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Program Planning

Location

45 South Main Street
Room #311

Office Hours

Mon thru Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

Contact

Tel: (203) 294-2060

Email: [email protected]      

Email: [email protected]

Department Staff
Economic Development Specialist: Don Crouch
Grant Coordinator: Sheila Dravis-Cosgrove
Communication Specialist: Kyle Swartz 
ED | Department Secretary:  Stacie McCarthy

Department Responsibilities

Economic Development Office 

  • Work with state, regional and Town agencies and brokers to promote the economic well being of the community.
  • Assist firms interested in relocating into or expanding within Wallingford.
  • Assistance and support in regards to site selection, expansions, and pre-development consultation.
  • Assists developers, businesses and property owners to comply with all applicable codes, standards and laws concerning development, and works closely with other Town officials to facilitate the review and permitting process
  • Provide demographic and economic information upon request. 
  • Handle various marketing initiatives.
  • Complimentary & Confidential Business Support.
  • For online information on available buildings and land, use our website.
  • Provides professional staff support to the Economic Development Commission.

Program Planning Office

  1. Staff reports to the Mayor's office.
    • Develops, coordinates and administers grant funding for the town.  
    • Manage Town of Wallingford website improvements and information updates from departments.
    • Coordinate legislative briefing and legislative matters.
    • PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES: 
    • Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA), an eligible business can receive a state tax credit if it makes a donation toward an eligible municipal or tax-exempt project. Applications and information available through the town in March. 
    • Wallingford Health & Active Transportation Team (WHATT) - Funded by a Active Transportation MicroGrant through SCRCOG & CT DOT.  A new community volunteer Team will conduct a Bike & Pedestrian Safety Course at the July Health & Wellness Fair in support of road safety, new routes for non-vehicular transportation and an increase in human-powered mobility.  (Approved - Volunteer opportunity detail to follow.)
    • Adopt a Road, Annual Town Litter Clean-Up (April) 
    • Work Study / Intern Program - Municipal department project assignments for local high school or college students as needed based on budget. (Open ended)   
    • Sustainable Wallingford - Community initiative(s) that engage residents & business. (Resolution approval required)  
    • Welcome to Wallingford Sign Program (In development)