February 18, 2005
The following is from today's Taunton Gazette. This is exactly the type of approach Bridgewater should be taking - to begin the process of promoting business in the Bridgewater area. While in the long run, a paid Community Development person may be the solution, a volunteer board can begin the process now. This is especially important in the current financial times.
To Bridgewater Board of Selectmen, at an upcoming Meeting announce your intention to form a seven-member commission to promote the town and encourage businesses to locate or expand here. Also, request that interested individuals submit a letter describing their background and why the person would be a good appointee to the commission.
RAYNHAM (By SUSAN WEINSTEIN Gazette Staff Writer) - A trio of local business owners were recognized by the Economic and Business Development Commission this week for their outstanding contributions to the community.
William and Patricia Roland, Dr. Kenneth Berlin and Silko Honda received "Community Pride Awards" for community involvement, beautifying a site and turning around an underutilized location.
"These businesses go that extra step to make Raynham a better place to live and work," Commission Chairman John Noblin said at a recent awards presentation.
The Rolands, owners of the Stoneforge Publick House and Tavern, won the "Community Involvement Award" for their years of volunteer work in the town.
The couple contributes to numerous charities, sports programs, youth groups and town committees, Noblin said.
He also credited Roland, who just resigned as chairperson of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee, with helping the towns garner close to $100 million in state school building assistance.
"There is no better example of this type of generosity than what Bill and Patti have done for the people of Raynham. They set a great example for all of us," he said.
Berlin, a pediatrician at Raynham-Taunton Pediatrics on Broadway, received the commission's "Beautification Award" for transforming an older residential home site into an attractive business location with a new office building and landscaping, Noblin said.
The "Turnaround Award" was given to Silko Honda who took an "underutilized" site at the corner of Route 44 and Church Street and made it into "a viable part of the business community."
"We hope more businesses will exhibit pride in our town like those we have honored tonight," Noblin said.
The event marked the EBDC's 10th annual awards ceremony.
Appointed by selectmen, the seven-member commission is charged with promoting the town and encouraging businesses to locate here.
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