01/27/2026 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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Mashpee Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) Minutes – January 27, 2026 6:00 PM Location: Zoom Present: Pamela McCarthy (Chair), Patrice Pimental, Stephanie Viva Absent: Mike Richardson, Denise Dutson, Robyn Simmons (Treasurer) Guest: Lauren Audette, Mashpee Enterprise 1. Call Meeting to Order Chair Pamela McCarthy called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Quorum was established. 2. Approval of Minutes Votes to Approve the minutes of September and October Meetings 3. Community Kitchen / Food Hub Discussion Stephanie Viva provided an update on efforts to establish a community kitchen and food hub to support small food businesses, farmers market vendors, and food access organizations. Discussion included a recent site visit to the former Triple M building near Route 130. The approximately 1,400-square-foot space is located in a light industrial zone, which Town Planner Brian Tobin indicated is well suited for the proposed use. Preliminary conversations have occurred with the Health Department, and additional guidance is pending from the Zoning Board regarding required infrastructure and overall feasibility. The property owner has offered use of the space rent-free until the project becomes operational, allowing the concept to be evaluated prior to long-term financial commitments. Estimated build-out costs were noted at approximately $250,000. The Committee discussed the Mashpee Improvement Fund (501c3) as the most appropriate managing entity to oversee the project and coordinate partnerships. Potential beneficiaries include local food banks, farmers markets, food rescue organizations, health agencies, and small food entrepreneurs. The project was discussed as a potential food business incubator, aligning with EDIC’s mission to support early-stage businesses and economic development.