Madison Economic Development Commission To Discuss Former Roberts Supermarket, Academy School

MADISON, CT — The Madison Economic Development Commission is scheduled to discuss several properties and town planning initiatives, including the former Roberts Supermarket, Academy School and land near the Rockland Preserve, during its regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 12.

The commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Town Campus, Conference Room A. The meeting will also be accessible remotely via Zoom.

Click here for the agenda and Zoom link.

Updates on the former Roberts Supermarket and Academy School are among the items listed under old business.

Commission members are also scheduled to discuss Water Authority land adjacent to the Rockland Preserve and review a Facilities Committee report submitted to the Board of Selectmen.

Other land use and infrastructure topics include an update on the Surf Club Master Plan, wayfinding signage and follow-up discussions with Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Carol Snow.

The commission is also expected to continue work on establishing a business retention plan, with member Tom Hummel listed to lead the discussion. Coordination with the Chamber of Commerce is included as part of that effort.

Additional business development topics include updates from the Chamber of Commerce and discussion of a tourism website.

The agenda also calls for reports on communications with other town officials and departments. Matt Bloom and Matt Gordon are listed in connection with the Board of Finance, Greg Wagner and Erin Maddox with the town planner, and Andrew Wood and Bruce Wilson with the Board of Selectmen.

Commission members are scheduled to consider several administrative matters for 2027, including approval of a proposed meeting schedule and appointments of officers.

Under the proposed schedule, the commission would meet on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., except in November, when the meeting would move to the first Thursday because Veterans Day falls on the second Thursday.

The proposed officers for 2027 are Andrew Wood as chair, Lindsay Johnson as vice chair and Tom Hummel as secretary. The agenda lists motions for approval of the appointments and meeting schedule.

The commission will also consider confirming its membership for 2027 and approving its annual report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2026.

Approval of minutes from the Oct. 8 meeting is also on the agenda.

A public comment period is scheduled near the beginning of the meeting.

Residents can attend in person at Town Campus or join remotely through the Zoom meeting link.