Community Development Committee

Mission

The Community Development Committee was created by a City Council resolution in 1992. Its mission is to promote community growth and development through strategic neighborhood stabilization and partnering on programming to support the quality of life of all residents. The committee will serve as the review committee for state and federal grant applications and advise the City Council on applications, plans, and policies to help meet community development goals.

Focus Areas:

  • Review committee for Community Development Block Grant and Brownfields programs
  • Citizen Involvement Day
  • Neighborhood stabilization, including abandoned properties
  • Downtown façade program
  • Food insecurity/stability
  • Public art

 

Membership

Vacancy July 2028
Andrew Francis - Non-Profit Representative July 2027
VACANCY - Banking/ Marketing Representative July 2026
Melissa Fochesato- Public Health Representative July 2026
Gretchen Jaeger - Main Street Bath Representative July 2025
Claire Berkowitz July 2027
 Vacancy  July 2027
Director of Planning and Development Ex officio
Director of Economic and Community Development Ex officio
Councilor Chris Marks City Council
Councilor Jennifer DeChant City Council

 

This is a standing committee. Appointments made by City Council. Terms are three (3) years.

 

 

Upcoming Meetings

Past Agendas and Minutes

Staff

Misty Parker

Director of Economic & Community Development

mparker@cityofbathmaine.gov

207-443-8330

City Council Representatives

Meetings

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM.

City Hall Auditorium

55 Front St.

Bath, ME

 

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