Why doesn’t the town do more to attract businesses?
Arlington tries to be a business friendly community. Intense focus is required to decide what kind of businesses are right for Arlington, keep track of impending opportunities and market the town. The town is taking advantage of the departure of the deputy town planner position to change the job description into a role for someone with this kind of economic development experience. The planning department has also assessed the redevelopment possibilities on several major parcels in town and keeps track of developments there in hopes of attracting the right commercial interests when those parcels turn over. Town leaders were disappointed that Arlington was not successful in attracting a business development to the Brigham’s corporate site and hope to have more success in the future.
