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Town of Cromwell

Economic Development Commission

REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2026
6:30 PM
CROMWELL TOWN HALL 41 WEST STREET
ROOM 222

AGENDA

Call to Order

Roll Call/Seating of Alternates

Approval of Agenda

Public Comments

Economic Development Coordinator’s Report
Old Business

New Business

Chairman’s Comments/Commissioners’ Comments
Communications

Approval of Minutes - September

Good & Welfare

Adjourn

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JoAnn Doyle

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CROMWEYL) CT
Town of Cromwell

Economic Development Commission

SPECIAL MEETING
6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
CROMWELL TOWN HALL 41 WEST STREET ROOM 222

Minutes and Record of Votes

Present: Chairman Steven Fortenbach, Paul Warenda, Jay Polke, Chris Cambareri,
Marilyn Teitelbaum-Dworkin

Also Present: Economic Development Coordinator, Stuart Popper, Ann Grasso, Cromwell
Cultural District

1. Call to Order

Chairman Fortenbach called the meeting to order at 6:31pm.
2. — Roll Call/Seating of Alternates

The presence of the above members was noted.

3. Approval of Agenda

A motion was made by Paul Warenda and seconded by Chris Cambareri to approve the agenda
with the amendment of adding a presentation by the Cromwell Cultural District to item #4. All
were in favor; the motion passed.

4. Public Comments

Ann Grasso attended on behalf of Chair of the Cromwell Cultural District (CCD), Rosemary
Matus. Ms. Grasso explained that the CCD was one of sixteen towns picked by the State of CT
to receive this designation. She shared that the CCD was looking for volunteers and discussed
grants they have received. The Commissioners and Ms. Grasso discussed projects the CCD hopes
to implement and the generous support they have received so far from the community and town.
Mr. Popper also shared that he hopes to assist them with grant applications.

A motion was made by Chris Cambareri and seconded by Jay Polke to support the efforts of the
Cromwell Cultural District and assist with grant applications. All were in favor; the motion

passed.
5. Economic Development Coordinator’s Report

Mr. Popper reported that the demolition has started at 100 Berlin Road. The Commissioners
discussed the project. They also discussed the vacancies and new businesses coming to town. Mr.
Popper told the Commissioners that the Planning and Zoning Commission will held a Public
Hearing on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:00pm for a proposal to place a moratorium on
data center applications for 12 months. The Commissioners discussed data centers and possible
parcels available.

A motion was made by Paul Warenda and seconded by Chris Cambareri to declare that the ECD
does not support a moratorium on data centers. All were in favor; the motion passed.

Mr. Popper discussed the 60 units that will be constructed at 186 Shunpike Road and he
explained the Complete Streets plan and that it is required by the State if we want to apply for
grants in Connecticut.

6. Old Business

7. New Business
a. Economic Development Commission Awards

Mr. Popper suggested two businesses that could be nominated to receive the EDC award are
Doolittle Funeral Home and Carey Manufacturing. He suggested the awards be presented at the
Town Council meeting on October 14, 2026. The Commissioners discussed the two businesses.
A motion was made by Paul Warenda and seconded by Chris Cambareri to nominate Doolittle
Funeral Home and Carey Manufacturing to receive the EDC Award. All were in favor; the
motion passed.

8. Chairman’s Comments/Commissioners’ Comments

9. Communications

10. Approval of Minutes
a. May 20, 2026 — Regular Meeting

A motion was made by Chris Cambareri and seconded by Paul Warenda to approve the minutes
of May 20, 2026. All were in favor; the motion passed.

b. March 25, 2026 — Special Meeting

A motion was made by Marilyn Teitelbaum-Dworkin and seconded by Jay Polke to approve the
minutes of March 25, 2026. All were in favor; the motion passed.

c, January 21, 2026 — Special Meeting

A motion was made by Paul Warenda and seconded by Marilyn Teitelbaum-Dworkin to approve
the minutes of January 21, 2026. All were in favor; the motion passed.

11. Good & Welfare
12. Adjourn

A motion was made by Chris Cambareri and seconded by Jay Polke to adjourn at 7:23pm. All
were in favor; the motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Imme

Linda Imme
Recording Clerk