Claremont Development Authority

The Claremont Development Authority (CDA) is comprised of volunteer community business leaders dedicated to supporting Claremont's economic development. They act to acquire, develop, expand, lease or sell commercial property to expand job opportunities and the city tax base.

Board Members
Term Expires
Vice Chair
Keith Raymond
12/31/2027
Seat 2
Robert Porter
12/31/2027
Chair
Andre Lafreniere
12/31/2027
Seat 4
Martha Maki
12/31/2025
Seat 5
David Finnerty
12/31/2025
Seat 6
Thomas Rock
12/31/2025
Seat 7
Dale Girard
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12/31/2026

Dale Girard is a lifelong resident of the City of Claremont.  He is a 1985 Graduate of Stevens High School.  Dale purchased the family business in 1999 which he continues to own and operate utilizing current business practices. In 2002 he completed his Paramedic Certificate Program from the New England EMS Institute.  In 2007 he completed an Associates in Business Degree. 

 

He met Allyn in 2005 and they were married in 2007.  Dale has a daughter Erica and son Dale Jr. both of whom graduated from Stevens High School.  Erica and her husband Jason live in Enfield with daughters Alice and Nora.  Dale Jr and his wife Kimberly live in Claremont with their sons, Ryan and Theodore.

Dale was past President of the former Rotary Club of Claremont.  Dale has served on the Airport Advisory Board and Planning Board. 

 

When Dale is not working, he enjoys spending time enjoying the outdoors in Pittsburg, NH.   Dale enjoys traveling.  He is especially happy when he gets to pilot his Piper Arrow. 

Seat 8
Gary Merchant
12/31/2026
Seat 9
William Limoges
12/31/2026
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