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Monday, December 20, 2010

Fresh Faces on Warren's Economic Development Board

Kate Dickson and Joel Cary to fill volunteer positions on the Board.

At the Warren Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14, two vacancies were filled on Warren's Economic Development Board, which acts as an advisory committee to the Town Council on matters relating to economic growth and development in Warren. Out of three applicants for two positions, Joel Cary and Kate Dickson were present. Darcy E. DaCosta, who was out of town, sent a letter in her place. Dickson and Cary were both interviewed by the Council, with each applicant making a pitch about aspects of their backgrounds that qualified them for the volunteer positions. Both spoke about their work in marketing. Dickson also referenced her strategic planning and grant writing work for FusionWorks Dance Company. With an eye toward the future, Cary …

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Two Positions Open on Warren Economic Development Board

Applications due by Friday.

Warren's Economic Development Board  currently has two openings to be filled. Those interested in the volunteer positions can fill out an application at the Town Clerk's Office or on the town website up until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. Subsequent interviews will be conducted on Dec. 14, at the Town Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Unlike the Planning Board or the Zoning Board, the EDB, established in 2008, is not a decision-making body, but rather an advisory committee. According to Chairperson Sara Volino, the board serves at the discretion of the Council. The board's goals, as established by the Town Council, are to "promote orderly growth and diversification of development, promote an economic climate which increases the quality and …

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