The town manager updated the board on its state-designations that unlocked funding, discussed escrowed funds tied to audit delinquency, and urged proactive marketing of a local mill site to attract industry and grants.

Town manager reported Brownfield test results acceptable for industrial and residential uses with caveats. After discussion, the board directed staff to prepare an RFP focused on industrial development first because residential reuse would require additional mitigation.

Robbins officials described exploratory talks with Carthage about a raw‑water pipeline that could supply up to 1,000,000 gallons a day to Carthage with 500,000 gallons returned as treated water; board asked for feasibility study because capital costs could be large.