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Our Mission 

The Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Association/WDNA is a long-standing partnership of colleagues who champion our historic downtown neighborhoods by working to improve the overall quality of life, promote economic vibrancy, and beautify its cityscape. Our all-volunteer, community-based organization draws upon its partners to effectively realize our mission, which is to support and cultivate:

  • Existing businesses and organizations

  •   Public events that attract residents, students, and visitors alike

  •   Local arts and cultural assets of our community

  •   Investment and reinvestment opportunities both locally and broadly

  •   Efforts to improve the physical appearance of our downtown cityscape, including the promotion of public arts projects and supporting developments that highlight our river frontage

WDNA conducts monthly meetings as a forum to share information and support, and provide advocacy, as needed, between and among our members and our town government's leaders and representatives. Always, our overriding vision as highlighted in our meetings, is the economic, social, cultural, and artistic vibrancy of downtown Willimantic.

For more information, please contact WDNA.

Our Team 

WDNA's voluntary Board of Directors serve in support of our vision and vision. Current members include:

Chris McNaboe, Chair

CEO, Horizons

 

Steve Bachiochi, Treasurer

Owner, Grounded Coffee Co.

 

Joe Pliss, Secretary

Willimantic Town Council

Willimantic Planning & Zoning Commission

 

Maureen K. Crowley, Ph.D.

Past Program and Development Director, EASTCONN

 

Angie Jacques

Owner, YONO Yoga, Meditation and Float

 

Jeanne Mather

Former owner, Rajeans

 

Nancy Pare

Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce

 

Doug Lary

Willimantic Taxing Board of Directors

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