City Council Committee Meeting 9/22/2026

The City of Easton City Council Committee meeting on September 22, 2026, focused extensively on plans and changes for the upcoming Winter Village event. City officials discussed transitioning the event to better support local small businesses by reducing the number of vendor huts from 33 to 12 and increasing hut fees to align with comparable markets, while offering discounts to downtown businesses. The event will feature curated vendors, new programming such as scavenger hunts, holiday-themed activities, and community-building initiatives to encourage visitors to explore the entire downtown area. Additionally, the committee reviewed a draft ordinance revising vendor fee structures for city events, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and provide fee exemptions for community-focused nonprofits. The meeting also included approval of a contract with Penoni for traffic signal and ADA design upgrades at the Berwick and Sight Street intersection, funded by a $425,000 grant. A proposal for special inspections related to bridge abutment construction was also discussed, with funding from a $1.3 million grant. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but motions for adjournment were made and seconded.