Economic Development

   Economic  Development  

   Commission

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) was reestablished in 2006.  The EDC's mission is to organize and promote sound economic growth to Thomaston by stimulating the expansion of existing business, attracting new enterprises and assuring a favorable community climate for new ideas and economic growth while respecting the character and history of the community. 

The current members of the EDC are as follows: 

Joseph Antonios (R)
AnneMarie DeLuca, Chairman (D)
Jefferey Dunn (D)
Caroline Osowiecki (U)
Michael O'Sullivan (R)
John Pasquella (D)
David Reynolds (D)
Michael Madow (U)

Recording Secretary: Pat Santa Maria 860-283-8411 or psantamaria@thomastonct.org

The all volunteer Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month, 7:00 pm, in the Selectman's Conference Room in the Town Hall. Members of the Public, especially business owners and commercial property owners are encouraaged to attend. For their 2008 meeting schedule click here.

To contact members of the EDC, please call the office of the First Selectman. 

TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM  

In 2007, a tax incentive program was established in order to attract, retain, and expand qualified businesses, to create employment opportunities, and to promote responsible economic growth to ensure Thomaston's future as a desirable community in which to live and work.    

To view and print the Tax Incentive application, CLICK HERE.

To read the full text of the Ordinance click here TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM.

 SMALL CITIES REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM

The Town of Thomaston has Community Development Block Grant funds available for use by income eligible residential property owners for housing rehabilitation projects.  These funds come from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are administered at the State level by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).

Some of the work that may be eligible for funding includes the correction of health and safety violations, code compliance, roofing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, plumbing, heating, and other non-luxury work subject to approval of the Town.

If you wish to participate in the Program, you should become familiar with several key elements.  Download this pamphlet ,which will attempt to explain the general procedure and process and to address some commonly asked questions.

If you already have a SMALL CITIES loan and wish to refinance your mortgage or subordinate your loan, please review the Town's SUBORDINATION POLICY.