A sign and façade program has provided partial funding to several downtown businesses for signage and façade improvements.  

Beautification efforts have expanded in the downtown to include plantings and installation of hanging and railing planters.  Trees, benches, and other downtown infrastructure improvements were begun in the spring of 2011.  In addition, the OECD oversees maintenance of Kramer Park and the operation of the litter vacuum machine with generous contributions from local businesses.

OECD supports a Buy-Local Program campaign that kicked-off with December holiday downtown events that is being expanded in 2011.  In addition, the OECD staff regularly meet with and distribute relevant information to business owners and facilitate training.

For more information on activities or to provide comments or suggestions please visit our office at 20 Centre Street, third floor or contact 508-946-2402 or janekudcey@verizon.net.

NOTE:  THE SIGN AND FACADE PROGRAM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE