Economic Development Commission

 


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

Commission Members

Name Title
Donnell Murphy Member
Beth Pelick Vice Chair
Marc Romeo Chair
Harry Brousaides Liaison / Non-Voting Member
Brian Connor Member
Kevin Spendley Member
John Shalbey Member