This town-funded grant is available in several configurations with the idea of making it more flexible.

“We wanted to offer the community a tool to help bring forward a variety of ideas that would improve the business environment for Maynard,” said Town Administrator Sweet. “Not a day goes by that I don’t hear a fantastic idea from a resident, a business owner, or a member of one of the town’s boards or committees. So many of these ideas lack funding or don’t have someone to spearhead them and as a result they often don’t gain momentum. We wanted to change that, and through BEEP, we can.”

The Economic Development Committee is the first stop for potential applicants interested in obtaining a BEEP grant.

“What BEEP does is provide an opportunity for somebody who has drive, an idea and a vision that benefits the entire community, to put those plans in motion,” added Sweet. “We are now in a position where we may be able to offer matching assistance for something as simple as a façade improvement, or as extensive as a town-wide initiative in its entirety, if the plan makes sense. You don’t know unless you ask.”

For additional information contact Bill Nemser at 978-897-1302 or bnemser@townofMaynard.net.