It was a bittersweet evening last month as the retirement of Jimmy T. Long from the City of Woodstocks Downtown Development Authority was celebrated. Jimmy served as Board Chairman for 11 years. Sharing in the occasion were family, friends, the City of Woodstock Mayor, Council members and employees.

Jimmy accomplished much during his time on the board. He was very involved in the hiring of the first Director of Economic Development, and he was a big proponent of establishing the Main Street Woodstock organization. He was also very instrumental in the promotion of the Faade Grant Program, the Herb Priest Pedestrian Crossing, and the recent purchase of the trolley, just to name a few. The revitalization of Woodstock and the downtown area has come a long way under his leadership.

Jimmy has been a tremendous asset. We wish the best to him and his wife, Julie, in the future.