Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is comprised of eight (8) members, including five (5) members at-large appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of three years, with preference given to individuals with professional expertise in commercial real estate financing or development; real estate law; technology; marketing or merchandising; business or non-profit organization development; business association and organization.  

The Committee also includes one (1) member of the Board of Selectmen, one (1) member of the Planning Board, and the Planning Director serving as ex-officio member. 

The Northbridge EDC is an advisory committee that reports to the Board of Selectmen (/Town Manager) & may offer recommendation to the Planning Board for local planning initiatives.

 

Staff Contacts

Name Phone
R. Gary Bechtholdt II (508) 234-2447

Board Members

Name Title
Joycelyn Augustus Member at Large
Muriel Emond Member at Large
Gary Bechtholdt Ex-Officio
James Berkowitz Plan. Bd. Rep.
Michael Wilkes Selectmen's Rep.
Joseph Domenech Member at Large
Peter Gaudette Member at Large
Vacancy - Member at Large