Economic Development Committee approves new member, plans 2026 business promotion events
Dighton Economic Development Committee approves Souza, outlines 2026 business promotion strategy. The committee unanimously appointed Dennis Souza as a new member and voted to establish working groups to address past quorum challenges. Planned 2026 initiatives include a small business networking
Dighton Economic Development Committee · Meeting of February 23, 2026
Dighton Economic Development Committee approves Souza, outlines 2026 business promotion strategy. The committee unanimously appointed Dennis Souza as a new member and voted to establish working groups to address past quorum challenges. Planned 2026 initiatives include a small business networking event, a promotion of local food vendors modeled on a Taunton program, and a vendor fair on Spratt Field.
Committee member Laura Smith, Vice-President of Bristol County Agricultural High School's Board of Trustees, agreed to explore partnership opportunities during the school's annual Fall Show, which draws approximately 9,000 visitors to Dighton each year.
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Source: the Dighton Economic Development Committee meeting of February 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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