Allenstown, NH: Centrally Located and
Home of Bear Brook State Park
EDC REBOOTED
The committee may expend funds from its annual budget in keeping with the Town's purchasing and financial policies. The committee shall also propose an annual budget to the Select Board according to the procedures specified by the Board.
The committee was set in motion by the following documents.
Resolution governing the EDC
This resolution was approved by the BOS on Mar. 20, 2017. This committee was created to promote economic prosperity in the town by attracting businesses that increase the tax base and also create jobs.
The resolution was revised in September 2022 to include three alternate members.
EDC Project Scope
This document, dated Oct. 26, 2016, unfortunately restricts the EDC to the downtown area near the old China Mill.
"The scope of economic development really needs to focus on the market area which includes the entire Suncook Village in Allenstown and Pembroke."
EDC MISSION
- Promote economic prosperity in the town.
- Attract new businesses that increase the tax base.
- Encourage existing businesses to renovate or expand.
- Increase the tax base through projects, programs, and activities.
- Seek the support of other town departments and state agencies for specific projects.
- Encourage businesses to create jobs which residents can apply for.
- Collaborate with town departments to organize events that promote recreation, community spirit, and pride in our town.
INITIAL PROJECTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- New Welcome Signs
- Proposal for Ice Skating Rink
- Proposal for Skateboard Park
- Online Business Directory
- Realtors Solicited
- Economic Development Tax Exemptions
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSES
Property worth marketing to businesses is along the Routes 3 & 28 corridors. Investors are needed for vacant properties like the former sawmill on Chester Turnpike, and acres of commercial property bordered by Chester Turnpike, Granite St., and Route 28.
Details can be found in: Noteworthy Business Development Results
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Details can be found in: Community Initiatives
EDC Members
The committee includes the following members appointed for three years by the selectmen. Annually the selectmen determine what board members join the committee. The town web page has more verbose details.
- One selectman and one alternate selectman
- One Planning Board member
- Three town residents
- Three alternate members
To contact all members at once, send e-mail to the
EDC mailbox.
Name | Title | Term Expires |
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Michael Frascinella | Chairman | 10/23/2027 |
Matthew Gish | Vice Chairman | 10/23/2027 |
Ron Adinolfo | Member | 10/23/2027 |
Nancy Beaulieu | Member | 6/1/2025 |
Chad Pelissier | Alternate Member | 12/1/2025 |
Open | Alternate Member | TBD |
Open | Alternate Member | TBD |
TBD | Selectman (Ex Officio) | TBD |
TBD | Alternate Selectman (Ex Officio) |
TBD |
John Harrington | Town Administrator 603-485-4276 ext. 112 |
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EDC Meetings
Meetings are held no more than twice per month, usually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Other dates may be chosen due to member scheduling conflicts.
Agendas are posted on the town web site.
EDC Minutes
Several years worth of meeting minutes are stored on the town web site.