Economic Development Commission
Commission Openings!
The EDC has two seats open for appointment. If you are interested in joining the EDC or learning more please reach out to Patrick Deschenes, Director of Community & Economic Development at pdeschenes@walpole-ma.gov
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is a Select Board appointed town commission of seven (7) members that proactively develop strategies that are consistent with other town priorities, the Walpole Downtown Area Action Plan (2015), the Downtown Walpole Parking and Economic Development Strategy (2019), the Rapid Recovery Plan (2021), the Town Master Plan, and the Town’s character to:
- enhance the commercial and industrial tax base of the town
- maintain existing businesses,
- promote business expansion,
- attract new businesses, and
- explore opportunities for new business development
Staff Contacts
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Deschenes | Director of Community & Economic Development | (508) 660-7352 |
| Lauren Michalski | (508) 660-7250 |
Commission Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Donnell Murphy | Member |
| Beth Pelick | Vice Chair |
| Marc Romeo | Chair |
| Harry Brousaides | Liaison / Non-Voting Member |
| Kevin Spendley | Member |
| Vacant Seat | |
| Vacant Seat | |
| Briana Pinheiro | Member |