Congratulations to Kathy Corson at being elected by other committee members to chair the Exeter Economic Development Commisdsion. Kathy has demonstrated her ability to look at the broader issue and to use sound judgement in decision making. Too often we have seen this committee come under the spell of Dan Chartrand and his single-minded focus on downtown. The "Exeter" part of the EEDC means there are other areas where issues must be addressed in order to compete for bringing businesses to town to fill unused building spaces and to develop industrial/commercial land.
Lincoln Street has a parking problem at the train station and adjacent areas. It is likely inhibiting the growth in ridership of the Downeaster and it is negatively impacting neighboring businesses. Development of properties at the far end on Epping Road is long overdue. And, the question remains, "What should be done to render Exeter open to business as it is claimed to be?" Can the EEDC be a driving force to gather relevant information from existing businesses and prospective businesses to aid the yet to be hired Economic Development Director in coming on stream and being productive quickly? We'll see.
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