocation and expansion assistance
E. Quality of Life-add walking trails, Sargent Town Forest, Pittsfield Players theater group
and Babe Ruth Baseball Association and regulation size field
F. Tax Relief – change “Last year” to “In 2007”
G. SM will take picture of Main St and Globe and office buildings for picture on first page
H. Highlight a business of the month
I. List committee members and consultants
J. Add extension 7 for contact person-Town Administrator
K. SM will send information to Matt to put these things on Web site. We can adjust later.
L. Mention churches and that we are close to higher educational facilities (UNH, Franklin Pierce)

9. Other
A. Select board needs to approve boundaries for 79E-will be put on agenda for next meeting
B. YMCA meeting cancelled-no quorum. EV and MM will go to next one but look for other ways to
get additional day care facilities
C. EV and EB will prepare agenda for each meeting.

10. Next meeting Wednesday July 31, 2008 at 5:30 P.M.

11. Meeting closed at 6:40 P.M.

Submitted by ____________________________________
Ellen Barbasso, Secretary