MPIC flags Economic Development Committee staffing and quorum issues as Route 9 revitalization continues
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MPIC members said the Economic Development Committee (EDC) is less active, noted uncertainty about the EDC coordinator Nanyu Leah's status, and identified the Route 9 revitalization as a key local priority that needs continuity of EDC staffing.
MPIC members reported concern about staffing and continuity on the Town of Southborough's Economic Development Committee (EDC), which MPIC members said is important to Route 9 revitalization efforts.
"I'm my liaison. I'm the liaison to the EDC," Debbie said, and she described uncertainty after the coordinator, Nanyu Leah, indicated she might be leaving. "Leah is still the best contact. I'm actually not sure exactly what her trajectory is here. I've also heard that she's leaving. On the other hand, I've heard that she may be available to help on a part time basis for a while. But, again, I was in a meeting with her this morning, so she's still around and functioning," Sam said.
MPIC members said the EDC has been "not highly active" recently and that a lack of staffing and quorum could limit the committee's ability to advance Route 9 revitalization work. MPIC suggested starting with Leah as the primary contact and asked MPIC members to watch for updates on EDC staffing and quorum so they can continue coordinating implementation tasks tied to economic development goals.
MPIC agreed to follow up on EDC status and to assist where feasible in maintaining continuity for Route 9-related work.