October Meeting Minutes
Call to order 8:38 am.
A meeting of The Park Rd Association was held at Playhouse on Park on October 15, 2026.
Co-Presidents Welcome
Huge thanks to Hilary, Alicia and the whole team involved in orchestrating Fall for Park! For over 20 years we had the parade, where the spotlight was on the parade itself. This festival puts the spotlight on the businesses.
Trolley was full all day, several businesses reported double usual sales, families enjoyed all the available activities.
Feedback survey has been sent out to businesses and volunteers.
Nov 9 Thank You reception at Playhouse on Park
Town Reports:
Economic Development – Lauren Siegel
Final street lighting plans have been drawn up, and banners will be ordered prior to Dec 31.
141 Park: Road Runner Gas Station – plumbing permit has been submitted to remove existing pumps.
280 Park: Chef’s Kitchen taking over Quick Bites location, working on permitting.
18 Kane St: Shinjuku conveyor sushi – permits are in.
Whiting Lane: Do’s & Dye’s Salon – awarded an Ignite grant for $10,000 to add a bridal suite, now moving to Old Wethersfield.
13 Sedgwick: Hartford Stitch new location will be opening this month.
Econ Dev office had an intern to help with website revamp, with improved resources for starting a business.
Town Council – Barry Walters
Nov 1, 10 am – 1 pm Community Block Party in Blue Back Square – resource-based fair with many town departments, schools, etc.
Police Department – Officer Ken Stebbins & Chief Riddick
Pedestrian Safety Month and Halloween Safety in schools
November 3 will begin Toy Drive – Park Road businesses may collaborate on a drive.
Chief Riddick – officer involved shooting during a domestic violence call resulted in an investigation by Officer of Inspector General – thank you to citizens of West Hartford for support of WHPD throughout the process.
Chamber of Commerce – Chris Conway
Book Launch at Fairview Cemetery Chapel last month. Reprinted copy of town history by William H. Hall, available at River Bend Bookshop, Kimberly Gift, Good Cause Gifts, and Noah Webster gift shop. Printed at Cricket Press. Makes a great client-appreciation gift.
PM Connections – monthly business booster presentation – speaker/panel/discussion related to broad business topics such as marketing, funding, etc. Video resource library now contains 16 past presentations.
100 anniversary party in collab with BofA celebrating 100 years of the current chamber building
Check calendar for various networking events and ribbon cuttings.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 am
Next Meeting: November 19
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