Economic Development Committee

Mission

The mission of the Economic Development Committee is to promote and develop business and industry to strengthen the local economy, generate jobs, and advance economic growth to ensure the fiscal stability of the Town of Blackstone. 

Role

The role of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) is to act as an advisor to the Board of Selectmen and other Town agencies with respect to the preparation and implementation of economic development plans and initiatives for the Town. The EDC may make recommendations to Town boards and committees, including, but not limited to, the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Finance Committee, regarding the economic and business development needs of the Town and may offer suggestions as to how such needs may be most effectively addressed. The EDC may, at the request of the Selectmen or Town Administrator, participate in the recruitment and retention of companies or industries within the business community to advance and secure sound economic growth in Blackstone. The EDC may also become involved in such other tasks as may be requested by other Town boards and committees. Additional subcommittees or task forces may be created within the EDC as needed to fulfill this role. 

Members

Ex-Officio member – Selectmen Edward W Castonguay

Elyse Gesmondi, Chair

John Partlow, Vice Chair

Anne DeLomba, Member

Jingpeng Xu, Member

Tanya Polak, Member