Meeting time: 6:00 PM – Executive Session 6:00-6:30PM – Public Session Will Begin at 6:30PM

LOCATION: DSA CONFERENCE ROOM (Suite 209)

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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION – Board Vacancy Discussion
2. ROLL CALL Kevin Sluka
3. CHAIRPERSON REMARKS Natalia Kleyman
4. MINUTES July 13, 2026 (motion and second, group vote)
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
   1. Organization
      1. Board Seat Recommendations & Vote Natalia Kleyman
      2. Donation Policy Review & vote
      3. Promotion Policy Review & vote
   2. Finance
      1. Annual Audit Final Report/NJDOL Audit Update Natalia Kleyman
      2. Reserves Discussion Natalia Kleyman
      3. 2027 Budget Discussion & Vote
   3. Infrastructure & Design Team Tania Althoff
      1. Trash Can & Tree Pits update
      2. County LAP grant update
      3. Strategic Plan for 2027-2032 Taskforce
   4. Promotions Brittany Burton
      1. KPI report Becky Pollard
         1. New Reporting Structure Dana Kessel
         2. New Promotions Webpage
         3. New Downtown Somerville Insider Format
      2. Regional Destination Marketing Taskforce Update Dana Kessel
      3. Upcoming Events:
         1. Music Fest – September 20 
         2. Spooky Night Market – October 8 
         3. Spooktacular – October 29 
   5. Economic Vitality
      1. Upcoming Grand Openings/Reopenings
         1. The Stretch Lab – September 17th
         2. Moka & Co. – October 24th
         3. Redolia
6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Dana Kessel
7. NEW ITEMS/UPDATE
8. OUTSTANDING ITEMS
9. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – Members of the public wishing to speak during the Open Public Comment portion of the meeting will be recognized by the Chair. If attending remotely via Zoom, please use the “Raise Hand” feature to indicate your desire to speak. When recognized, speakers must state their first and last name, business name (if applicable), and address for the record. Public comment is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
10. ADJOURNMENT

EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION – If needed